Praxair is to sell the aviation services division of Praxair Surface Technologies to a new company set up by Gridiron Capital, as lead investor, and minority partner Skyview Capital. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2006. Praxair Aviation Services repairs commercial and military aircraft engine and airframe components, and applies protective coatings to repaired parts.
Source: Flight International
Boeing is flying four of the twin-engined fighter jets in displays at the UK’s Farnborough international air show, after which the aircraft will be turned over to the Qatari air force for delivery to Doha.
Following on the heels of an order for its C-390 Millenium tactical transport aircraft, Embraer Defence and Security has announced an order for six of the company’s A-29 Super Tucano light attack turboprop aircraft to Paraguay.
Airbus Defence & Space’s next multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) customer will be the first to acquire the capability integrated with the A330-800 airframe, with deliveries expected from late this decade.
