Aviation News for October 2014

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10/30/2014

Avia Time - Total CEO dead after jet's collision with snowplough | Aviation News for October 2014

TOTAL CEO DEAD AFTER JET'S COLLISION WITH SNOWPLOUGH Chairman and CEO of the French company Total, Christophe de Margerie, died just after 23:57 local time, on October 20 in a private plane crash at Vnukovo Airport in Moscow, following a collision with a snowplough. Three crew members that were in the plane did not survive either.

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AIRLINES ONLINE: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY At the time when Sergio Leone was producing his movie “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly� social media as we know it today did not exist; however, if it had been adapted to our modern day, the scenery of the desert and old taverns would be represented by the internet and various online platforms. For airlines, the realm of social media can indeed be compared to the Wild West, where angry customers shoot tweets and comments soaked in agitation.

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AFI KLM loses 416m euros in revenues due to pilot strikes Third Quarter 2014 for AFI KLM was strongly affected by 14 days of strike by Air France pilots, which had an estimated negative impact of 330 million euros on the operating result. Total revenues were reduced by an estimated 416 million euros, partly offset by 86 million euros of net savings on costs. The strike led to the cancellation of an estimated 4,249 million ASKs (18% of September ASKs) and 213 million ATKs (16% of September ATKs) resulting in an equivalent cancellation of 4.75 billion EASKs (Equivalent Available Seat Kilometer).

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Airbus launches new VIP widebody cabin-concept Airbus has launched a new VIP cabin concept, initially for the A330-200, offering a http://aviatime.mailersend.com/email/Total-CEO-dead-after-jets-collision-with-snowplough-Aviation-News-for-October-2014--218615/

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10/30/2014

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faster and more affordable way to the greater capacity, capability and comfort of a widebody for both private and government customers. Called Summit, the concept features a VIP section at the front of the cabin, and airline-style seating at the rear.

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FL Technics wins a tender for the rent of 8400 sq. m. MRO hangar in Indonesia FL Technics, a global provider of tailor-made aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services, is glad to announce that the company has recently won a tender for the rent of 8400 sq. m. aircraft maintenance hangar at Indonesia’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, the busiest airport in the Southern Hemisphere. FL Technics will operate the hangar for at least 5 years and will launch its operation with base maintenance services for Airbus A320 aircraft.

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FAA answers frequently asked questions on Ebola The health and welfare of flight crews, airline workers and the traveling public is a top priority of the FAA. We work closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the aviation industry, as well as other Federal government partners on issues of public health and on disease awareness, when appropriate.

FL Technics Jets becomes an Authorized Rockwell Collins Dealer FL Technics Jets, a global provider of tailor-made maintenance, repair and overhaul services for business aviation, is delighted to announce the start of a new relationship with Rockwell Collins under which the company is being appointed as an Authorized Business and Regional Systems (BRS) Dealer.

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Five major helicopter operators launch cross-industry cooperation platform Five major helicopter operators today officially announced a new industry association – HeliOffshore – for organisations with an interest in working together on safety in offshore helicopter transport. The new association was introduced at a launch event at its offices in London.

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Pratt&Whitney awarded $16b in supplier long-term agreement

Frontier and CDC quarantines A320 from service due to Ebola threat On the morning of Oct. 14, the second healthcare worker reported to the hospital with a low-grade fever and was isolated. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirms that the second healthcare worker who tested positive last night for Ebola traveled by air Oct. 13, the day before she reported symptoms.

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At its semi-annual Partner and Supplier Forum, Pratt & Whitney, a United Technologies Corp. company, announced it has signed an additional $6 billion in long-term agreements since May. In total, Pratt & Whitney has signed more than 135 agreements with a projected spend of $16 billion to support the company's expected production increase. The agreements, which are with key product suppliers from around the world, will help the company increase capacity as it prepares to more than double engine production over the next decade.

