Having speeded up deliveries to cash-strapped airlines, Airbus has announced that it intends to increase production of its popular single-aisle jets, the A-320 Family, from 40 to 47 units a month in the third-quarter of 2021, in an attempt to stop burning cash and demand permitting. The A320 Family of jets have been identified as …
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The airframe for VoltAero’s Cassio hybrid-electric aircraft will be developed by Sonaca Group, applying this Belgium-headquartered company’s expertise in optimized aerostructures to the VoltAero family of four, six and ten-seat airplanes. Under the terms of the agreement unveiled on October 29, Sonaca Group will transition Cassio from its current design status into a production-ready definition, …
On Saturday October 31, Flight 8777 will mark the end of the 777 era for Delta during what has been an unprecedented time for the airline industry. The five-and-a-half hour flight from New York-JFK – Los Angeles will include special announcements and onboard treats for customers and aviation enthusiasts. Some passengers booked this final flight …
Nasmyth Group has signed a multi-million-pound contract with Incora to manufacture precision engineered components for multiple platforms including new and aftermarket OE (Original Engine) build and support to Legacy engines. The seven-year contract will be carried out by the Nasmyth Bulwell team, from its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Pinxton, Nottinghamshire and Nasmyth Group’s manufacturing team …
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Kuwait Airways, the national airline of Kuwait, has received its first two A330neos. These aircraft are the first of eight A330neos ordered by the airline. The carrier currently operates a fleet of 15 Airbus aircraft comprising seven A320ceos, three A320neos and five A330ceos. This event also marks Airbus’ first A330-800 delivery. The new-generation wide-body aircraft is …
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Inmarsat has unveiled details of a next-generation terminal for its GX Aviation inflight broadband solution, which has been developed in collaboration with GDC Technics, a leader in engineering and technical services, modifications and electronic systems. The innovative light-weight, low-drag terminal is available to airlines across the world and has been designed to ensure that the …
United Airlines has announced the first free transatlantic COVID-19 testing pilot program for customers. From November 16 through December 11, the airline will offer rapid tests to every passenger over two years old and crew members on board select flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to London Heathrow (LHR), free of charge. Anyone who …
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