CAE to acquire full control of AirAsia training JV
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Canadian training specialist CAE is to pay $100 million acquire full control over the Asian Aviation Centre of Excellence (AACE), which is currently a 50:50 joint venture with LCC AirAsia. Photo: AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes
JIA finalizes Boeing MAX order
Boeing
Tokyo-based Japan Investment Adviser (JIA) has finalized an order for 10 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, valued at $1.12 billion at list prices.
Taiwan’s EVA Air retired its final Boeing 747-400, which is being replaced with 777-300ERs. EVA Air has 34 of the type in service, and from 2018 will begin taking 787-10s.
Buta Airways to launch Sept. 1
Buta Airways
Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) has taken delivery of an Embraer E190 from regional aircraft lessor Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) for its new LCC subsidiary Buta Airways, which will launch Sept. 1.
Saudi LCC Flyadeal to take flight in September
Alan Dron
New Saudi Arabian LCC Flyadeal will launch services Sept. 23, as it seeks to stimulate an already fast-growing domestic market with low fares.
Azimuth Airline wins AOC
Azimuth Airline
Russian aviation authorities have granted an air operator’s certificate (AOC) to new regional carrier Azimuth Airline.
Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Group has signed an MOU with Airbus for 32 A321neo single-aisle aircraft. The aircraft will be operated by the group’s regional subsidiary, Cathay Dragon, on Asian services.
Shree Airlines launches CRJ200 service
Bombardier
Nepal carrier Shree Airlines has launched commercial passenger jet service following its acquisition of three Bombardier CRJ Series aircraft. Photo: Shree Airlines CRJ200.
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