After nearly a decade at the helm of Airbus Group UK (formerly EADS UK), Robin Southwell, OBE, has decided to stand down to pursue new business opportunities outside the Group. The company has appointed Paul Kahn, previously President and Chief Executive Officer of Thales Canada, as his replacement.
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PacAvi Group is spearheading a new program for conversions of Airbus A320 and Airbus A321 aircraft from passenger-to-freighter configuration. PacAvi Group CEO, Dr. Stephan Hollmann, commented on the project: “We view this as an exciting opportunity. There are currently about 600 freighters of the size category of the A320 and A321 operating globally, and this
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Ana Isabel Fernandes is the new Vice-President for OGMA Aerostructures. The newly appointed manager will report directly to OGMA Chairman of the Board and CEO, Rodrigo Almeida Rosa, and will be in charge of the coordination and implementation of the company’s aircraft aerostructures manufacturing strategy. Ana Isabel Fernandes has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from
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Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower engines have successfully powered the Airbus A320neo in its maiden flight. Airbus selected the PW1100G-JM engine to launch the A320neo aircraft family in 2011. The maiden flight of the A320neo is in the air weeks ahead of schedule. The tremendous joint efforts of both Airbus and Pratt & Whitney have made
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Air Canada will introduce year-round mainline service to Amsterdam from Toronto beginning in June 2015 as part of the continuing expansion of its international network. Additions to the summer network also include new Air Canada rouge seasonal service from Montreal to Venice and between Vancouver and Osaka. “Air Canada will continue its international expansion drive
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The Royal Thai Police (RTP) received its first of two Airbus Helicopters AS365 N3+ that were ordered between 2012 and 2013. Configured for search and rescue (SAR) missions, the AS365 N3+ is outfitted with equipment including electrical hoist, rappelling installation, cargo sling and search lights. The RTP’s Airbus Helicopters fleet currently comprises five EC155s from
Indonesian airline TransNusa Aviation Mandiri, took delivery of its first new generation ATR 42-600. The carrier has options for three more ATR 42-600s. TransNusa is introducing the new ATR 42-600 for the first time in Indonesia and the aircraft will be a turning point for the airline’s new development efforts towards the fly-in, fly-out (FIFO)
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In the next 20 years (2014-2033), according to Airbus’ Global Market Forecast, passenger traffic will grow annually at 4.7% driving a need for around 31,400 new passenger and freighter aircraft (100 seats and above) worth US$4.6 trillion. The passenger and freighter fleet will increase from today’s 18,500 aircraft to 37,500 by 2033, an increase of
Air Lease Corporation announced long term lease agreements with Sichuan Airlines (China) for two new Airbus A321-200s. Both aircraft, scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2015, are outfitted with Sharklets and powered by IAE V2533 engines. The aircraft will deliver from ALC’s order book with Airbus, adding to numerous Airbus A330, A321 and
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