November 14, 2019

Boeing dumps unreliable automation system used for 777 jetliner fuselage manufacture

A key automation system which Boeing has deployed for the manufacture of fuselage sections for the 777 jetliner has been phased out owing to unreliability problems. Back in 2015 Boeing began the manufacture of the 777’s fuselage in an upright orientation in a system known as fuselage automated upright build (FAUB) which involved robots drilling […]

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Qantas operates 2nd of 3 Project Sunrise research flights, non-stop from London to Sydney

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Qantas, Australia’s national carrier is preparing for its second ultra-long haul research flight, as part of scientific studies into minimising jetlag for passengers and improving crew wellbeing. The first research flight operated between New York and Sydney non-stop four weeks ago with 49 passengers and crew. It cut around three hours off the typical gate-to-gate

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TrueNoord leases three Embraer E190s to Finnair

Aircraft & Engines

TrueNoord, the specialist regional aircraft lessor, has leased three Embraer E190s to Finnair. These aircraft have been purchased with leases attached from GOAL Aircraft Leasing and they are being sub-leased and operated by Nordic Regional Airlines (NoRRA). Financing was provided under TrueNoord’s term loan warehouse facility supported by Morgan Stanley, NORD/LB Norddeutsche Landesbank, Barclays and

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Airways’ TotalControl simulation taking off to the U.K.

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Airways International’s TotalControl simulator will shortly be used by air traffic control trainees at the United Kingdom’s Takeoff Aviation Academy. Airways will provide Takeoff Direct with a desktop tower simulator and a surveillance simulator, in the first installation of a TotalControl simulation solution into the United Kingdom. The project is due to begin in early

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CAE to train more than 1,000 new easyJet pilots under cadet training agreement

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CAE has signed a long-term exclusive training agreement with easyJet to train 1,000 new easyJet cadet pilots on a Multi-Crew Pilot licence (MPL) programme. CAE will also provide Airbus 320 type rating training and place graduates of CAE’s Integrated Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) programme with easyJet. Selected cadets will begin MPL training with CAE

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Chorus Aviation reports third-quarter 2019 financial results

Financial

In the third-quarter, Chorus reported adjusted EBITDA of US$92.6 million, an increase of US$5.8 million or 6.7% relative to the third quarter of 2018. The Regional Aircraft Leasing segment’s adjusted EBITDA increased by US$13.2 million related to the growth in aircraft earning leasing revenue. The Regional Aviation Services segment’s adjusted EBITDA decreased US$7.4 million, partially

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BOC Aviation delivers two Airbus A321neo aircraft on lease to Sichuan Airlines

Aircraft & Engines

BOC Aviation has delivered the final two of five Airbus A321neo aircraft on lease to Sichuan Airlines. These aircraft are powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF™ PW1100G-JM engines, and were delivered from the Company’s existing order book. Sichuan Airlines is a full-service carrier with more than 300 routes carrying nearly 30 million passengers annually. Established

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Leonardo delivers first AW169M helicopter to Italy’s Guardia di Finanza

Aircraft & Engines

Leonardo has delivered the first of 22 latest-generation AW169M light intermediate twin-engine helicopters for Italy’s Guardia di Finanza. The initial delivery is linked to a contract worth €280 million, which was signed at the end of 2018. It also includes a complete support and training package that could be extended in the future for further

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Lufthansa Group Airlines welcome more than 13.3 million passengers on board in October 2019

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In October 2019, the Lufthansa Group airlines welcomed around 13.3 million passengers. This shows an increase of 1.1% compared to the previous year’s month. Capacity was up 1.4% over the previous year, at the same time, sales increased by 2.7%. The load factor increased by 1.0 point to 82.8%.Cargo capacity increased by 1.7% year-on-year, while

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Improving air travel experience for passengers with disabilities

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Last week, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) concluded its inaugural Global Accessibility Symposium, the first event of its kind seeking to improve the air travel experience for passengers with disabilities. Hosted by Emirates in their home city of Dubai, the Symposium welcomed guests from airlines, regulators and accessibility advocacy groups. The event is in

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Boeing dumps unreliable automation system used for 777 jetliner fuselage manufacture

Qantas operates 2nd of 3 Project Sunrise research flights, non-stop from London to Sydney

TrueNoord leases three Embraer E190s to Finnair

Airways’ TotalControl simulation taking off to the U.K.

CAE to train more than 1,000 new easyJet pilots under cadet training agreement

Chorus Aviation reports third-quarter 2019 financial results

BOC Aviation delivers two Airbus A321neo aircraft on lease to Sichuan Airlines

Leonardo delivers first AW169M helicopter to Italy’s Guardia di Finanza

Lufthansa Group Airlines welcome more than 13.3 million passengers on board in October 2019

Improving air travel experience for passengers with disabilities

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