In 2022, Airbus Helicopters logged 374 gross orders (net: 362), highlighting the ongoing market recovery with 216 light single-engine helicopters sold. Deliveries increased from 338 in 2021 to 344 in 2022, contributing to Airbus Helicopters’ preliminary 52% share of the civil and para-public market . Airbus’ helicopter fleet flight hours are now back to pre-COVID 2019 […]
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ASL Aviation Holdings and AMETEK MRO AEM have signed a new agreement for the provision of landing gear services for ASL’s European fleet of B737 next-generation and classic aircraft. The agreement covers the provision of overhaul services and loan gear sets until the end of 2026 and builds on ASL’s existing relationship with AEM, which
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Southwest Airlines and the Transport Workers Union Local 550 (TWU 550) have reached a tentative agreement for the airline’s dispatch employees. “This agreement rewards our dispatch employees for their many contributions while also supporting the needs of our business,” said Adam Carlisle, Vice President Labor Relations at Southwest Airlines. “I appreciate the partnership and dedication
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Latvia-based SmartLynx Airlines has announced the executive appointment of Ian Davies as the new VP of Technical. Davies will be responsible for strategic development, supervision and management of the organisation’s CAMO operations, as well as budget control related to engineering, planning, 24/7 MCC functions, spare parts supply chain, storage and logistics, line and base
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The Recaro Aircraft Seating (Recaro) CL6720 customised for Air China took to the skies for the first time in the cabin of an Airbus A350 en route from Beijing to Chengdu on January 20. In addition to the new seat, the aircraft included Recaro PL3530 seats in the premium economy section and CL3710 seats in
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Elbit Systems has reported that its wholly owned subsidiary, Elbit Systems-Cyclone, has been awarded a contract for the supply of aero-structure assemblies to the Boeing Company. The contract includes production and supply of the largest main deck cargo door (MDCD) for the Boeing 777 Freighter and 777-8 Freighter. Cyclone offers a broad range of aerospace capabilities,
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A pioneering Norfolk, England, aviation project aimed at improving healthcare and saving lives in some of the most remote parts of the world is a step closer to take-off after taking its maiden flight. Old Buckenham-based firm NUNCATS is in the process of developing the ‘electric sky jeep’, to provide cheap and sustainable transport to
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FAI rent-a-jet GmbH’s Air Ambulance Division has received accreditation from the European Aeromedical Institute (EURAMI) for the fifth time for both long-range, intercontinental fixed-wing and regional fixed-wing air ambulance services. This includes medical endorsements of adult critical care, advanced adult critical care, paediatric critical care and neonatal critical care. The accreditation covers 15 aircraft in the
Emirates has successfully completed the ground engine testing for one of its GE90 engines on a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The objective of the ground testing and analysis is to demonstrate the capability of the GE90 engine to run on the specially blended 100% SAF without affecting its performance, requiring
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Kellstrom Aerospace, a global commercial aftermarket OEM distribution leader providing a comprehensive range of aircraft lifecycle solutions, has announced the renewal and expansion of its global, exclusive commercial aftermarket distribution agreements with five business units of AMETEK Aerospace & Defense including AMETEK Sensors and Fluid Management Systems (SFMS), Hughes Treitler, Rotron, Airtechnology Group, and FMH
