The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), contracted by 3.2% in July 2019, compared to the same period in 2018. This marks the ninth consecutive month of year-on-year decline in freight volumes. Air cargo continues to suffer from weak […]
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AiRXOS has concluded real-world flight operations for the FAA’s first phase of the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Traffic Management Pilot Program (UPP). The UPP, established in 2017, was designed to identify the initial set of industry and FAA capabilities required to support UAS Traffic Management (UTM) operations. As a UAS Service Supplier (USS) for UTM,
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China Airlines has finalized its agreement with Boeing to order six 777 Freighters to modernize its cargo fleet. The carrier, which currently operates one of the world’s largest 747 Freighter fleets, plans to transition to the twin-engine freighters as it launches operations from Taipei to North America, a key market that provides higher yields for
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AJW Technique, the maintenance hub for AJW Group’s component repair and overhaul service, based in Montreal, has announced a commitment for enhanced collaboration with Liebherr Aerospace Saline, a leading OEM service center in North America. The effort will enable the two businesses to better support airlines across the globe, with AJW Technique receiving access to
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Tunisair Express and ATR, the regional aircraft manufacturer have confirmed a firm order for three ATR 72-600s. The aircraft will renew Tunisair Express’s regional fleet and supply essential connectivity, both domestically and internationally. The modern ATR turboprops support airline operations by burning 40% less fuel and emitting 40% less CO2. The ATR -600 cabin will
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Safran S.A., the French multinational aircraft engine, rocket engine, aerospace component and defense company, has reported better-than-expected results for the first six months of 2019. Commenting on the results, Safran CEO Philippe Petitcolin said: “H1 results have confirmed the trajectory of vigorous growth observed in Q1, with very strong revenue and profitability increase trending above
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Russian rotary wing MRO provider UTair Engineering has chosen AMOS and has already planned the first project steps. UTair Engineering now becomes the second member of the UTair Group to choose AMOS, following the airline UTair Aviation, who joined the AMOS Community in 2012. AMOS offers a wide scope of dedicated functions for helicopters to
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Precision Aircraft Solutions has redelivered one Boeing 757-200 aircraft, MSN 29941, to SF Airlines, a subsidiary of SF Express. The conversion is the 24th Precision passenger-to-freighter Boeing 757 aircraft to join the SF air operation. SF Airlines, MSN 29941, was converted at the AMECO facility in Chengdu, China.
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CAE it’s expanding its training capacity in Asia with a brand-new training centre in Bangkok, Thailand, to support Thai AirAsia’s growth in the region. In addition, CAE will open a brand-new training centre in Gurugram, National Capital Region (NCR) to support pilot training needs in India. As part of CAE’s existing long-term agreement with Thai
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CIRCOR Aerospace, a CIRCOR International company, has reported that its Aerospace & Defense California business has been awarded an exclusive five-year Aftermarket Service Agreement with Emirates Airline. CIRCOR will provide aftermarket parts support, component repair, and overhaul services. “We are pleased to provide aftermarket service to Emirates in support of the global fleet of one
