Luxembourg-based Société Européenne des Satellites (SES) has acquired a 34.13% stake in Hong Kong-based Asiasat in a $372 million deal that will give SES a hold in the Asia Pacific market. The deal came as Cable and Wireless and Hutchinson Whampoa left Asiasat. Cable and Wireless will use the cash to help pay off its debts.
Source: Flight International
Turkish Airlines aims to begin rolling out its new business-class suites next year on 777s
Aerospace giant RTX has named company veteran Troy Brunk as the new president of its Collins Aerospace business, effective immediately.
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates has unveiled initial destinations to which it will deploy Boeing 777-300ERs with refurbished interior. The first aircraft – out of 81 of the type to be refreshed – is undergoing the modification from 1 July. Emirates says it will offer the upgraded cabin initially on services ...
