GKN Aerospace has manufactured the first demonstrator wing components for Airbus’ ”Wing of tomorrow” research programme. The parts are samples of a section of the wing spar. GKN Aerospace’s wing technology will significantly improve the productivity of the composite manufacturing process. The use of composite components can result in up to 20% weight savings on […]
Airbus engineers have developed a scale-model aeroplane with the first in-flight, flapping wing-tips that could revolutionise aircraft wing-design. Airbus has drawn on nature to develop its ‘semi-aeroelastic hinge’ concept to reduce drag and overall wing weight, while combating the effects of turbulence and wind gusts. Known as AlbatrossOne, the remote-controlled aircraft has already taken its
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Global aerospace and defence supply chain provider, Pattonair, has announced the renewal and expansion of its Logistics and Parts supply agreement with Rolls-Royce until 2030. Pattonair has been the strategic integrator for Rolls-Royce since the late 1990s supporting its total supply chain including production sub-tier and aftermarket requirements across the globe. This latest development sees
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Southwest Airlines had to reschedule its flight plan for the 737 MAX again. In April the carrier revised its flight schedule by removing the MAX through Aug. 5, to offer reliability to its operation and stability for its customers during the busy summer travel months. With the timing of the MAX’s return-to-service still uncertain, Southwest
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12 years after the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ (Mitsubishi) MRJ program was unveiled to the world, the Japanese plane manufacturer has announced that the name of the program is to change from Mitsubishi MRJ (Mitsubishi Regional Jet) to Mitsubishi SpaceJet in what the company describes as a move to “redefine the business of regional travel.” The
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Lufthansa Group airlines welcomed around 13.2 million passengers in May. This shows an increase of 2.8% compared to the previous year. Capacity for May was up 3.5% over the previous year, at the same time, traffic increased by 5.7%. In addition as compared to May 2018, the seat load factor increased by 1.7 points to
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AerCap’s Board of Directors have approved a share repurchase program authorizing total repurchases of up to US$200 million of AerCap ordinary shares through December 31, 2019. Repurchases under the program may be made through open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions in accordance with applicable U.S. federal securities laws. The timing of purchases and the
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Revima, a leading independent aviation MRO solutions provider, has selected IFS Applications 10 to drive Revima’s international expansion and support its complex maintenance operations. Propelled by strong growth, Revima is currently in the process of establishing a new, ultra-modern MRO facility in Thailand. The 130,000-ft² site will become operational in early 2020 and will provide
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Boeing will build next-generation MH-47G Chinooks for the U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command. The Block II configuration will enhance the Army’s ability to safely carry out the most challenging missions around the world. The US$194 million contract is for a second lot of MH-47G Block II aircraft, to be delivered starting in 2021. Block
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Airbus has handed over the first A350 XWB to Japan Airlines (JAL) at its headquarters in Toulouse, France. This is the first aircraft produced by Airbus for the Japanese carrier, which has ordered 31 A350 XWB aircraft, comprising 18 A350-900s and 13 A350-1000s. JAL will initially operate the A350-900 on high frequency domestic routes, while
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