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TRANSPARENCY IN SPAREPARTS PRICING: IS IT EVERGOING TO HAPPEN?

The influence of the aftermarket services on today’scommercial aviation industry is undeniable. The mostrecent statistical data indicates that the spare parts

market has grown by over $5 billion in 12 years’ timeand now accounts for almost half of $54 billion worth

MRO market. However, despite the impressive growth,the segment has still a lot of challenges to overcome,

especially the ones related to spare parts pricingtransparency.

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LUFTHANSA GROUP ADJUSTSEARNINGS FORECAST

Deutsche Lufthansa AG is adjusting its earningsforecast as a result of the revenue development in the

passenger and cargo businesses, which is belowexpectations: the company’s Executive Board is nowprojecting an operating profit for the current financialyear of approximately EUR 1 billion (approximatelyEUR 1.3 billion after adjustment for one-off effects).Previously the company had been forecasting an

operating profit for 2014 of EUR 1.3 to 1.5 billion (EUR1.7 to 1.9 billion after adjustment for one-off effects).

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Antonov: President of Ukraine isour last hope

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FAA Approves First Commercial UASFlights over Land

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has givenapproval for energy corporation BP and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)manufacturer AeroVironment to fly an AeroVironment Puma AE for aerial surveys inAlaska—the first time the FAA has authorized a commercial UAS operation overland.Read more >

WestJet Christmas Miracle video winsCannes Lions

WestJet took home some hefty hardware from Cannes on Wednesday, June 18,2014. Celebrating the world's best creative communications, the 2014 Cannes LionsInternational Festival of Creativity awarded WestJet, along with studio m and Mosaic,a Bronze Lions in the Cyber Lions category for the WestJet Christmas Miracle: RealTime Giving video. This is the first Cannes Lions win for WestJet.Read more >

Emirates cancels Airbus A350 XWBorder

Airbus confirms that Emirates Airline has decided to cancel its order of 70 A350 XWBaircraft. The decision follows on-going discussions with the airline in light of their fleetrequirement review, as demonstrated by their order of 50 additional A380 at the lastDubai Airshow and their continuous interest in the program.Read more >

FL Technics Training signs a technicaltraining agreement with Aeroman

FL Technics Training is delighted to announce the signing of a cooperation agreementwith Aeroman, the Latin America’s leading MRO provider. According to theagreement, FL Technics Training will support the Salvadoran MRO provider with theintroduction of Boeing 737 NG aircraft type to its capabilities and other aviationtraining courses.

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Air India joins Star Alliance

At its Chief Executive Board (CEB) Meeting held in London on June 23rd, 2014, theCEOs of the Star Alliance network unanimously approved the membership of AirIndia, clearing the way for the National carrier to become the first Indian airline to joina global airline alliance.Read more >

Challenger 350 jet receives TransportCanada approval

Bombardier Aerospace announced that the Challenger 350 aircraft has been awardedTransport Canada (TC) Certification. Bombardier expects certification from the USFederal Aviation Administration (FAA) to be received shortly.

Collective of ANTONOVCompany decided to picket

Administration of the Presidentof Ukraine after the Government

of Ukraine did not react tonumerous written applications,prior protest actions near the

Government's Building.

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New kind of aviation biofuelgains approval

Renewable Synthesized Iso-Paraffinic (SIP) fuel has now

been included in ASTMInternational standard D7566,

Specification for AviationTurbine Fuel Containing

Synthesized Hydrocarbons. Arecently approved revision that

adds SIP fuel to the ASTMD7566 annex will facilitate use

of the fuels in all airlinesinternationally.

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AviaAM Leasing deliversanother Boeing 737 to Aurora

for lease

AviaAM Leasing is delighted toshare the successful

development of its cooperationwith the CIS carriers under

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Baltic Aviation Academy doubles itsfleet

In May, Baltic Aviation Academy, aviation training centre based in Vilnius (Lithuania)finalized the purchase contract for five new aircraft and has almost doubled its fleetand training capacity for Ab Initio School. Fleet has been expanded with four TecnamP2002 and one Tecnam P2006 aircraft.Read more >

Aeroflot subsidiary Dobrolet launchesflights

Aeroflot’s new low-cost subsidiary Dobrolet launched its Moscow-Simferopol flights onJune 10. The carrier had a 100% load factor on its first flight.Read more >

Delta Cargo to restructure

Delta Air Lines is restructuring its Delta Cargo organization to align more closely to thepassenger side of Delta’s business. Cargo Sales will become part of the Global Salesteam, and Cargo Operations will be aligned with Airport Customer Service. The movecomes after Tony Charaf, Delta’s senior vice president and chief cargo officer, electedto retire effective Aug. 1 after 18 years of service.

