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Finnair joins Nordic initiative for electric aviation

Airlines & Routes

A Nordic initiative to drive the development of electric aircraft is now being launched. Funded by Nordic Innovation (an organization under the Nordic Council of Ministers), a platform is created where Nordic players gather to develop the future of electric aviation. “Technological innovations are key in solving aviation’s CO2 emission challenge”, says Jaakko Schildt, Chief Operating Officer, Finnair. “In this […]

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Spatial’s ATR Emergency Evacuation Trainer for Cebu Pacific passes FAT

Other News

Spatial, a provider of cabin crew training simulators, has announced that its ATR Emergency Evacuation Trainer for Cebu Pacific successfully passed its Factory Acceptance Test. This is the third device Spatial has manufactured for Cebu Pacific and covers all of the cabin exits in the aircraft. Spatial Composite Solutions in an ISO9001-certified provider of cabin

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International Airlines Group (IAG) lowers annual guidance

Financial

British Airways’ parent company International Airlines Group (IAG) has updated its full-year 2019 operating profit guidance. In a press release, IAG stated that during September, BALPA’s (British Airways main pilots’ union) industrial action initially scheduled for the 9, 10 and 27 of the month, led to an initial cancellation of 4,521 flights over a period

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All Nippon Airways signs for Safran’s nacelle support on A380 aircraft

MRO & Production

Safran Nacelles has signed a NacelleLife™ support contract with All Nippon Airways covering the carrier’s three Airbus A380 aircraft. This ten-year agreement will allow All Nippon Airways (ANA) to benefit from OEM-guaranteed maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) solutions based on in-service experience at Safran Nacelles repair stations. The airline will also have access to Safran

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Etihad paying the price for rapid expansion – mothballing five brand-new A350-1000s

Aircraft & Engines

Etihad Airways has announced that it is delaying the entry into service of five Airbus A350-1000 jets as part of a cost-cutting measure following three consecutive years of losses, including a massive US$1.28 billion loss last year. The move comes as a result of a five-year expansion strategy begun in 2016 in an attempt to

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Air New Zealand orders eight 787-10 Dreamliner jets

Aircraft & Engines, Top Stories

Boeing and Air New Zealand have finalized an order for eight 787-10 Dreamliner airplanes valued at US$2.7 billion at list prices. The carrier, recognized for its long-range flights and global network, will integrate the largest Dreamliner model into its fleet of 787-9 and 777 airplanes from 2022 to strategically grow its business. The airplane deal,

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Vistara selects Airbus’ FHS-TSP solution to maintain A320 fleet

MRO & Production

Vistara, India’s full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, has signed a long-term contract to partner with Airbus for their Flight Hour Services – Tailored Support Package (FHS-TSP). The contract will cover engineering and maintenance for 62 aircraft, including 23 existing ones. The FHS-TSP contract provides integrated and guaranteed services

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