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FL Technics Training to teach a new generation of aircraft mechanics starting January 2015 FL Technics Training, a global provider of aviation technical training services, is delighted to announce the start of a new basic technical training course which is planned to be launched in January 2015. The new course is aimed at training various aviation enthusiasts to perform comprehensive aircraft maintenance in accordance with EASA requirements.

Textron to open expanded Paris service center Textron Aviation, a Textron Inc. company, announced it will open a larger, state-of-the-art service center at Paris-Le Bourget Airport, making maintenance and modification work even more

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10/30/2014

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Heathrow Airport Holdings to sell three airports

convenient for Europe’s Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker owners.

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Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited (“Heathrow”) has agreed to sell its 100% interest in Aberdeen International Airport Limited, Glasgow Airport Limited and Southampton International Airport Limited to a consortium formed by Ferrovial and Macquarie for £1,048 million in cash and assumed debt, payable in full at closing.

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Airbus and Tata submitted a bid to replace Indian AF fleet Airbus Defence and Space and Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) have submitted a joint bid to replace the Indian Air Force´s fleet of Avro aircraft with the market-leading Airbus C295 medium transport.

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Airbus to adjust A330 production rate to nine a month

Baltic Ground Services to support Wizz Air at Vilnius Airport Baltic Ground Services, the international ground handling and aircraft fuelling provider, has announced about the extension of ground handling agreement with Wizz Air Hungary.

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Airbus has decided to adjust the production rate for its A330 Family from the current rate 10 to 9 aircraft a month in Q4 2015 as it transitions towards the A330neo.

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ST Engineering’s wins new contracts worth $450M Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) today announced that its aerospace arm has sealed new contracts worth $450m in the third quarter (3Q) of 2014. These new orders span the aerospace sector’s repertoire of capabilities covering airframe, component and engine maintenance, freighter conversion, cabin modification, engine wash and pilot training.

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Locatory.com and Unical Aviation team up to deliver customers access to spare parts Locatory.com, an IT company supporting the aviation industry with IT-based Supply Chain Optimisation solutions worldwide, is delighted to team up with Unical Aviation, a USA-based global supplier of aircraft parts, components, and inventory-based solutions in offering industry professionals access to Unical Aviation’s parts inventory using one of the largest aviation inventory listing systems.

Gulfstream appoints new management in EU, CIS and Canada Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. recently named Brian Jones regional vice president of Sales for Northern Europe; Matthew Sandidge was promoted to regional vice president of Sales for Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States; and Grant Kennedy was

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10/30/2014

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Embraer’s Legacy 500 receives FAA certification

appointed as sales director, North American Sales, East Division.

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Embraer’s Legacy 500 executive jet today was granted FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) certification during a ceremony at the National Business Aviation Association Conference and Exhibition, in Orlando, Florida.

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Virgin Australia to finish acquiring Tiger Air Virgin Australia Holdings Limited (Virgin Australia) today announced a transaction which would see Virgin Australia acquire the remaining 40 per cent of shares in Tiger Australia Airways Pty Ltd (Tigerair Australia) from Tiger Airways Holdings Limited (Tiger Holdings) for a price of A$1.

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Piaggio Aero Industries becomes Piaggio Aerospace

IndiGo intends to acquire 250 A320neo aircraft India’s largest domestic airline by market share, IndiGo and its CoFounders, Rakesh Gangwal and Rahul Bhatia, Group Managing Director of InterGlobe, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 250 firm A320neo Family aircraft.

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In a change that embraces its illustrious past and bright new future, the aviation manufacturer Piaggio Aero today unveiled its new identity at the National Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition 2014 in Orlando. Piaggio Aero Industries has become Piaggio Aerospace which reaffirms its commitment to making superbly crafted and innovative aircraft, and underscores its unique positioning to enter new market sectors with distinctive aerospace products.

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Vector signs multiple engine service agreements Vector Aerospace Corporation, a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services is pleased to announce that Vector Aerospace Engine Services – Atlantic, Inc. (ES-A) has signed an Engine Services Agreement with Aerway Leasing, LLC based in Waterford, Wisconsin, United States, at the NBAA Convention in Orlando, Florida.

