Heike Tamm

Pratt & Whitney (P&W)

P&W’s Eagle Services Asia boosts GTF engine overhaul capacity

MRO & Production

Pratt & Whitney (P&W) has officially opened a 48,000 ft² expansion of its Singapore-based engine centre, Eagle Services Asia (ESA). The facility is set to increase its GTF (Geared Turbofan) capacity by two-thirds this year. “This expansion demonstrates our commitment to building industrial capacity by continuing to invest in our strategic sites around the world […]

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BAE Systems concludes acquisition of Ball Aerospace

Financial

Following regulatory approvals for the acquisition of Ball Aerospace, BAE Systems has now successfully concluded the acquisition of Ball Aerospace from Ball Corporation. The transaction has been finalised at a purchase price of US$5.5 billion (approximately £4.4 billion), financed through existing cash reserves and new external debt. The newly acquired entity will operate under the

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Representatives of Embraer and CAE at the unveiling of the new CAE 7000XR Series FFS in Singapore © Embraer

Embraer and CAE unveil Asia Pacific’s first E-Jets E2 FFS

Other News

Embraer and CAE have officially opened the first E-Jets E2 full-flight simulator (FFS) in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. This state-of-the-art simulator, located at the Singapore-CAE Flight Training Centre near Changi Airport, is part of the E-Jets E2 training programme offered by the recently expanded Embraer CAE Training Services (ECTS) joint venture. The E2 training

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COMAC’s C919 made its international debut with a fly-by at the Singapore Airshow © AirTeamImages

COMAC’s C919 narrow-body jet takes international stage with Singapore Airshow fly-by

Aircraft & Engines

China’s contender against Airbus and Boeing passenger jets, the narrow-body C919, engineered by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), has showcased its capabilities beyond Chinese borders. The aircraft made its international debut with a fly-by at the Singapore Airshow on February 18, 2024. China has strategically invested in challenging the dominance of Western plane

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Travelport and Air Canada have signed a new content distribution agreement

Air Canada reports strong financial performance for full-year 2023

Financial

Air Canada has demonstrated robust financial performance in the fiscal year 2023 compared to 2022, with notable improvements across key metrics. The airline’s operating revenues reached CA$21.833 billion, marking a significant 32% increase driven by a 20% growth in operated capacity. Operating expenses rose to CA$19.554 billion, up 17%, primarily attributed to higher capacity and

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US$35 million will go to Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia, funding a portion of the construction of a 14-gate, 400,000 ft² terminal building

FAA allocates US$970 million to upgrade and expand 114 U.S. airports

Financial, Top Stories

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is set to distribute US$970 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Investing in America agenda to 114 airports across the country, covering 44 states and three territories. This announcement, part of the Administration’s Investing in America tour, fulfils President Biden’s commitment to rebuilding the nation’s infrastructure, lowering costs for families, creating

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Ryanair

Ryanair and TUI sign partnership agreement

Airlines & Routes

Ryanair has solidified its partnership with TUI, a prominent travel company, granting TUI authorisation to include Ryanair flights, seats and baggage options in its holiday packages. This collaboration emphasises a commitment to fair pricing, stipulating that TUI must refrain from overcharging customers for Ryanair products. As part of the agreement, TUI ensures the accurate provision

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Airbus A321 aircraft © Condor

Condor and Lufthansa Technik expand successful cooperation

MRO & Production

Condor Flugdienst GmbH (Condor) and Lufthansa Technik (LHT) have signed comprehensive component support agreements for the airline’s new Airbus A32Xneo fleet and extended support for the carrier’s A32Xceo fleet. In addition, Lufthansa Technik will also assist Condor during the production process of its growing A32Xneo fleet with its aircraft production inspection programme (APIP) at its production

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