Qantas will mark the end of an era with the departure of the national carrier’s last Boeing 747 jumbo jet on July 22. The final 747-400 in the fleet (registration VH-OEJ) departed Sydney at 2pm as flight number QF7474, bringing to an end five decades of history-making moments for the national carrier and aviation in […]
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GA Telesis Engine Services OY (GATES), the engine heavy maintenanceunit of global aviation integrator GA Telesis, has announced a significant capital expenditure to upgrade its test cell operation to the highest standards and technology available. The new upgrade will provide thecompany with one of the most robust and modern test cells in mainland Europe and
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With the FAA having completed three days of certification flight tests on July 1 relating to the Boeing 737 MAX automated flight control system, its Flight Standardization Board (FSB) and Joint Operations Evaluation Board (JOEB) are making final plans to review proposed training for flight crews that now incorporate design changes and crew procedures. The
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R22and R44 helicopters purchased after January 15 this year will be outfitted with Lycoming’s recently certified Electronic Ignition System (EIS). The EIS offers increased reliability, improved starting characteristics, and reduced maintenance. The EIS installation replaces the left starting magneto. The remaining right magneto provides redundant ignition and eliminates the need for a backup power supply.
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General Electric (GE) has announced the appointment of Nyimpini Mabunda as the Chief Executive Officer for Southern Africa. In this role, Mabunda will lead GE’s growth in the region and drive alignment across its Power, Healthcare, Aviation and Renewable Energy businesses. He will also drive GE’s BBBEE roadmap and processes in South Africa. Prior to
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C&L Aerospace now offers PPG cockpit windshields for business and regional aircraft. C&L specializes in many different aircraft types including the Saab 340, ATR 42/72, ERJ 135/145, Embraer Legacy, Challenger 601/604, Global Express, Hawker 800/800XP, and more. C&L’s global warehouses, which are located in the United Kingdom, Australia, and the United States, will stock the
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Boeing and Etihad Airways will use a 787-10 Dreamliner to test ways to reduce emissions and noise as part of the aerospace company’s ecoDemonstrator program before the airline accepts delivery of the airplane this fall. The collaboration, which includes extensive sound measurement testing with industry partners, builds on a strategic sustainability alliance Boeing and Etihad
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NEC Corporation and SITA today announced a global partnership to develop market-leading solutions that enable a secure walk-through travel experience at airports, leveraging NEC’s I:Delight identity management platform together with SITA Smart Path and SITA Flex. The partnership comes as airports and airlines increasingly look to low-touch and automated passenger processing in order to comply
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ATP, the USA’s leading flight school, has taken delivery of six new Piper Archer TXs, taking its predominantly Archer-manufactured training aircraft to a fleet total of 412. In addition, the company has renewed an order for an additional 100 Piper aircraft. While the airline industry currently battles against the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic, the
Farsound Aviation has appointed Graham Mitchell as the Company’s new Quality Director. Mitchell is part of Farsound’s senior management team and he is responsible for quality assurance, inspection and also health and safety within the business. Mitchell replaces Phil Northfield who was Farsound Aviation’s Technical Director for just short of 15 years. He leaves his
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