Lockheed Martin to temporary alternate work schedule for F-35 production

In response to previously reported COVID-19 F-35 supplier delays, Lockheed Martin is taking proactive measures to mitigate impacts and position the program for the fastest possible recovery by adjusting work schedules, maintaining specialized employee skillsets, and accelerating payments to small and vulnerable suppliers, to continue meeting customer commitments. Lockheed Martin and the International Association of […]

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Delta to fly final MD-88, MD-90 flights June 2

Aircraft & Engines

Delta’s MD-88s and MD-90s will depart on their last scheduled revenue flights on June 2, as Delta officially retires the “Mad Dog” jets from the fleet. In a nod to the T-tail jet’s name, Delta Flight 88, a McDonnell Douglas MD-88, will depart on its last scheduled revenue flight on the morning of Tuesday, June

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AKKA and Avianor join forces to offer EASA-approved Passenger-to-Freighter solution

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AKKA Technologies and Avianor, the majority-owned affiliates of DRAKKAR’s Aerospace & Ground Transportation Division, have signed a collaboration agreement for Avianor’s Passenger-to-Freighter conversion solution, certified by the Canadian civil aviation authority (TCCA), and already embodied on several wide-body aircraft. In order to promote this solution to international markets, AKKA Technologies and Avianor have signed a

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Ethiopian Airlines expects June settlement of compensation-claim with Boeing over grounded 737 MAX

Financial, Top Stories

Ethiopian Airlines’ (Ethiopian) chairman, Tewolde Gebremariam, has confirmed that he anticipates the settlement of a compensation package with Boeing in relation to lost revenue owing to the grounding of the 737 MAX after the crash of one of the jets belonging to Ethiopian in March 2019. “We have invited Boeing to discuss compensation. It’s compensation

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Magnus Örnberg appointed new CFO at SAS

People

SAS has appointed Magnus Örnberg as new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Magnus Örnberg’s most recent position is that of CFO for the SAAB AB defense and security group, a position he has held since 2012. Örnberg is a well-established and valued CFO with comprehensive financial experience from large, listed international industry

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Pro Star Aviation connects PC-24 with Gogo AVANCE L5

Information Technology

Pro Star Aviation, a premier innovative aerospace modification facility, has completed the first installation of the new Gogo AVANCE L5 into a Pilatus PC-24 aircraft. The Gogo AVANCE L5 was an upgrade from the factory-installed ATG-2000, delivering high-speed 4G aircraft connectivity enabling passengers and crew access to video streaming, web/email, voice/text, and more. Pro Star

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Javier Hernandez named as C&L Aerospace’s Regional Sales Manager for South and Central America

People

C&L Aerospace has appointed Javier Hernandez Regional Sales Manager for Central and South America including Mexico. Hernandez is an experienced aircraft parts sales leader with a proven track record of creating innovative solutions for customers. Hernandez will further develop C&L’s relationships with Latin American regional airlines, specializing in ATR, ERJ, Beech 1900, and Saab 340

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GAMECO starts first B737-800 PTF conversion

MRO & Production

On May 18, 2020, a B737-800 was towed into GAMECO hangar, marking the inauguration of its first B737-800 PTF (passenger to freighter) conversion after half-year preparation. Nowadays, under the pandemic prevention and control activities going on around the world, a serious shortage of capacity has been exposed in the air cargo market. With a surge

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ACC Aviation Group secures US$100,000,000 Non-Owned third-party Legal Liability policy

Financial

ACC Aviation Group have secured a US$100,000,000 Non-Owned third-party Legal Liability (NOL) policy, covering aircraft charter and wet leasing business undertaken by the company. While the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the global business community, ACC has continued working with airline suppliers to support their clients worldwide, repatriating displaced nationals and keeping critical supplies and equipment moving. The NOL

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GKN Aerospace and Eviation sign collaboration agreement for all-electric aircraft Alice

MRO & Production

The collaboration agreement between GKN Aerospace and Eviation covers the design and manufacture of wings, empennage and electrical wiring interconnection systems (EWIS) for Alice, the regional electric aircraft recently launched by Eviation. The aircraft is aiming to change the way people travel, by making journeys of distances up to 650 miles more sustainable. As part

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