Airbus A340

Cirium Launches First Phase of Satellite-Based Aircraft Maintenance Tracking

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Cirium has revealed today the aviation industrys first satellite-based aircraft maintenance tracking feature in its Ascend Profiles module.

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  • Cirium has revealed today the aviation industrys first satellite-based aircraft maintenance tracking feature in its Ascend Profiles module.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Its new Ground Events feature enables aircraft and engine manufacturers, maintenance, repair and overhaul service providers, parts suppliers, lessors and insurers to monitor and predict future aircraft maintenance events.
  • This means businesses can better understand when and where an aircraft last had a maintenance event and forecast its next visit.
  • By tracking each Ground Event of an airlines aircraft, we can identify whether it was for redesigned cabins, new aircraft branding, a maintenance event, or for its return to service.

European Cargo Limited Announces Investment to Accelerate Growth

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Monday, March 28, 2022

Paul Stoddart, Chairman of ECL commented: "This is a major step forward in the growth of European Cargo.

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  • Paul Stoddart, Chairman of ECL commented: "This is a major step forward in the growth of European Cargo.
  • Paul Stoddart and his skilled team at ECL have built enormous aviation capabilities and, together, we will help fuel the growth of ECL to build a powerful global cargo operator."
  • European Aviation Group, founded in 1989 by Paul Stoddart, includes ECL, which operates a unique fleet of iconic Airbus A340 long-haul aircraft.
  • Offering fast and friendly service, European Cargo has helped to establish England's historic Bournemouth International Airport as a reliable, cost-effective, and strategic air freight hub.

European Cargo Limited Announces Investment to Accelerate Growth

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Monday, March 28, 2022

Paul Stoddart, Chairman of ECL commented: "This is a major step forward in the growth of European Cargo.

Key Points: 
  • Paul Stoddart, Chairman of ECL commented: "This is a major step forward in the growth of European Cargo.
  • Paul Stoddart and his skilled team at ECL have built enormous aviation capabilities and, together, we will help fuel the growth of ECL to build a powerful global cargo operator."
  • European Aviation Group, founded in 1989 by Paul Stoddart, includes ECL, which operates a unique fleet of iconic Airbus A340 long-haul aircraft.
  • Offering fast and friendly service, European Cargo has helped to establish England's historic Bournemouth International Airport as a reliable, cost-effective, and strategic air freight hub.

As Passenger to Freighter Exemption Deadline Looms, FlightService and Avensis Bring to Market a Supply Chain Solution

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Monday, December 13, 2021

CHICAGO, IL, Dec 14, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - AELF FlightService (FlightService) announced today it has partnered with Avensis Aviation to purchase ten Medius passenger to freighter conversion kits for 2022.

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  • CHICAGO, IL, Dec 14, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - AELF FlightService (FlightService) announced today it has partnered with Avensis Aviation to purchase ten Medius passenger to freighter conversion kits for 2022.
  • The STC approval will make FlightService one of, if not the only provider of ad-hoc charter/ACMI services approved to fly converted passenger to freighter aircraft beyond the regulatory deadline.
  • "With the Avensis modification, the EASA exemption will be a non-issue for us and allow us to provide much of the same utility as a full freighter.
  • These cover the needs of the PTF (Passenger to Freighter) market, and are designed to meet the current and future market needs of airlines and aircraft owners.

As Preighter Exemption Deadline Looms, FlightService and Avensis Bring to Market a Supply Chain Solution

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

FlightService, operated by its sister company, Malta-based Maleth Aero, is focused on reliable, innovative air cargo solutions, with an emerging ground transportation segment.

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  • FlightService, operated by its sister company, Malta-based Maleth Aero, is focused on reliable, innovative air cargo solutions, with an emerging ground transportation segment.
  • The company will work with Avensis to convert its Airbus A330 and A340 fleet beginning early 2022.
  • The STC approval will make FlightService one of, if not the only provider of ad-hoc charter/ACMI services approved to fly converted passenger to freighter aircraft beyond the regulatory deadline.
  • When the modifications by Avensis are complete, FlightService will have 10 widebody aircraft operating in this configuration for ACMI and charter services.

AS-IP Tech, Inc. First Iridium Window antennas on a Wizz A321

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Thursday, March 11, 2021

The installation was carried out by Storm Aviation Limited in co-operation with Wizz Air UK Technical services."

