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Transmile selects AEI for B737-200SF conversion

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Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI), has announced that it has been selected by Transmile Air Services of Malaysia to provide one B737-200SF 8 Pallet Configuration, Passenger to Freighter Conversion. The aircraft, a B737-200, was built in 1987 and will be their second AEI converted freighter. Transmiles’ first AEI Freighter Conversion, a B737-209SF was completed by Commercial Jet in March 2005. The aircraft is currently undergoing freighter modification and heavy maintenance at … [Read more...] about Transmile selects AEI for B737-200SF conversion

Boeing Shanghai signs deal with GECAS

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Boeing Shanghai Aviation Services Co., Ltd (Boeing Shanghai) has reached general terms agreement for lease-return maintenance work with GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), one of the world’s leading commercial aircraft leasing and financing companies. “Establishing a network of highquality maintenance providers is key to our strategy of supporting our valued customers”, said GECAS executive vice president, technical, and general manager Sean Flannery. “We … [Read more...] about Boeing Shanghai signs deal with GECAS

Asia-Pac sees continued cargo growth

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More confirmation of the sustained recovery in the global air cargo market came today courtesy of the the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) with statistics showing that both air cargo and passenger markets continued to show further improvement in April despite a week of disruptions to traffic in and out of Europe as a result of the Icelandic volcanic eruption. Air cargo demand remained strong, maintaining the positive trend of recent months, with 32.1 per cent growth in freight tonne … [Read more...] about Asia-Pac sees continued cargo growth

China’s 2010 trade surplus expected to fall sharply

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Commerce ministry spokesman Yao Jian stated that China's trade surplus will fall steeply as the renminbi rises against foreign currencies, reported state media. Surpluses narrowed in the first quarter of 2010, with China declaring a US$7.24 billion trade deficit in March. China's trade surplus in April decreased 87 per cent from a year earlier, and the national surplus could nearly halve this year. China's largest trading partner for the first quarter was the European Union, with trade with the … [Read more...] about China’s 2010 trade surplus expected to fall sharply

China's 2010 trade surplus expected to fall sharply

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Commerce ministry spokesman Yao Jian stated that China's trade surplus will fall steeply as the renminbi rises against foreign currencies, reported state media. Surpluses narrowed in the first quarter of 2010, with China declaring a US$7.24 billion trade deficit in March. China's trade surplus in April decreased 87 per cent from a year earlier, and the national surplus could nearly halve this year. China's largest trading partner for the first quarter was the European Union, with trade with the … [Read more...] about China's 2010 trade surplus expected to fall sharply

Pemco acquires assets of regional specialist ExelTech

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GPemco World Air Services (Pemco) has announced the purchase of substantially all of the tooling, equipment, and inventory of ExelTech Canada, one of the largest North American providers of MRO services to the regional airline industry. ExelTech operated hangars in Montreal and Quebec City where it offered comprehensive repair services to operators of Embraer E-Jets and 135/145s, Bombardier CRJ, Q-series, Dash 8, ATR, and Saab regional aircraft. ExelTech commenced reorganisation procedures in … [Read more...] about Pemco acquires assets of regional specialist ExelTech