ST Aerospace has announced the renaming of six of its strategic business units to reinforce its brand identity. The six renamed subsidiary companies are (former name in brackets): ST Aerospace Services (ST Aviation Services), ST Aerospace Training Academy, ST Aerospace Guangzhou Aero-Technologies & Engineering (Guangzhou Aerospace Technologies & Engineering), ST Aerospace Mobile (ST Mobile Aerospace Engineering), ST Aerospace San Antonio (San Antonio Aerospace), ST Aerospace Panama (Panama … [Read more...] about ST Aerospace streamlines branding
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Malaysia’s MAE, SpiceJet seal 3-year MRO deal
MAS Aerospace Engineering (MAE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines and SpiceJet, India’s low cost carrier have reached a three-year maintenance support agreement for SpiceJet’s fleet of Boeing 737 New Generation (NG) series aircraft. SpiceJet’s current fleet of 19 aircraft and future aircraft will be sent to MAE for “C†and heavy checks from 2010 until 2013. SpiceJet will be adding 12 B737 NG aircraft over the next two years to build … [Read more...] about Malaysia’s MAE, SpiceJet seal 3-year MRO deal
US Airways renews ST Aero contract
ST Aerospace has announced that it has renewed a maintenance contract with US Airways worth US$60 million over three years. Commencing in January 2010, the renewed contract will primarily cover heavy maintenance for US Airways’ fleet of Airbus A330s, as well as Boeing 737, 757 and 767 aircraft. Maintenance work for the aircraft will be performed at ST Aerospace’s Mobile facility in the US state of Alabama. ST Aerospace’s relationship with US Airways began in … [Read more...] about US Airways renews ST Aero contract
‘One man’s junk, is another man’s treasure’
We can’t think of a better tagline than that for this next item. Remember the so-called ‘Miracle onthe Hudson’ last year? You may recall the US Airways Flight 1549 that ditched safely in the icy waters of New York’s Hudson river with 155 people onboard after an unsuccessful duel with a flock of Canada Geese. Well, now you have a chance to buy a, rather big, piece of history because the A320-214 is now up for sale! Listed for sale “AS IS/WHERE … [Read more...] about ‘One man’s junk, is another man’s treasure’
Cargo uplift
You know times are tough in the airline business when carriers start trying to entice travelers with boob jobs, hair replacement surgery and face lifts! Free flights, hotel rooms and magazine subscriptions obviously don’t cut it anymore with bargain hungry passengers. Now, Finnair, Finland’s biggest airline, has come up with a whole new idea for attracting frequent flyers: Free plastic surgery in exchange for air miles. Breast implants, hair replacement surgery or a … [Read more...] about Cargo uplift
Tony Fernandez the school girl?
Tony Fernandez the school girl? This one left us speechless. But being uncommonly speechless gave us an idea! We’ll let you caption it.... email the bellyachers (see address below) your brightest, funniest, most wicked caption and we’ll run the photo again with the top ten best captions we receive! Don’t worry we’ll keep your identity secret! [email protected] — We want your stories! We know you have a million whacky, twisted, … [Read more...] about Tony Fernandez the school girl?