20 February 2015

Emirates reject Delta’s apology regarding Anderson’s 9/11 comments

The bitter dispute between US- and Gulf-based airlines has reached a new level after Emirates flatly rejected an open apology made concerning what was seen as incredibly tactless and insensitive remarks made by Delta’s Chief Executive, Richard Anderson. The unfortunate incident relates back to comments made by a group of American airlines that a number […]

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Astronics Corporation reports 2014 fourth quarter sales of US$166.1m and net income of US$18.4m

Astronics Corporation, a leading provider of advanced technologies for the global aerospace, defense, consumer electronics and semiconductor industries, released that consolidated sales increased US$60.6m to US$166.1m, compared with the same period in the prior year. The 2014 fourth quarter included US$43.7m in incremental sales for acquired businesses. Organic sales increased US$16.9m, or 16.1%. Aerospace segment

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Snecma and HAL to create joint venture and build a new production facility in India

Snecma (Safran), a leading manufacturer of aircraft engines, and Hindustan Aeronautics  (HAL), a leading aerospace manufacturer, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on January 28th, 2015 in Bangalore to explore establishing a joint venture in India for the production of aero-engine parts.  The proposed joint venture will initially focus on the manufacture of high-tech parts

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Innovative TaxiBot now used in real flight operations

Following approval by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Lufthansa LEOS, a subsidiary of Lufthansa Technik AG, has commenced operations with the innovative TaxiBot aircraft tractor, developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) with Lufthansa LEOS’ extensive support and cooperation. After extensive testing, the TaxiBot will now be used in real flight operations at Frankfurt Airport.

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Air China announces expansion of nonstop services between Los Angeles and Beijing

Air China’s third nonstop service between Los Angeles and Beijing will start on May 2nd, 2015. Consul General Jian Liu of the Chinese Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China; Los Angeles City Councilmember Mike Bonin and Los Angeles World Airports’ Deputy Executive Director Samson Mengistu welcomed the news of the expanded services from

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Royal Air Maroc to launch Dreamliner service on February 22

Royal Air Maroc, the national airline of Morocco, marks a milestone with the launch of its first Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. The new, superefficient 274-seat aircraft will depart on its inaugural 6.5-hour flight from Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca (CMN) to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on February 22nd. This launch marks

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