October 2, 2019

U.S. Air Force awards Boeing US$2.6 billion contract for fifth KC-46A tanker lot

The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a US$2.6 billion contract for 15 KC-46A tanker aircraft, spares, support equipment, spare engines and wing air refueling pod kits. With this fifth production lot, Boeing now is on contract for 67 KC-46 tankers. Boeing received its first two production lots, for 7 and 12 aircraft, in August […]

U.S. Air Force awards Boeing US$2.6 billion contract for fifth KC-46A tanker lot Read More »

Jetaire receives AS9100 Certification

MRO & Production

Jetaire has fulfilled the requirements and met the standards for certification to AS9100, the well-recognized International Quality Management System for the Aviation, Space and Defense industry. Certification to AS9100 includes certification to ISO 9001, plus additional aerospace quality and processes requirements. “We have always followed stringent procedures for our manufacturing and related activities to ensure

Jetaire receives AS9100 Certification Read More »

FACC secures production order from Bombardier Belfast

MRO & Production

FACC has received an order from Bombardier Belfast and is thus successfully expanding its customer portfolio: The company has placed an order with FACC for the production of thrust reverser trans cowl components for the A320neo aircraft family. With this order, FACC has now extended its long-standing cooperation with Bombardier in the areas of Cabin

FACC secures production order from Bombardier Belfast Read More »

British Airways and Malaysia Airlines sign new codeshare agreement

Airlines & Routes

British Airways has signed a new codeshare agreement with oneworld partner Malaysia Airlines. The new code will be added to 14 destinations the airline serves in Malaysia, including Langkawi, Penang and Kota Kinabalu, and nine cities in Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, New Zealand and Vietnam. As part of the new agreement, customers will have an even

British Airways and Malaysia Airlines sign new codeshare agreement Read More »

Bombardier names Christophe Degoumois VP of International Business Aircraft Sales

People

Bombardier has named Christophe Degoumois as Vice President of Sales, International, for Bombardier Business Aircraft, overseeing business jet sales in all regions outside the Americas. Degoumois joined Bombardier in 2004 as a Sales Director, occupying roles of increasing responsibility over the last 15 years, including Vice President of Sales in China and the Asia-Pacific. In

Bombardier names Christophe Degoumois VP of International Business Aircraft Sales Read More »

Virgin Galactic and Italian Air Force sign first government contract for human-tended research flight

Aircraft & Engines

Virgin Galactic has signed a new contract with the Italian Air Force for a research flight onboard the company’s SpaceShipTwo system during which Italian researchers will actively conduct experiments while they are in space. The contract marks the first time a government department has funded a human-tended research flight on a commercial space vehicle. The

Virgin Galactic and Italian Air Force sign first government contract for human-tended research flight Read More »

Airbus inaugurates new A320 structure assembly line in Hamburg

MRO & Production

Airbus has inaugurated its highly automated fuselage structure assembly line for A320 Family aircraft in Hamburg, showcasing an evolution in Airbus’ industrial production system. With a special focus on manufacturing longer sections for the A321LR, the new facility features 20 robots, a new logistics concept, automated positioning by laser measurement as well as a digital

Airbus inaugurates new A320 structure assembly line in Hamburg Read More »

ACC expands Ethiopian Airlines partnership

Airlines & Routes

Aviation service provider ACC Aviation Group, has announced the expansion of its partnership with national flag carrier and Star Alliance member, Ethiopian Airlines, to include the operator’s charter and leasing capacity across North America and Asia, in addition to aircraft availability across Europe. To date, the collaboration has yielded significant results for the aviation service

ACC expands Ethiopian Airlines partnership Read More »

Airbus Helicopters and EASA sign MOC to bring next generation of VTOL platforms to life

Uncategorized

Airbus Helicopters and EASA have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation aimed to harness their respective experience and know-how to bring the next generation of VTOL platforms to life, along with the necessary regulatory framework to support them. “I am very pleased to be joining efforts with EASA to build a common framework for the next generation

Airbus Helicopters and EASA sign MOC to bring next generation of VTOL platforms to life Read More »

Domodedovo Airport enhances slot coordination system

Airports

Moscow Domodedovo airport has started deploying Slot Management System software to improve slot allocation, schedules facilitation, and schedule data collection processes. Moscow Domodedovo is the only Level 2 airport in the Moscow aviation hub according to IATA’s classification. The airport infrastructure provides carriers with greater flexibility to optimize their schedules and manage resources more efficiently.

Domodedovo Airport enhances slot coordination system Read More »

U.S. Air Force awards Boeing US$2.6 billion contract for fifth KC-46A tanker lot

Jetaire receives AS9100 Certification

FACC secures production order from Bombardier Belfast

British Airways and Malaysia Airlines sign new codeshare agreement

Bombardier names Christophe Degoumois VP of International Business Aircraft Sales

Virgin Galactic and Italian Air Force sign first government contract for human-tended research flight

Airbus inaugurates new A320 structure assembly line in Hamburg

ACC expands Ethiopian Airlines partnership

Airbus Helicopters and EASA sign MOC to bring next generation of VTOL platforms to life

Domodedovo Airport enhances slot coordination system

Stay Connected

Subscribe

2 October 2019

Stay Connected

Subscribe