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FL Technics Jets signs a majoragreement for the support of over 30Hawker jets

FL Technics Jets is proud to announce the signing of a three-year long aircraftmaintenance agreement with one of the European private aviation carriers. Accordingto the agreement, FL Technics Jets will provide Base and Line Maintenance as wellas Spare Parts support for the carrier’s Hawker 750/800XP fleet.

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Boeing expands сapabilities for PilotTraining around the world

Boeing announced the placement of several new full-flight simulators that expandcapabilities for pilot training globally, while bringing more training closer to whereairlines operate.

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which the company has recentlydelivered the second Boeing

737-500 aircraft to Russian FarEast airline Aurora.

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Delta to support renewable jetfuel commercialization

Delta Air Lines is partnering withthe Carbon War Room, a

nonprofit founded by Sir RichardBranson, in an effort to

accelerate low-carbon jet fuelproduction worldwide. This is

part of the global carrier'scommitment to environmental

accountability, transparency andcarbon emission reduction.

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Cessna starts the assembly ofCitation Latitude

Cessna Aircraft Companyannounced that it has started full

assembly line flow on theCitation Latitude midsize

business jet at its manufacturingfacilities in Wichita, Kan. The

assembly of the Latitudefeatures a variety of

technological advancementsincluding the use of newautomated robotics and

ergonomically friendly toolingstations.

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Etihad Airways appoints newgeneral manager for Armenia

Etihad Airways has appointedRobert Douglas as its General

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EXPERT OPINION

OEMs’ pressure on suppliers: signs ofupcoming crisis?

Last year was a record one for commercial aircraft sales orders, production andbacklog, with an astonishing 1 274 aircraft delivered. However, as low airfares driveairlines to buy new aircraft at lower prices, the OEMs have been also demandingsuppliers to respond in kind to these pressures with significant price concessions. Butthe combination of pressure to trim unit costs and boost production could prove to bemore disruptive than transformative.Read more >

Evolving LCCs call for more flexible HRsolutions

With fuel prices accounting for up to 30% of airlines’ operating costs, the carriers arestill struggling to remain profitable. So far LCCs have been an exception to this rule,thanks to cheaper operating costs and quicker turnaround times. However, with evensuch players as Ryanair reporting reduced profits, the carriers are constantly insearch for ways to reduce expenses. As a result, while the traditional low-cost modelis still far from broken, many low-cost carriers have gone beyond its original remit.Responding to such changes, MRO-related HR strategies should evolveaccordingly.Read more >

Introduction into service: preparing forthe inevitable

Continued high fuel costs, historically low interest rates and a drive to reduce costswhile increasing profits have led to an unprecedented demand for more efficient andreliable aircraft. As a result, the global airline fleet is expected to receive over 16 500new aircraft by 2024, while over 6 500 older aircraft will retire. Thus, as the world’sfleet incorporates younger aircraft with new technologies and materials, the civilaftermarket needs to adapt accordingly.Read more >

IATA: two-thirds of travelers prefer tocheck-in online or automatically

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged aviation stakeholders todevelop and use information technology (IT) to drive improvements in the passengerexperience. “We must always remember that we fly people and cargo, not planes. Soour mindset has to be oriented to view things from the perspective of the customer inall that we do—including how we design, integrate and implement IT systems,” said

Manager for Armenia. MrDouglas, who takes up the role

immediately, will lead theairline’s Armenian sales andmarketing operations from its

new Yerevan office.

Thierry Lubin Appointed CRMAVice President Marketing and

Sales

Thierry Lubin has beenappointed CRMA's Vice

President Marketing & Sales.Based at Elancourt near Paris,AFI KLM E&M group subsidiaryCRMA specializes in repairs to

engine parts and modules(CFM56, GE90 and GP7200)and overhauls for a range of

aircraft components.

