05 Jul 2021

North American Newsletter 5 July

AAR signs agreement with Druck, a Baker Hughes business, for global AOG support AAR has signed an agreement with Druck, a Baker Hughes business, to offer global aircraft-on-ground (AOG) support for a range of engine pressure sensors. This service will be performed through AAR´s customer support team and worldwide warehouses network. The multi-year agreement will prevent parts supply delays and provide customers with immediate access to pressure measurement technology. Druck sensors will be used to support applications such as: hydraulics; environmental control systems; fuel monitoring; auxiliary power unit operations; engine measurement; air data measurement; and cabin pressure. AEI to Provide 7 Additional B737-800SF Conversions to Aero Capital Solutions Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) announces the company will provide Austin-based, Aero Capital Solutions (ACS), with seven (7) additional B737-800SF freighter conversions. This news follows an AEI announcement in January 2021 providing ACS with 10 additional B737-800SFs. As a leading lessor of mid-life aircraft and engines, ACS will have a total of twenty-one AEI B737-800SF freighter conversions once this order is complete. ATSG Announces New President of Airline Subsidiary Omni Air International Air Transport Services Group, Inc announced that Omni Air International, LLC, an airline subsidiary of ATSG, has appointed Dan Orcutt as president of the passenger airline, effective immediately. Jeff Crippen, who has served as president since 2008, will remain the chief executive officer of the airline until his retirement at the end of the year. Aviation Capital Group Announces Delivery of Second A320neo to Volaris Aviation Capital Group announced the delivery of one new Airbus A320neo aircraft on long-term lease to Volaris. This aircraft, featuring Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM engines, is the second A320neo to deliver to Volaris from ACG as part of a multi-aircraft transaction between ACG and the airline. Azorra sells two E190s to Alliance Airlines in Australia Azorra announced that it has sold two (2) Embraer E190s to Alliance Airlines in Australia. The aircraft were previously operated by Helvetic Airways in Switzerland. Boeing Appoints Brian West as Chief Financial Officer Boeing named Brian West as the company's executive vice president and chief financial officer effective 27th August. In this role, West will lead all aspects of Boeing's financial strategy, performance, reporting and long-range business planning, as well as investor relations, treasury, controller, and audit operations. West will also oversee the company's business transformation efforts and will have executive responsibility for the company's global financing arm, Boeing Capital Corporation. He will report to Boeing President and CEO David Calhoun and will serve on the company's Executive Council. Jackson Square Aviation Announces Delivery of Two Boeing 737-800 Aircraft to Sun Country Airlines Jackson Square Aviation (JSA) announced the delivery of two Boeing 737-800 aircraft to Sun Country Airlines. Both aircraft will provide differing missions, one suited for scheduled operation while the other is newly configured to offer a unique service to the airline’s V.I.P. charter customers. Acumen Aviation © 5 July 2021  All Rights Reserved.