In partnership with GE, Techspace Aero (Safran) is developing components for the new Passport engine designed for the future Bombardier Global 7000 and 8000 business jet. Techspace Aero has been participating in GE’s Passport program since late 2011. Designed specifically for the latest additions to the Bombardier Global jet family, the Passport engine will be […]
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Germany’s airberlin group took delivery of its first Airbus A320 equipped with fuel saving wing tip devices, called Sharklets. The aircraft will join the fleet of the Austrian based airline NIKI, which is owned by the airberlin group. Between now and 2015 the airberlin group, Germany’s second biggest airline, will receive 13 more A320-Family aircraft
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Airbus has installed on the first flight-test A350 XWB (MSN001) its two flight-ready Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines and is also installing the new Honeywell HGT1700 auxiliary power unit (APU) at Airbus’ production facilities in Toulouse (France). The new Trent engines were both received from UTC Aerospace Systems (formerly Goodrich) which had recently prepared the fully
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AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, reported that its AW189 Search & Rescue (SAR) helicopter will play a pivotal role in the provision of SAR services in the UK. Bristow Helicopters Ltd., which has been awarded the contract by the UK Department for Transport to provide SAR services to the UK for 10 years, has selected the
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Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES), has contracted with three business aircraft OEMs to supply its new EmPOWER System, which supports USB capability. The EmPOWER System will be installed on numerous aircraft models. The selection was based on the system’s ability to support multiple passengers with a mix of AC and USB power. The inherent safety
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GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. announced its results for the fourth quarter of 2012. Revenue per available seat-kilometer (RASK) grew by 10.5% over 4Q11, owing to the strategy of rationalizing supply adopted in March 2012. In 4Q12, GOL incurred additional costs of R$197mm due to the winding up of Webjet’s operations and impairment of assets.
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Aircell, a leading provider of in-flight connectivity equipment and services to the business aviation market, announced additional details regarding the pending expansion of Gogo Biz in-flight Internet service for business aircraft operating in Canada. Today, Gogo Biz allows passengers and flight crews to enjoy high-speed Internet access above 10,000 feet in the continental U.S. and
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Flying Colours, the completions, refurbishment and maintenance specialist, reported that Bombardier has awarded the Canadian-based aviation business an exclusive contract to undertake the interior modification of seven CRJ700 NextGen aircraft. The fleet will be completed over a two year period and delivered to an undisclosed Chinese client. The aircraft will be completed for specific mission
