Airbus acquires industrial automation company, MTM Robotics

Airbus has acquired industrial automation company, MTM Robotics, for an undisclosed sum. The move deepens Airbus’ commitment to expanding advanced robotics capabilities within its manufacturing processes. The MTM business will retain its current leadership and 40-person staff, as well as its facility in Mukilteo, Washington, near Seattle. The acquisition is the latest chapter in a […]

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Volocopter first eVTOL startup to receive Design Organisation Approval by EASA

MRO & Production

Urban Air Mobility pioneer Volocopter has released that the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has awarded the company Design Organisation Approval (DOA) following a series of thorough audits. The approval is a confirmation by EASA that Volocopter is performing its tasks as an aircraft manufacturer in a controlled and safe manner. As an approved Design

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Recaro Aircraft Seating expands production facilities in China

MRO & Production

Recaro Aircraft Seating has inaugurated its newly expanded production facility in Qingdao, China on December 9. The inauguration concludes the second phase of the space2grow initiative, a major global expansion project Recaro started last year to support its continued growth. With its new expanded facilities, Recaro Aircraft Seating China will be equipped to take on

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Jetaire receives ANAC certification for B737 series

MRO & Production

Jetaire has received certification from the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC) for its Invicta™ Reticulated Foam Ignition Mitigation system for the B737 (300-800) series aircraft (Certificate #2019S11-06). Invicta is Jetaire’s innovative solution for fuel tank flammability reduction (FTFR) compliance. Jetaire is the original developer of the Invicta reticulated foam technology and has the

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First E175-E2 jet completes maiden flight

Aircraft & Engines

The Embraer E175-E2 made its inaugural flight on December 12, from the company’s facility in São José dos Campos. The E175-E2 is the third member of the E-Jets E2 family. The maiden flight kicks off a rigorous 24-month flight test campaign. Embraer will use three aircraft for the E175-E2 certification campaign. The first and second

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Air Partner acquires global aviation security solutions and training company

Financial

Air Partner plc, the global aviation services group, has acquired the entire issued share capital of Redline Worldwide Limited, trading as Redline Assured Security (together “Redline”), a global aviation security solutions and training company. The total consideration payable by Air Partner is up to £10.0 million, on a debt free, cash free basis, with an

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Low-cost airline Wizz Air founds ‘Wizz Air Abu Dhabi’

Airlines & Routes

Eastern European low-cost airline Wizz Air has reached an agreement in principle for the establishment of Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in partnership with Abu Dhabi Development Holding Company PJSC (ADDH). The new airline will be Wizz Air’s first airline established outside of Europe. Wizz Air Abu Dhabi will be formed via a

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Magnetic MRO Training receives Airbus A320neo LEAP 1a and PW1100G type training approval

MRO & Production

Magnetic MRO Training, an international EASA Part-147 approved type training organization, has received an approval to provide Airbus A320neo LEAP 1a and PW1100G type training. The new capability’s scope ranges from Airbus A320ceo/neo difference course to full Airbus A320neo type- training for specialists with no previous background on the type. Alongside the newly introduced Airbus

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IATA urges greater vigilance over rogue lithium battery shipments

Other News

With a 17 percent year-on-year growth in demand for lithium batteries, the number of mis-declared or undeclared shipments is also on the increase. As a consequence, the International Air Transportation, in conjunction with the Global Shippers Forum (GSF), the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) and the International Air Cargo Association (TIACA), is stepping

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ACC Aviation Group expands into Africa

Uncategorized

Aviation service provider, ACC Aviation Group, has announced the opening of a new regional office in Addis Ababa. This latest development follows recent expansions into Asia and North America, and the acquisition of Dubai-based aviation consultancy, Aerotask, with the new office being headed up by Regional VP – Africa, Daniel Huggins. CEO Phil Mathews comments:

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Heike Tamm

Airbus acquires industrial automation company, MTM Robotics

Volocopter first eVTOL startup to receive Design Organisation Approval by EASA

Recaro Aircraft Seating expands production facilities in China

Jetaire receives ANAC certification for B737 series

First E175-E2 jet completes maiden flight

Air Partner acquires global aviation security solutions and training company

Low-cost airline Wizz Air founds ‘Wizz Air Abu Dhabi’

Magnetic MRO Training receives Airbus A320neo LEAP 1a and PW1100G type training approval

IATA urges greater vigilance over rogue lithium battery shipments

ACC Aviation Group expands into Africa

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