May 23, 2023

Jet Aviation starting to use bio-based resin for first time in VVIP components

Jet Aviation, an offshoot of General Dynamics, has announced that its Basel, Switzerland facility is to start using bio-based resin for composite parts in its VVIP cabin interiors. The company currently has two completion projects it is working on, and these parts will be integrated into them both. The resin is produced from up to …

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The Pearl 10X engine will power Dassault’s flagship, the Falcon 10X jet

Rolls-Royce Pearl 10X engine development programme accumulates more than 1,500 testing hours

Aircraft & Engines

Rolls-Royce has reported the progress of its Pearl 10X engine development programme. According to the company, the Pearl 10X programme is advancing at pace and has successfully accumulated more than 1,500 testing hours, both on the Advance 2 demonstrator and the Pearl 10X engine configuration. The team is now preparing for the start of the …

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Doug Parker to join the Qantas Board

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The Qantas Group has reported two changes to its Board, as the national carrier continues to focus on renewal. Former American Airlines CEO and Chairman, Doug Parker, will join the Qantas Board, bringing more than 35 years of aviation experience gained in one of the world’s most dynamic aviation markets. In November, long-serving Qantas Director …

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Kawasaki Motors becomes strategic investor in VoltAero

Financial

Kawasaki Motors has become a strategic investor in VoltAero, joining Series B funding for the development, production and certification of VoltAero’s Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft family. This investment – which was announced prior to the opening of the EBACE European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Geneva, Switzerland – marks the Cassio programme’s latest milestone, uniting VoltAero …

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Weston Aviation launches new brand identity

Other News

Weston Aviation, the UK and Ireland-based aviation services specialist, has launched a new brand identity for the company. The new branding will start to be introduced throughout the network from May and is designed to support the company’s planned expansion to its FBO network, portfolio of services and also its international ambitions. Launched in 1995, …

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AAR selects Tom Hoferer as VP of Repair and Engineering Services

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AAR CORP has selected Tom Hoferer as its Vice President of Repair and Engineering Services. In this role Hoferer will oversee the company’s maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) Services and mobility systems operations. Hoferer brings more than 30 years of experience with GE Aerospace, where he held various leadership positions focused on business growth and …

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Scoot selects Embraer E190-E2 jets to unlock growth

Aircraft & Engines

Singapore Airlines’ low-cost subsidiary, Scoot, has selected the Embraer E190-E2 jets to unlock growth in the region. Nine E190-E2 jets will join Scoot’s fleet in a lease arrangement with Azorra. The first delivery of the E190-E2, the quietest and most fuel-efficient aircraft under 150 seats, is scheduled for delivery in 2024. The aircraft will come …

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Honeywell and LHT enhance collaboration on digital platform AVIATAR

Information Technology

Honeywell and Lufthansa Technik (LHT) are enhancing their collaboration on Lufthansa Technik’s digital platform AVIATAR to improve the customer experience in aviation analytics. Honeywell Connected Maintenance analytics are now being fully integrated into AVIATAR’s Predictive Health Analytics (PHA) suite, which will grow to more than 100 predictors for multiple Airbus and Boeing aircraft types. Airline …

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ExecuJet MRO Services Africa chosen as Authorized Service Centre (ASC) by Embraer

MRO & Production

ExecuJet MRO Services has been appointed by Embraer as its authorised service centre (ASC) for business jets in Africa. The decision represents an expansion of the aircraft manufacturer’s service network in the region. “We are pleased to partner with ExecuJet for supporting our customers in Africa. The region has a great potential to grow, and …

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