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Mitsubishi Regional Jet begins service

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation held a rollout ceremony for the MRJ (Mitsubishi Regional Jet), a nextgeneration regional jet, at the Komaki Minami Plant of MHI's Nagoya Aerospace Systems Works in Aichi Prefecture.

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10/30/2014

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Airworthiness of your credits: choosing the right model for aircraft financing

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Last week the International Registry of Mobile Assets, a Dublin-based global register of aircraft-related leasing and finance agreements, reached a symbolic milestone marking USD 500 billion worth of registered assets. The impressive number is illustrative of the ongoing growth in demand for aircraft finance across the world. However, considering the ever-changing financing interest and LIBOR rates as well as the complexity of aircraft deal structuring and financial weakness of some airlines, it is only natural to ask which finance model would be the most convenient for new aviation investors?

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Changes in aviation aftermarket influence spares demand patterns As carriers worldwide are determined to benefit from the ever-growing demand, the largest aircraft manufacturers - Airbus and Boeing - have pushed their narrowbody production rates to 42 aircraft per month each, while announcing plans to go over 50 in the nearest future. Earlier, such developments within the industry would mean respective changes in airline spare parts stocking levels and parts demand, since increasing demand for air travel used to represent more flight hours and cycles across the global fleet, meaning that the parts in use wear out more quickly. However, some recent trends suggest that a significant structural shift is occurring.

Common Type Rating approved for A350 XWB and A330 pilot training Airlines and pilots will both benefit from the Common Type Rating pilot training on the A350 XWB and A330 jetliners, further extending Airbus’ concept of flight operational commonality between its fly-by-wire aircraft families.

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Unplugged travel: a new market for business travel operators With the ever-improving aviation-enabled connectivity accompanied by the growing demand, air travel has become an increasingly integrated aspect of people’s everyday lives globally. As a result, IATA projects passenger numbers to reach 7.3 billion by 2034. Such a forecast represents a 4.1% average annual growth in demand. At the same time, as the world becomes a smaller and more accessible place, an increasing number of travellers tend to seek an escape from the pressures of modern living.

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The ins and outs of importing rare/AOG components to Russia During the first 8 months of 2014 Russian airlines carried more than 63 million passengers and 658 thousand tons of cargo and mail, reports the Federal Air Transport Agency of Russia. These numbers suggest that the Russian aviation market is developing steadily. As a result, the share of foreign-made aircraft and the need for spare parts in the country are increasing with every year. However, given the complexity of the local components import procedure established in the Customs Union, how can airlines deal with the import of rare components or spare parts supply in AOG situations?

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Pilots, brace yourselves: the winter is coming The global airline industry performs around 32 million commercial flights transporting 3 billion passengers each year. Nevertheless, the actual profitability of most carriers is still heavily reliant on the efficiency of operations management during seasonal demand changes. As a result, while during the low season airlines tend to roll back their operations in order to crop excessive spending, for contractual pilots this usually means respective changes in the number of jobs available. The question is, however, when a door closes, does a window really open?

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Gulfstream and Flexjet enter into new agreement for 50 aircraft Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. held a signing ceremony with Dallas-based Flexjet LLC following Gulfstream’s announcement of the all-new G500 and G600.

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10/30/2014

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Jet Aviation Dubai receives EASA Part 145 approval for Dassault Falcon 2000 Jet Aviation Dubai recently received an amendment to its EASA Part 145 certificate, granting approval to provide line maintenance to Dassault Falcon 2000 aircraft.

