September 28, 2020

Light at end of tunnel for 737 MAX – may take to the skies again in November

There is optimism at Boeing that its beleaguered 737 MAX may obtain its certification of airworthiness by November and enter back into service by the end of the year. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is due to conduct an evaluation flight this week, with Chief Steve Dickson at the controls. Previously a commercial pilot, Dickson […]

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Sanad signs 1.0 billion dirhams deal with Pratt & Whitney and International Aero Engines

MRO & Production

Sanad, an industry leader in aerospace engineering and leasing solutions, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), announced a new one billion Emirati dirham (US$272 million) deal with Pratt & Whitney and International Aero Engines (IAE). The new agreement will see Sanad Aerotech providing IAE with expanded MRO services for its V2500

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First Airbus C295 aircraft arrives in Canada

Military & Defense

The first Airbus C295 aircraft, purchased by the Government of Canada for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) Fixed Wing Search and Rescue Aircraft Replacement (FWSAR) project, has arrived at 19 Wing, Canadian Forces Base Comox, in British Columbia, Canada. The aircraft, designated CC-295 for the Canadian customer, landed at its home base on September 17,

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ALA appoints Marco Ferreira new General Manager for ALA France

People

ALA has appointed Marco Ferreira as new General Manager for ALA France. Based in Mont-de-Marsan, ALA France is a supply chain management company providing fasteners and aerospace parts within the aerospace and defense markets, and with service provider contracts with key OEMs based in France. Ferreira has a successful long-standing work experience in aerospace distribution

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HAECO Landing Gear Services completes inaugural Boeing 787 Dreamliner landing gear overhaul

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HAECO Landing Gear Services has completed the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner landing gear overhaul. The gears have been released by HAECO Landing Gear Services under the authority of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB). The company is the first MRO to be approved with

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Nordic Aviation Capital delivers one new Embraer E190 to HOP!

Aircraft & Engines

Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has delivered one new Embraer E190, MSN19000773, on lease to HOP!, the regional airline of the Air France group. This is the final aircraft to deliver as part of a seven-aircraft lease agreement. Regional aircraft lessor NAC serves approximately 75 airline customers in over 50 countries and who’s current fleet comprises

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The first Brazilian Gripen has flown in Brazil

Military & Defense

The first Brazilian Gripen E, designated by Brazilian Air Force (FAB) as F-39 Gripen, concluded its first flight in Brazil. The aircraft flew from the airport in Navegantes to Embraer’s facility in Gavião Peixoto. The official presentation of the aircraft is scheduled to take place during the Aviator’s Day and the Brazilian Air Force Day

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BARIG endorses EU Commission’s reform plans for European airspace

Other News

The Board of Airline Representatives in Germany (BARIG), the association of international and German airlines operating in Germany, expressively endorses the European Commission’s plans to reform the European airspace as announced last week. The “Single European Sky,” an endeavor that has long been advocated by BARIG and other international aviation associations, as well as a

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