KF Aerospace

BBAM delivers first Alaska Air Cargo 737-800 freighter conversion

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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DALLAS, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Cargo today took delivery of the first of two 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) aircraft on lease from BBAM Limited Partnership (BBAM).

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  • DALLAS, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Cargo today took delivery of the first of two 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) aircraft on lease from BBAM Limited Partnership (BBAM).
  • Alaska Air Cargo plans to use the aircraft for expanded freight service in the state of Alaska and beyond in the coming months.
  • "We look forward to welcoming this first of two Boeing 737-800s into our current fleet," said Adam Drouhard, managing director of Alaska Air Cargo.
  • We appreciate BBAM and Boeing's support in converting these former Alaska Airlines passenger aircraft to freighters and allowing us to expand our lift at Alaska Air Cargo."

SkyAlyne selected by the Government of Canada for Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) Program

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Friday, July 28, 2023
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"We are honoured to be named today by Canada as the preferred bidder for FAcT," said France Hébert, President, SkyAlyne and Vice President, Defense & Security – Canada, CAE.

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  • "We are honoured to be named today by Canada as the preferred bidder for FAcT," said France Hébert, President, SkyAlyne and Vice President, Defense & Security – Canada, CAE.
  • "SkyAlyne is ready to execute the FAcT contract and collaborate with Canada and the RCAF on preparing our aircrew for the challenges of today and tomorrow."
  • The new single contract will replace and expand training services currently provided through two separate contracts (managed by SkyAlyne parent companies KF Aerospace and CAE) and through in-house aircrew training delivery by the RCAF.
  • SkyAlyne also submitted an extensive Indigenous Participation Plan as part of the requirement to commit a minimum of 5% of the contract value.

Jetaire Group Announces Agreement with KF Aerospace to Promote their INVICTA™ Aircraft Fuel Ignition Mitigation Solution in Canada

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ga., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jetaire Group, known for their aircraft fuel tank ignition mitigation system, INVICTA™, will promote the INVICTA™ product in Canada through a commercial agreement with KF Aerospace in Kelowna, British Columbia. The INVICTA™ product is the only patented solution designed to bring transport aircraft into compliance with airworthiness directives as issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and adopted by Transport Canada.

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  • FAYETTEVILLE, Ga., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jetaire Group, known for their aircraft fuel tank ignition mitigation system, INVICTA™, will promote the INVICTA™ product in Canada through a commercial agreement with KF Aerospace in Kelowna, British Columbia.
  • "We are excited to establish a working relationship with Canada's leading MRO, KF Aerospace, to help us continue to accelerate the adoption of our industry-leading INVICTA™ solution for aircraft fuel tank flammability reduction," said Jetaire Group CEO, Michael Williams.
  • "The Jetaire Group and KF Aerospace partnership will provide Canadian airlines and lessors with the most cost-effective modification that brings aircraft into compliance ahead of regulatory agencies' mandatory timelines," Williams added.
  • INVICTA™ provides a fault-free solution that meets mandatory compliance requirements and supports the safety of passengers, crew, and aircraft.