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Air Canada to trade shares under a single ticker, on the Toronto Stock Exchange Boeing forecasts world air cargo traffic to double in next 20 years Etihad allies with 6 airlines under Etihad Airways Partners brand China’s first LCC invests in new technologies for fuel-saving Airbus Helicopters delivers China's first fully-equipped air ambulance Gulfstream receives orders for new aircraft family of business jets Russian Helicopters involved in drafting of Russia-China aviation agreement American Airlines and Jetstar Japan announce codeshare agreement NATS opens dedicated Middle East office Boeing, Kunming Airlines commit for 10 737s Read more >

COMMERCIAL AVIATION FINANCE Lockheed Martin, 5% net earnings increase in 3Q, 2014 Safran, 6.8% revenue growth in 3Q, 2014 Boeing, 7% revenue increase in 3Q, 2014 American Airlines, $289m net profit in 3Q, 2014 Etihad Airways, 29% revenue increase in 3Q, 2014 Delta, $579m income in 3Q, 2014 Virgin Australia, loss of $45m in 3Q, 2014 Honeywell, 5% sales increase in 3Q, 2014 Virgin America, 2.9% load factor increase in 3Q, 2014 NATS, 2.3% UK market growth in 3Q, 2014 Read more >

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Airbus first to apply European civil certification for UAV Airbus Defence and Space becomes first company to apply for European civil certification of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle European Aviation Safety Agency to consider Atlante UAV. Read more...

Cessna Citation X+ sets coast-to-coast speed record AWAS closes its first Private Placement for $350m Hawker Winglets receive FAA certification for Hawker 400XPR upgrade MTU Aero Engines, 6% revenue growth in 3Q, 2014 Senegal Airlines to use Q400 NextGen turboprop http://aviatime.mailersend.com/email/Total-CEO-dead-after-jets-collision-with-snowplough-Aviation-News-for-October-2014--218615/

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10/30/2014

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Nextant, Piedmont Aircraft becomes exclusive sales agent Gulfstream G650ER has been certified by FAA AerCap, 134 aircraft transactions completed in 3Q, 2014 Embraer breaks ground on legacy 500/450 assembly facility GE opens Predix system of asset management to public Read more >

MRO CFM International’s LEAP engine took the skies Pratt&Whitney PurePower® PW800 engines selected for Gulfstream's new jet Rolls-Royce Advance and UltraFan™ CTi fan blade flies for the first time StandardAero‘s service center ranked as “Known Consignor"

Boeing, Garuda Indonesia Announce Order for 50 737 MAX 8s Boeing and Garuda Indonesia announced an order for 50 737 MAX 8s, valued at $4.9 billion at current list prices. The flag carrier of Indonesia will purchase 46 737 MAX 8s.

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Airbus redesigned vertical shaft for EC225 and EC725 StandardAero signs agreement with Embraer to support aircraft operators Boeing celebrates groundbreaking for 777X composite wing center Barfield invents line testing with an ordinary tablet Tigerair Australia partners AJW to support 13 A320 aircraft EASA gives green light to Arrius 2B2plus Read more >

AIRPORTS Italy’s airports ready to participate in economic recovery NATS postpones network changes relating to Gatwick Luton Airport, 11.8% passenger traffic increase in 3Q 2014 ACI, EU airports passenger traffic increase of 7% in 3Q, 2014 HKIA, passenger traffic rose 4.8% in 3Q, 2014

German Air Force A400M takes its first steps The first Airbus A400M new generation airlifter for the German Air Force moved under its own power for the first time on 12 October at the Airbus Defence and Space facility in Seville, Spain.

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Airports support EU coordinated response on Ebola Top 10 strangest passenger requests at Heathrow New airport radar to mitigate impact of wind turbines Abu Dhabi Airport, 24% passenger traffic increase in 3Q, 2014 Read more >

MILITARY A last march: the graveyard of planes Embraer rolls out KC-390 military airlift Sukhoi delivers batch of Su-34 to the Ministry of Defense of Russia Lockheed brings Infirno (infrared imaging) to surveillance market Lockheed Martin awarded $124.6 million THAAD contract Raytheon presents hack-proofing for drone BAE showcasing new capabilities for future AF MD Helicopters to delvier 12 530F helicopters to Afghan AF

Cas contracts Airbus for 70 A320s delivery China Aviation Supplies Holding Company and Airbus have signed a General Terms Agreement for the purchase of a total of 70 Airbus A320 Family aircraft, reflecting the strong demand for domestic, low cost, regional and international operations.

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