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Boeing and GAMECO sign first comprehensive materials management agreement in China

Boeing and Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Co. (GAMECO) have signed a five-year Integrated Materials Management (IMM) programme contract. The agreement marks the first time Boeing will provide a comprehensive materials-management solution in mainland China. Boeing’s new five-year programme will provide demand planning, on-site personnel, and logistics services to support GAMECO’s operations to optimise materials purchase and […]

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Pratt & Whitney to open India engineering centre in 2023

Pratt & Whitney has announced the establishment of a state-of-the-art India Engineering Centre (IEC) in Bengaluru, India which is slated to commence operation in January 2023. The new centre will focus on providing contract engineering services. The IEC is expected to employ 500 engineers and professionals when fully staffed. As part of Pratt & Whitney’s integrated

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Lufthansa signs order for GE9X, and GE90 engines to power cargo fleet

The Lufthansa Group has announced an order for a combined total of 18 GE9X and GE90 engines to power its fleet of long-haul Boeing 777 freight aircraft. Lufthansa recently announced the purchase of GE9X-powered Boeing 777-8 Freighters and GE90-powered Boeing 777 Freighters to upgrade its cargo fleet. The engine order includes 14 GE9X engines and

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Embraer and Raízen sign LoI with commitment to stimulate development of SAF

Embraer and Raízen have signed a Letter of Intent with a commitment to stimulate the development of the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production eco-system, reinforcing the sustainability agenda of both companies. Among all intentions, Embraer will become the first aircraft manufacturer to use (SAF) that may be distributed by Raízen, a global leader in bio-energy.

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Collins Aerospace completes preliminary design of 1MW electric motor for P&W Canada’s regional hybrid-electric flight demonstrator

Collins Aerospace has completed a preliminary design review of the one-megawatt electric motor and motor controller it’s developing for Pratt & Whitney Canada’s (P&WC) regional hybrid-electric flight demonstrator. Collins has tested both systems to full current, voltage and speed and plans to send prototypes to P&WC for ground testing later this year. Flight testing of

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GKN Aerospace joins GE Aviation in technology development programme for CFM RISE

GKN Aerospace has announced at the Farnborough Airshow that it has entered into a Joint Technology Development Programme (JTDP) with GE Aviation to collaborate in the development and maturation of open fan architecture for the CFM RISE (Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines) technology demonstration programme. RISE was launched by CFM (GE Aviation and Safran) in

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Ethiopian gives Boeing vote of confidence after fatal crash with delivery of new 737 MAX

Ethiopian Airlines (Ethiopian), the second of two carriers involved in fatal Boeing 737 MAX crashes which led to the jet’s worldwide grounding, has taken delivery of a brand-new 737 MAX. The Ethiopian accident in March 2019 resulted in the death of all 157 passengers and crew on board and followed the October 2018 crash of

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