September 26, 2017

Panasonic Avionics appoints Adri Ruiter as new Vice President of Operations

Panasonic Avionics has named Adri Ruiter as its new Vice President of Global Operations. With almost 30 years of experience in the aviation industry, Adri will be responsible for key global operations activity, including operational strategy, program management, supplier management and global manufacturing to ensure the highest level of consistent customer delivery.

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SA Airlink signs GE's TrueChoice Flight Hour agreement for CF34 engines

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SA Airlink signed a 10-year, TrueChoice™ Flight Hour agreement with GE Aviation for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of the CF34-8E and CF34-10E engines powering its three EMBRAER E170 and 10 EMBRAER E190 aircraft. With this agreement, GE Aviation will be the service provider for all SA Airlink’s GE engines. Headquartered in Johannesburg, SA Airlink,

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Qatar Airways signs order with Boeing for two 747-8 Freighters and four 777-300ERs

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Boeing and Qatar Airways have announced an order for two 747-8 Freighters and four 777-300ERs (Extended Range), valued at US$2.16bn at list prices. The orders were previously unidentified on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website. The airline also received the first of its 747-8 Freighters at a delivery ceremony.

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European laminar flow research takes new step with Airbus’ BLADE Flight Lab

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Airbus initiated its latest research in further reducing the fuel consumption of airliners – keeping the company and Europe at the forefront of enhancing air transportation’s ecological footprint. This milestone was the Airbus A340 Flight Lab’s first takeoff equipped with outer wing sections designed for highly smooth airflow over their surfaces. Known as natural laminar

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MK Aviation expands portfolio with five new engines

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M.K. Aviation, the global aircraft and engine leasing company, has recently concluded five new transactions including the purchase and lease of two CF6-80 engines, one PW4060 engine, and two RB211-535 engines. These engine customers join M.K. Aviation’s growing portfolio, which stretches worldwide. “Thanks to these successful transactions and its strong and stable credit history, M.K.

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Embraer selects new IFEC supplier for E-Jets E2s

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Embraer has selected Meggitt Polymers & Composites and KID-Systeme as its new inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) system suppliers for the E-Jets E2, the second generation of the E-Jets family of commercial aircraft. Meggitt will design and produce a high performance radome assembly for in-flight connectivity, while KID-Systeme was selected by Embraer to provide the

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Air BP wins new fuel services contract at Muenster Osnabrück International Airport

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Air BP, the international aviation fuel products and service supplier, is expanding its footprint in Germany with the announcement that it has secured a new contract at Muenster Osnabrück Airport (FMO/EDDG). The contract, won after a lengthy tender process, commences April 1, 2018. Muenster Osnabrück will receive supply of jet fuel and avgas 100LL. Air

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RFID innovators PervasID adds Serial Tech Entrepreneur to Board

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PervasID, a leading provider of RFID reader technology has announced the addition of Ian Sugarbroad to its advisory board. Ian brings over 40 years of entrepreneurial experience growing successful companies both in Silicon Valley and the UK. Since 1998 Ian has managed three successful venture backed start-ups as either CEO or COO, two in the

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Air France’s new little sister, Joon, ready to take off

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The Air France-KLM group is expanding with Joon, Air France’s new little sister. The airline has been designed to meet the expectations of a new generation of travellers and will be one of Air France’s priorities in its offensive to win back market share. 140 Joon flight attendants and qualified pilots from Air France will

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