Spirit AeroSystems develops and leverages innovative composite technology

Spirit AeroSystems has leveraged advanced composite technology from its Research and Development portfolio to introduce new work at the company’s U.K. facility. Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon visited Spirit’s site in Prestwick, Ayrshire, to share details of the new single-aisle spoiler work on the Airbus A320 family programs. “We are pleased to utilize this innovative […]

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Boeing Shanghai completes base maintenance and Wi-Fi modification for first Chinese customer

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Boeing Shanghai Aviation Services and Xiamen Air celebrated the completion of the first 787-8 base maintenance check, also known as a C-check and Wi-Fi modification at Boeing Shanghai’s hangar at Shanghai Pudong Airport. The relationship with Xiamen Air solidifies Boeing Shanghai’s position in the global market for 787 heavy maintenance and connectivity modifications as it

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Hong Kong Airlines becomes new operator of A350 XWB

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Hong Kong Airlines has taken delivery of its first A350-900, on lease from AerCap, making the carrier the 15th airline to operate the twin aisle airliner. Altogether Hong Kong Airlines will acquire 21 Airbus A350 XWB, including 15 purchased directly from Airbus and six on lease from third party lessors. The A350 XWB will bring

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AirAsia remains confident despite 60% drop in Q2 net profit

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Earlier this week shares in AirAsia fell by 1% on the release of disappointing Q2 net returns, with a 60% drop in net profit compared to Q2 2016. Th is result was mainly due to higher operating costs, predominantly 60% higher staff costs and 82% higher aircraft fuel expenses. Despite this result, the Kuala Lumpur-based

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S7 Airlines orders new Embraer E170 full flight simulator

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S7 Airlines, a oneworld® global airline alliance member, has announced that it has ordered an Embraer E170 full flight simulator by FlightSafety. The simulator will be installed and put into operation in the S7 Training aviation training centre at the end of 2018. Full flight simulators (FFS) are designed for pilots to train their flight

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Baines Simmons wins European Defence Agency (EDA) consultancy contract

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Air Partner’s aviation safety consultancy company Baines Simmons has been awarded a four-year contract to provide consultancy and training services to the EDA, supporting continued development and deployment of the full suite of European Military Airworthiness Requirements (EMARs). Baines Simmons will provide EMAR development and implementation advice, guidance and training to the EDA and its

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OEMServices develops partnership with Thompson Robbins

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OEMServices, headquartered in France and Thompson Robbins Components, headquartered in Singapore, member of the Thompson Robbins Group, have jointly signed an agreement to work together to explore growth opportunities in the Asia Pacific region in the field of components services for the airline industry. OEMServices is a joint venture between four Original Equipment Manufacturers namely,

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Fully outfitted Gulfstream G600 test aircraft completes first flight

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Gulfstream Aerospace has reported that the final aircraft in the Gulfstream G600 flight-test program has flown for the first time. Outfitted with a complete interior, the aircraft serves as a cabin testbed to ensure a superior customer experience. The aircraft is the fifth to join the G600 flight-test program since it began on Dec. 17,

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