Airbus has announced that as a result of successful negotiations with IG Metall union and works council, which represents workers in Germany, no redundancies will be enforced in Germany before year-end 2023. As Airbus aims to implement a restructuring program which will affect 15,000 positions in its workforce, it will be looking to early retirements, …
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MTU Maintenance saw only an 18% reduction in incoming engines across its entire portfolio in 2020, which was above market expectations of a drop of 45% in shop visits for the global aftermarket for commercial engines. MTU Maintenance attributes this stability to its broad engine portfolio, with 30 engine types, including the newly added LEAP …
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Boom Supersonic has announced a strategic investment from American Express Ventures. The funds will support the continued development of Boom’s flagship product, the supersonic airliner Overture. Overture is Boom’s 65- to 88-seat supersonic airliner, capable of running on 100% sustainable aviation fuel. The supersonic aircraft is slated to roll out in 2025 and begin commercial …
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Etihad Airways has announced its financial and operating results for 2020, recording a 76% fall in passengers carried throughout the year (4.2 million, compared to 17.5 million in 2019) as a result of lower demand and reduced flight capacity caused by the unparalleled global downturn in commercial aviation. As a consequence of the COVID pandemic …
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Recaro Aircraft Seating has received additional orders to outfit Alaska Airlines’ (Alaska) new B737 MAX aircraft with 13 shipsets of the CL4710 and BL3530 seats. Alaska is the first carrier to order more Boeing B737 MAX aircraft after it was cleared by the FAA. The BL3530 offers passengers premium comfort and innovative amenities, and its …
Stevens Aerospace has announced that all four of the company’s MRO facilities have been designated as authorized installation centers for the highly regarded PRIZM LED Cabin Lighting systems. The solid-state technology is cost-effective, app-based and provides a cabin environment that creates stunning aesthetics and even impacts passengers’ state of mind. PRIZM’s customizable full-color LED spectrum …
Fokker Services, a GKN Aerospace company, has redelivered its first Alliance Airlines Fokker 70 aircraft as part of a five-year heavy maintenance checks agreement. The Fokker Services Asia facility now provides base checks for the Australian operator’s fleet of Fokker 70 and Fokker 100 aircraft. This new deal, effective until 2025, builds on Fokker Services Asia’s reputation …
Software and technology provider Sabre Corporation has announced the implementation of Sabre’s Recovery Manager Operations solution for China’s national flag carrier, Air China, as well as China Eastern Airlines, to enhance their operational recovery capability and future growth. Air China and China Eastern are both now using Sabre’s Recovery Manager Operations solution to identify operational issues across …
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