Lufthansa Technik Logistik Services (LTLS) is stepping up its collaboration with SuperJet International by supplementing its spare parts distribution center in Frankfurt with SuperJet’s warehouse in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
ANA Group plans to launch a new Japanese low-cost carrier, acquire Pan Am Holdings and order three new Boeing 777-300ERs and a 767-300F under its 2013-15 corporate strategy.
Japan’s All Nippon Airways posted a first-quarter fiscal net loss of ¥6.6 billion ($67 million), reversed from a net profit of ¥668 million in the year-ago quarter, ending June 30.
IATA told the US Department of Transportation (DOT) it is “time to act” on its request for approval of Resolution 787, which created the foundation for its New Distribution Capability.
Tianjin-based Okay Airways, which is awaiting regulatory approval to launch a regional venture, is now seeking to expand into the international market.
Express freight specialist TNT Express dropped sharply into deficit for the second quarter, recording a post-tax loss of €303 million ($401 million) compared to a profit of €38 million for the same period last year.
Boeing confirmed to ATW it is asking specific operators of 717, Next-Generation 737, 747-400, 767 and 777s to inspect aircraft with the Honeywell fixed emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) following the July 12 Ethiopian Airlines Dreamliner fire at London Heathrow Airport.
Republic Airways Holdings—parent of Chautauqua Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Republic Airlines and Shuttle America—has reported second-quarter net income of $70.3 million, a 7.8% increase from $65.2 million in the year-ago quarter.
Rolls-Royce Civil Aerospace division recorded a 6% increase in revenue to £3.2 billion ($4.9 billion) for the first half compared to the same period in 2012.
FAA is proposing a $2.75 million civil penalty against Boeing Co.’s commercial airplanes unit for allegedly “failing to maintain its quality control system in accordance with approved FAA procedures.”
Gulf Air said it has narrowed its first-half losses by more than 50% over the year-ago period and that its major restructuring program remains on track.
