COO Of Partners In Health Takes Position On Airline Board
United Continental Holdings has named Edward “Ted” Philip to its Board of Directors. Philip brings to United nearly three decades of leadership across the technology, health care and financial services sectors.
Latin America Region Surpasses 1,000 Aircraft Sold
Synergy Aerospace Corporation, the majority shareholder of Colombia-based Avianca and owner of Avianca Brasil, has finalized a Purchase Agreement with Airbus for 62 A320neo Family aircraft. These A320neo will be the base of the fleet renewal and network growth strategy for Avianca Brasil, and also marks over 1,000 Airbus aircraft sold in Latin America.
AWAS has chosen CFM International's CFM56-5B engine to power 10 new Airbus A320ceo (current engine option). The aircraft are part of a 15-aircraft order the company announced with Airbus on June 23 and the engine order is valued at $320 million at list price.
LASSI Operates On Same Principal As Police Laser Speed Detectors
In what is being described as an aviation first, British scientists in Chelmsford have successfully trialled a highly accurate laser airspeed sensor for use in the next generation of high altitude aircraft which will increase survivability while improving performance and fuel efficiency.
Airplanes To Be financed By Dubai Aerospace Enterprise
An order for nine Next-Generation 737-800s has been placed by EgyptAir. The deal, valued at $864 million at current list prices, was previously attributed to an unidentified customer on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries website.
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