August 25, 2023

Latest flaw in 737 MAX construction likely to slow down deliveries

American planemaker Boeing has confirmed that the latest manufacturing flaw will likely slow down deliveries of the 737 MAX. Boeing has confirmed that fastener holes on the aft pressure bulkhead on some 737 planes were improperly drilled. Spirit AeroSystems, which manufactures the fuselage for the 737 MAX, has advised that because it “uses multiple suppliers […]

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AEI completes 600th freighter conversion

MRO & Production

Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) has announced that it has completed its 600th freighter conversion. The aircraft tied to this milestone is a Boeing 737-800 owned by GA Telesis (MSN 28235). Since 1958, AEI has been designing, developing and modifying narrow-body freighter aircraft for the world’s air cargo industry. Over the company’s 65-year history, AEI has provided

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Schiphol Airport reports half-year results

Financial

Schiphol Airport‘s first six months marked the beginning of a turnaround for passengers, employees and the airport’s future plans, the group stated. Passengers had a good travel experience again and Schiphol intensified its initiatives to improve working conditions. Another development that characterised the first six months was the plan Schiphol presented to be quieter, cleaner

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Air bp collaborates with ExecuJet at Berlin Brandenburg Airport

Other News

Air bp, the international aviation fuel products and services supplier, is now offering Jet-A1 fuel at Berlin Brandenburg Airport’s (BER) General Aviation (GA) terminal in a newly agreed agency collaboration with ExecuJet. Air will bp will refuel aircraft at the GA terminal supported by two Air bp tankers. ExecuJet, part of the Luxaviation Group, handles

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U.S. Marines conduct a CH-53K test flight at Sikorsky in Stratford, Conn.

U.S. Navy contracts Sikorsky to build 35 CH-53K helicopters

Military & Defense, Top Stories

The U.S. Navy has awarded Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, a US$2.7 billion contract to build and deliver 35 additional CH-53K helicopters – the largest procurement to date for this multi-mission aircraft. “This contract award for 35 CH-53K® helicopters stabilises Sikorsky’s nationwide supply base, creates additional production efficiencies, and provides the U.S. Marine Corps with transformative 21st

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S&P Global Ratings upgrades Delta’s credit rating

Financial

S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has upgraded Delta’s credit rating, citing the company’s financial performance and continued strong demand for air travel. The firm, which evaluates and assigns ratings to companies based on how they measure financial results, upgraded Delta to a “BB+” rating, one step below an investment-grade rating. “The company, along with its mainline

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Latest flaw in 737 MAX construction likely to slow down deliveries

AEI completes 600th freighter conversion

Schiphol Airport reports half-year results

Air bp collaborates with ExecuJet at Berlin Brandenburg Airport

U.S. Navy contracts Sikorsky to build 35 CH-53K helicopters

S&P Global Ratings upgrades Delta’s credit rating

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25 August 2023

Latest flaw in 737 MAX construction likely to slow down deliveries

AEI completes 600th freighter conversion

Schiphol Airport reports half-year results

Air bp collaborates with ExecuJet at Berlin Brandenburg Airport

U.S. Navy contracts Sikorsky to build 35 CH-53K helicopters

S&P Global Ratings upgrades Delta’s credit rating

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