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  • The installation was carried out by Storm Aviation Limited in co-operation with Wizz Air UK Technical services."
  • The original concept of a Bluetooth passenger network connecting via Iridium utilising a window antenna was tested by AS-IP in 2010.
  • By 2016 we had commercialised the first dual window antenna installation on a private jet.
  • In 2018 we embarked on the airline version conducting further tests with a dual Iridium platform on an Airbus A340.

Airbus A340 Severe Overspeed and Stall Recovery Webinar by APS

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020

MESA, Ariz., Nov. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Aviation Performance Solutions (APS), a global leader in Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) , announced today the upcoming free webinar: Airbus A340 Severe Overspeed and Stall Recovery that addresses the lessons learned from the upset and effective recovery of an Airbus A340 over the Swiss Alps as a result of a mountain wave encounter.

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  • MESA, Ariz., Nov. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Aviation Performance Solutions (APS), a global leader in Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) , announced today the upcoming free webinar: Airbus A340 Severe Overspeed and Stall Recovery that addresses the lessons learned from the upset and effective recovery of an Airbus A340 over the Swiss Alps as a result of a mountain wave encounter.
  • Presenters will discuss factors that led to the event and subsequent stall recovery under extremely challenging conditions.
  • Aviation Performance Solutions LLC (APS) trains thousands of professional pilots and instructors in comprehensive Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) skill development each year.
  • All training is in full compliance with the Airplane Upset Recovery Training Aids - Revisions 2 and 3, FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 120-109A Stall Prevention and Recovery Training, ICAO Manual on Aeroplane Upset Prevention and Recovery Training, IATA Guidance Material and Best Practices for the Implementation of UPRT, and FAA AC 120-111 Upset Prevention and Recovery Training.

AAR manages the logistics of MRO services for BASF Deoxo™ ozone and VOC converters in compliance with newly released ACMMs

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020

As announced earlier this month, BASF has updated its ACMMs for the Deoxo portfolio for the Airbus A320, and A330/A340.

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  • As announced earlier this month, BASF has updated its ACMMs for the Deoxo portfolio for the Airbus A320, and A330/A340.
  • These functional checks are currently included in BASFs MRO services, which have been managed by AAR since April 2019.
  • BASF Deoxo ozone and ozone/VOC converters catalytically remove ozone and certain odorous VOCs to deliver quality cabin air compliant with government regulations.
  • Headquartered in the Chicago area, AAR supports commercial and government customers through two operating segments: Aviation Services and Expeditionary Services.

SAS and Willis Lease Execute ConstantAccess Agreement Covering the Airline’s Airbus A340 Fleet

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Thursday, January 16, 2020

Over the next 36 months, as we transition into our new fleet of latest technology and most fuel efficient Airbus A350 aircraft, the Willis Lease ConstantAccess product will play a critical role providing SAS with a seamless and very efficient engine support transition service, said Niklas Hrdnge, Vice President of Fleet Management for SAS.

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  • Over the next 36 months, as we transition into our new fleet of latest technology and most fuel efficient Airbus A350 aircraft, the Willis Lease ConstantAccess product will play a critical role providing SAS with a seamless and very efficient engine support transition service, said Niklas Hrdnge, Vice President of Fleet Management for SAS.
  • Yet again, we are extremely pleased and proud to continue our long and deep partnership with SAS.By leveraging Willis Leases comprehensive inventory of serviceable engines, SAS will avoid any further major shop visits for CFM56-5C engines as they phase out of their A340 fleet in the coming years, said Charles F. Willis, Chairman and CEO of Willis Lease.
  • Willis Lease Finance Corporation leases large and regional spare commercial aircraft engines, auxiliary power units and aircraft to airlines, aircraft engine manufacturers and maintenance, repair and overhaul providers in 120 countries.
  • Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update them.

Air Lease Corporation Announces Delivery of New Airbus A330-900neo Aircraft to Hi Fly

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Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Air Lease Corporation (ALC) (NYSE: AL) announced the delivery of one new Airbus A330-900neo aircraft on long-term lease to Hi Fly (Portugal).

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  • Air Lease Corporation (ALC) (NYSE: AL) announced the delivery of one new Airbus A330-900neo aircraft on long-term lease to Hi Fly (Portugal).
  • We are pleased to announce the delivery of this new A330-900neo aircraft to Hi Fly today, said Marc Baer, Executive Vice President of Air Lease Corporation.
  • About Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL)
    ALC is a leading aircraft leasing company based in Los Angeles, California that has airline customers throughout the world.
  • Hi Fly is a European airline headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal and the largest widebody aircraft wet leasing specialist operating an all Airbus fleet, of mostly Airbus A330's, A340's and A380s.