SR Technics is to acquire a 60% stake in Israel Aircraft Industries’ (IAI) US-based airframe maintenance subsidiary Empire Aero Center, for an undisclosed sum. The deal is expected to be completed by the end of July. Under the agreement, both companies will provide airframe services to US customers at the centre. SR Technics chairman Frank Turner says the plan provides an “excellent platform” for providing integrated services to airlines in the USA.
Source: Flight International
Restructuring Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet will add more flights using reactivated De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Q400s after disclosing a settlement to take ownership of 13 of the twin-turboprops.
Royal Brunei Airlines eyes network opportunities in North Asia and India, as it looks to “key regions” for future network growth.
Angolan flag-carrier TAAG has commenced operations from the capital Luanda’s new Agostinho Neto international airport. The airline transferred its domestic Luanda-Cabinda flight to the new hub on 10 November, operating the initial service with a Boeing 737-700 before switching to a De Havilland Dash 8-400. Source: TAAG TAAG ...
