January 24, 2023

SmartLynx Airlines appoints Ian Davies as new VP of Technical

Latvia-based SmartLynx Airlines has announced the executive appointment of Ian Davies as the new VP of Technical. Davies will be responsible for strategic development, supervision and management of the organisation’s CAMO operations, as well as budget control related to engineering, planning, 24/7 MCC functions, spare parts supply chain, storage and logistics, line and base […]

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Recaro sees Air China launch the new CL6720 business-class seat

Aircraft & Engines, Top Stories

The Recaro Aircraft Seating (Recaro) CL6720 customised for Air China took to the skies for the first time in the cabin of an Airbus A350 en route from Beijing to Chengdu on January 20. In addition to the new seat, the aircraft included Recaro PL3530 seats in the premium economy section and CL3710 seats in

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Elbit Systems-Cyclone to supply large main deck cargo doors for Boeing 777 Freighter

Uncategorized

Elbit Systems has reported that its wholly owned subsidiary, Elbit Systems-Cyclone, has been awarded a contract for the supply of aero-structure assemblies to the Boeing Company. The contract includes production and supply of the largest main deck cargo door (MDCD) for the Boeing 777 Freighter and 777-8 Freighter. Cyclone offers a broad range of aerospace capabilities,

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Pioneering Norfolk aviation project lifts off

Aircraft & Engines

A pioneering Norfolk, England, aviation project aimed at improving healthcare and saving lives in some of the most remote parts of the world is a step closer to take-off after taking its maiden flight. Old Buckenham-based firm NUNCATS is in the process of developing the ‘electric sky jeep’, to provide cheap and sustainable transport to

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FAI Air Ambulance receives European Aeromedical Institute accreditation for the fifth-time

Airlines & Routes

FAI rent-a-jet GmbH’s Air Ambulance Division has received accreditation from the European Aeromedical Institute (EURAMI) for the fifth time for both long-range, intercontinental fixed-wing and regional fixed-wing air ambulance services. This includes medical endorsements of adult critical care, advanced adult critical care, paediatric critical care and neonatal critical care. The accreditation covers 15 aircraft in the

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Emirates completes engine ground testing with 100% sustainable aviation fuel

Aircraft & Engines

Emirates has successfully completed the ground engine testing for one of its GE90 engines on a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The objective of the ground testing and analysis is to demonstrate the capability of the GE90 engine to run on the specially blended 100% SAF without affecting its performance, requiring

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Kellstrom Aerospace and AMETEK Aerospace & Defense renew and expand commercial aftermarket distribution agreements

MRO & Production

Kellstrom Aerospace, a global commercial aftermarket OEM distribution leader providing a comprehensive range of aircraft lifecycle solutions, has announced the renewal and expansion of its global, exclusive commercial aftermarket distribution agreements with five business units of AMETEK Aerospace & Defense including AMETEK Sensors and Fluid Management Systems (SFMS), Hughes Treitler, Rotron, Airtechnology Group, and FMH

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Finnair’s Board of Directors approve long-term incentive plans

Financial

Finnair’s Board of Directors has announced that it has approved Finnair’s long-term incentive plans. The plans support the implementation of Finnair’s strategy to restore its profitability and the performance criteria for the plans in Finnair EBIT margin. The target levels for the improved EBIT margin during 2023–2025 are the same for all personnel groups. The

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