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UPS names Brendan Canavanas President of UPS Airlines

UPS announced that AlanGershenhorn is appointed

executive vice president and thecompany's first Chief

Commercial Officer, effectiveimmediately. Gershenhorn, 55,

will lead development andimplementation of broad

strategic growth and innovationinitiatives focused on creating

distinctive customer value

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Pratt & Whitney opens its WestPalm Beach Engine Center

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Tony Tyler, IATA’s Director General and CEO.

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Growing landing gear MRO market: achallenge or an opportunity?

Analysts forecast the global commercial aircraft landing gear market to grow at aCAGR of 9% over the period between 2012 and 2016. One of the key factorscontributing to this growth is the increasing passenger traffic followed byunprecedented demand for new aircraft. However, there are still a number of factorsin play that are having a distorting effect, including early retirement of aircraft andincreased service intervals.Read more >

COMMERCIAL AVIATIONFAA Offers Guidance to Model Aircraft OperatorsCessna Citation M2 receives EASA certificationAviaAM Leasing delivers the second Boeing 737 to BelaviaA350 XWB testfleet now completeEmbraer concludes preliminary design review of the E190-E2Tigerair Mandala to cease operationsAirbus and the CESI training organisation sign a partnership agreementAeroflot tops global punctuality ratingsRoyal Brunei Air Force signs aviation training contractA350 XWB completes hot weather testing in Al AinCFM begins LEAP-1B engine ground test programFinnair lowers its turnover guidance for 2014

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MROAJW Aviation signs new five year power-by-the-hour contract with SouthernAir Inc.HAECO Opens New Component MRO Facility at XiamenJet Aviation Singapore celebrates opening of new 7,500-square-meter hangarAir Astana extends PBH contract with AJW Aviation for five years, includingthree factory new Boeing 767sAFI KLM E&M modifies and provides component support for GainJet 737-400Flying Colours Corp. achieves Qatar Maintenance approval

Florida Lieutenant GovernorCarlos Lopez-Cantera todayjoined United Technologies

Corp. in announcing the grandopening of Pratt & Whitney's

new West Palm Beach EngineCenter at the company's West

Palm Beach facility.

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AJW Group appoints JasonCordoba as Commercial

Development Officer

AJW Group has appointedJason Cordoba as Commercial

Development Officer

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ATR appoints Patrick deCastelbajac as Chief Executive

Officer

The ATR Assembly of Membershas appointed Patrick deCastelbajac (43), as Chief

Executive Officer (CEO) of ATR.He succeeds Filippo Bagnato,

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AAR Lands Supply Chain Deal with Kenya Airways with Assist from the U.S.Commerce DepartmentTIMCO opens Line Stations in Alaska and San FranciscoSR Technics and Swiss AviationSoftware offer joint AMOS interface solutionGulfstream opens West Coast Product Support Distribution CenterRolls-Royce names StandardAero as its authorized RR300 MRO center inAsia

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AIRPORTSAirport Authority Hong Kong reaches 840 M USD profitAbu Dhabi Airports begins summer training programme for UAE nationalstudentsStansted Airport traffic results for May 2014Passenger traffic up 8% at European airports during AprilDelhi's airport to become zero-diversionary by OctoberNew Heathrow Terminal 2 opens to passengersMalaysia's PM opens the world’s largest terminal for low costersARI Group to Buy an Additional 50% Stake in its Airport Retail Business inCyprusMOU for Reconstruction of Ermolino Airport Signed

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MILITARYFirst South Korean F-16s arrive at BAY Systems for upgradesAirbus Defence and Space and ATK welcome Jordan’s selection of C295gunshipSagem integrates on its tactical Patroller™ UAS a new generation imagerymulti-sensors payloadFire damages PAK-FA prototype on landingIraq Accepts First Lockheed Martin F-16 Aircraft

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whose four-year mandateaccording to ATR's statutes

expired at the end of May 2014

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Monte Belger named presidentof Metron Aviation

Metron Aviation has announcedthat Monte Belger has been

appointed President of MetronAviation. Mr. Belger has a long,successful career in the aviationindustry and was most recently

Vice President of IndustryRelations at the Dulles, Virginia-

based company.

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