Airbus is advancing its industrial system and expanding ramp-up capacity with a new automated A321XLR equipping hangar, officially opened on August 30, 2023. With this, Airbus continues its modernisation and digitalisation of its industrial system and expands its capacity for the rate ramp-up in the A320 programme to 75 in 2026. In the new equipment installation hangar, […]
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CAE has secured a ten-year pilot training agreement with Batik Air. CAE will deploy and operate an advanced B737 MAX full-flight simulator at Batik Air’s facility in Kuala Lumpur, ensuring a world-class training experience for the airline’s pilots. In addition, Batik Air will adopt the use of CAE Rise™, CAE’s data-driven training system which leverages
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As a consequence of recent investments made and partnerships created, Kellstrom Aerospace has announced that it is now in a position to add additional material to support the needs of its airline and MRO customers. The inventory has grown for engine and airframe components for the following: the CF6-80C2, CFM56-7B, CFM56-5B, B737NG and A321. These
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A first-of-its-kind coalition is launching in Minnesota to scale sustainable aviation fuel with the urgency commercial aviation needs to reach net zero by 2050. Through the GREATER MSP Partnership, Bank of America, Delta Air Lines, Ecolab and Xcel Energy have established the Minnesota SAF Hub – the first large-scale SAF Hub in the U.S. with
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Embraer and CAE reported the expansion of their longstanding joint venture to include pilot and cabin crew training for the Embraer E-Jet E2 family of commercial aircraft. Embraer-CAE Training Services (ECTS) will launch a new pilot training program and deploy a state-of-the-art E-Jet E2 full-flight simulator (FFS) at the Singapore-CAE Flight Training Centre where training
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Bluetail has entered into an agreement with Wheels Up to implement Bluetail’s all-in-one aircraft records management hub and MACH Conformity module for its entire owned aircraft fleet. Managing Wheels Up’s maintenance records for its entire owned aircraft fleet on Bluetail’s cloud-based platform is expected to reduce maintenance costs and improve aircraft availability. Bluetail’s modern, cloud-based,
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Progress continues on schedule for Textron Aviation’s parts and distribution expansion in Wichita, Kansas. All flooring, exterior walls, windows and roof are in place for the company’s 180,000 ft² parts warehouse expansion. Now, the team is focused on interior finishes, including wiring, painting and preparing the space for the thousands of Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker parts
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AAR Corp. has signed two multi-year commercial agreements with Moog Inc, a worldwide designer, manufacturer, and integrator of precision motion and fluid controls and controls and systems. The agreements are the first steps in a new strategic relationship that allows for potential future expansion of the scope of services provided. Under the first agreement, AAR will
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The United States Government has fined American Airlines US$4.1 million for delaying the disembarkation of passengers on numerous flights which encountered long ground delays. The American carrier has 30 days in which to pay half the fine, the remainder being credited to American Airlines for compensation already paid to passengers. The U.S. Department of Transportation
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Numerous flights to and from the UK experienced cancellations or delays due to technological glitches affecting the air traffic control system on August 28. This system, vital for safe take-offs, landings, and in-flight operations, encountered difficulties. Consequently, numerous travellers, including those departing for bank holiday and summer vacations, found themselves stranded both domestically and internationally.
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