14 Feb 2023

North American Aviation Newsletter

AEI Announces Order From Everts Air Cargo For An Additional MD88SF Freighter Conversion

Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) announced the company has signed a contract to provide Fairbanks, Alaska-based Everts Air Cargo with an MD88SF freighter conversion. The aircraft will commence modification next month. Modification touch labor will be performed by Dothan, Alabama-based, Commercial Jet, which is an authorized AEI Conversion Center.

American Airlines Announces Proposed Offering of Senior Secured Notes

American Airlines announced a proposed private offering of $750 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2028 The Notes will be guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by the Guarantor. The airline expects to use the proceeds from the offering of the Notes to repay a portion of the term loans outstanding under the term loan credit facility established under the Amended and Restated Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated May 21, 2015.

Global Crossing Airlines Receives FAA Approval to Commence Cargo Operations

Global Crossing Airlines announced that is has received approval from the US FAA for cargo operations and will commence revenue cargo flights with the Airbus A321 Passenger to Freighter (P2F) aircraft. The carrier has one Airbus A321F aircraft and is expecting the second A321F to arrive by mid-March, with the third A321F to be delivered in May. Global Crossing Airlines CEO & Chairman Ed Wegel said “This is a tremendously significant milestone for GlobalX on our path to being one of the leading narrow body charter operators for both passengers and freight in North America. Our expansion into cargo has always been a key aspect of our growth strategy to diversify our revenue streams and maximize the use of all of our assets.”

Pratt & Whitney GTR Engines to be Overhauled in New Delta TechOps Atlanta Facility

Delta TechOps and Pratt & Whitney celebrated the unveiling of a new, larger TechOps engine overhaul facility dedicated to the global Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine MRO network. The 155,000-square-foot facility in Atlanta will house disassembly, assembly, and test capability for engines powering Airbus A220 and A320neo family aircraft.

Willis Lease Finance Corporation Announces Aircraft Base Maintenance Approvals

Willis Lease Finance Corporation announced that its United Kingdom subsidiary, Willis Aviation Services Limited (“WASL”), has expanded its service offerings to include UK CAA base maintenance approvals for the Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737NG, ATR 42/72, and Embraer 135/145 aircraft. These latest approvals complement WLFC’s existing UK CAA and EASA line maintenance approval capabilities at its facility at Teesside International Airport.

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