Emirates, one of the world’s largest airlines, announced a commitment to purchase 40 787-10 Dreamliners at the 2017 Dubai Airshow. The deal, including airplanes and related equipment, is valued at US$15.1bn at current list prices. Emirates is the world’s largest Boeing 777 operator and will be the first to receive the new 777X in 2020. …
Work is starting on the first A380 “six-year” C-check for a third-party customer airline at Airbus’ and Etihad Airways Engineering’s joint A380 MRO Services offering in Abu Dhabi. The aircraft, A380 MSN072 belonging to Lufthansa, arrived at the end of October, and following an initial inspection phase, is getting ready to undergo the heavy check …
Lufthansa Technik has been appointed by an undisclosed customer to equip several Boeing 747-8 aircraft with the new broadband Internet solution in the Ka-band frequency range from 2018 onwards. Lufthansa Technik is currently equipping the Airbus A320 Family of the Lufthansa Group with the latest Ka-band satellite technology. In addition, Lufthansa Technik has Supplemental Type …
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The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) announced proposals to address the impact of the aviation industry on climate change. It has proposed that newly designed airplane types meet a CO2 standard from the January 1, 2020 and that airplane types already in-production meet a separate CO2 standard starting from the January 1, 2023. Published on …
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Honeywell has signed Lufthansa Technik as a licensed component repair center and exclusive global asset provider for all Honeywell components and the HGT 1700 APU on Airbus A350 aircraft. Under the agreement, Lufthansa Technik will offer A350 operators around the world an unequaled experience with maintenance, repair and overhaul services for all Honeywell components, including …
SilkAir has signed a 15-year Rate Per Flight Hour (RPFH) maintenance agreement with CFM International to support the LEAP-1B engines that will power its new fleet of 37 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The agreement is valued at $1 billion U.S. at list price and includes a total of 80 engines. SilkAir, which is the …
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Eirtech Aviation Services have successfully developed a cover solution for the Cargo Loading System (CLS) on A320 Family (A319, A320, A321) aircraft. This solution is currently being supplied to a number of customers globally. The solution is easily installed, available in short lead times and once installed allows for bulk loading of passenger baggage and …
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Boeing and Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) have signed an order for five more 787-8 Dreamliners and a commitment to purchase two large freighters. The agreement is valued at about US$1.9bn at current list prices. The freighter commitment will be finalized at a later time. Azerbaijan Airlines also announced it will be the launch customer for the …
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Finnair has raised its guidance for its 2017 comparable operating result as passenger and cargo traffic sales have developed better than forecasted. Finnair has also specified its revenue forecast for 2017. Finnair estimates that in 2017 its capacity will grow approximately 9%, while full-year revenue is expected to grow slightly faster than capacity. Finnair expects …
C&L Aerospace, in partnership with Securaplane Technologies, a Meggitt PLC Company, has received EASA approval for the Securaplane Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) Batteries for Saab 340 aircraft. In August, both companies announced the battery’s Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) and it’s FAA approval. Now with EASA approval, the battery can be installed on Saab 340 Aircraft …
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