Will Provide LEAP Engine Asset Availability Services To Operators Worldwide
The FADEC Alliance, a joint venture between GE Aviation and FADEC International, has signed a 25-year agreement with Lufthansa Technik to provide Full Authority Digital Engine Controls (FADEC) availability services for LEAP engines globally. Lufthansa Technik and FADEC Alliance will use the engine controls for support agreements, loans and exchanges across their global airline customer bases to bring a full selection of asset management services to the commercial transport industry.
Air Lease Corporation has placed a new Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft on long-term lease with Samoa Airways, the flag carrier airline of Samoa. The aircraft will feature two CFM LEAP-1B27 engines and is scheduled to deliver in Spring 2019 from ALC’s order book with Boeing.
'Eco Seat' Would Allow Airlines To Increase Number Of Seats In Coach
For those of us relegated to coach every time we fly on an airliner, one of the universal complaints is about the seats. They're too small, too close together, and generally uncomfortable, particularly on long flights.
Offers An Additional $5,000 With Eligible Type Rating
ExpressJet Airlines is increasing its pilot sign-on bonus to $22,000. Pilots with an eligible type rating will receive an additional $5,000. The increase makes ExpressJet pilots some of the most highly compensated among regional airline pilots.
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