February 9, 2022

Leonardo teams up with Vertical Aerospace on VX4 electric aircraft programme

Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) has announced a joint development programme with Italian aerospace, defence and security specialist Leonardo to design, test, manufacture and supply the carbon composite fuselage for the Vertical VX4 electric aircraft. The two companies will concentrate on optimising composite structures, modular design, systems installation and structural testing for the co-development of the aircraft’s …

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PTS Aviation leases CFM56-5 engine to majorNorth American carrier

Aircraft & Engines

PTS Aviation, a StandardAero company, has signed a comprehensive three-year General Terms and Aircraft Engine Lease Agreement (GTA/ELA) with a major North American Part 121 carrier, effective immediately. The initial ELA establishes the lease of one serviceable CFM56-5A1F engine for a 36-month term during a crucial period of projected air traffic recovery and growth. This lease …

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Collins Aerospace develops new power module to support next generation of military airborne electronics

Military & Defense

Collins Aerospace has developed a new power module to support open architecture applications such as mission computers, signal processors, aircraft communication and radar systems. The Collins 3Phase 3U power module delivers up to 800 watts of power without requiring additional filtering hardware for space-, weight-, and power- (SWAP)-constrained platforms operating in harsh environments. The solution …

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SKY express joins “Worldwide by easyJet”

Airlines & Routes

easyJet and Crete-based airline SKY express have announced that through ‘Worldwide by easyJet’ customers will now be able to connect via Athens, Thessaloniki, Corfu, Zakynthos, Preveza, Kefalonia, Rhodes, Larnaca, Chania, Heraklion and Thessaloniki to over 20 new Greek destinations. With just a few clicks, customers flying with easyJet will now have access by air …

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Full-month tonnage figures for October are down just -1% compared to those in October 2022 WorldACD data shows

Swissport reports record cargo demand for 2021

Other News

Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the air travel restrictions that characterized much of 2021, Swissport can look back on a successful business year, thanks primarily to its cargo unit. In 2021, goods totalling 5.1 million metric tons (2019: 4.6 million tons) passed through more than 100 air cargo centres. This is …

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Astronics Corporation reports US$177 million in preliminary bookings for fourth-quarter 2021

Financial

Astronics Corporation, a leading provider of advanced technologies for global aerospace, defence and other mission-critical industries, has reported preliminary revenue and bookings for the fourth quarter of 2021. Astronics’ unaudited preliminary revenue in the fourth quarter of 2021 was approximately US$116 million of which approximately US$99 million was from the Aerospace segment and US$17 million …

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Royal New Zealand Air Force selects Thomas Global’s flight displays for Boeing 757 fleet modernization

Military & Defense

The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has selected Thomas Global’s TFD-7000 Series flight displays for its Boeing 757 fleet. The TFD-7000 Series displays deliver the most cost-effective and lowest-risk display upgrade solution for Boeing 757, 767 and 737 aircraft. TFD-7000 Series displays provide a high-performance, cost-effective drop-in LCD retrofit that resolves critical issues around …

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Richard Marston assumes role of Chief Commercial Officer at MAAS Aviation

People

MAAS Aviation, a globally recognised expert in aircraft painting and exterior coatings, has announced changes to its senior team as Richard Marston assumes the role of Chief Commercial Officer and Fran Carew retires after 35 years’ loyal service to the business. Marston joined MAAS Aviation in January 2020 as Director of Customer Service, Sales and …

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