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Flying classroom takes to the sky with support from Starling Aerospace

A project to facilitate the training of the next generation of aerospace engineers in the UK’s only ‘flying classroom’ is fully operational thanks to the technical expertise of aircraft interior specialist, Starling Aerospace. Working in partnership with Cranfield University’s National Flying Laboratory Centre (NFLC), Starling has completed a six-month programme of modification and re-certification of […]

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WestJet Cargo and the GTA Group announce partnership expansion

WestJet Cargo and the GTA Group have agreed on a long-term partnership that will support the expansion and growth of domestic cargo opportunities for both businesses. Beginning in 2022, WestJet Cargo will partner with the GTA Group to increase shipping capacity using four dedicated Boeing 737-800NG freighters operated by WestJet, to fulfil overnight express cargo

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Lockheed Martin partners with Israel Aerospace Industries on Global Air Defence projects

Lockheed Martin and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have agreed to partner to jointly promote a Ground-based Air Defence (GBAD) system centred around the Lockheed Martin United Kingdom SkyKeeper and the BARAK MX system. As part of the partnership, Lockheed Martin and IAI will promote their technological and manufacturing expertise in air defence solutions that protect

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Magnetic Trading signs cooperation agreement with ITS

Magnetic Trading, part of Magnetic Group, has announced the signing of a cooperation agreement with ITS, the US-based nose-to-tail supply chain partner within the air transport aftermarket industry. The two companies have already been working together on an ad-hoc basis and thus the recent cooperation agreement is the natural next step in cooperation, allowing both

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Textron to acquire electric aircraft pioneer Pipistrel

Textron Inc. the multi-industry company behind brand names such as Bell, Cessna and Beechcraft, headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, has agreed to purchase Slovenia- and Italy-based Pipistrel, the manufacturer of small light aircraft and the Pipistrel Velis Electro, the world’s first and currently only, electric aircraft to receive full type-certification from the European Union Aviation Safety

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Cebu Pacific selects SITA to enhance cockpit communication

Cebu Pacific Air has selected SITA to support its digital transformation agenda leveraging SITA’s renowned AIRCOM® Cockpit Services integrated with Inmarsat’s SwiftBroadband-Safety (SB-S) satellite network service. The combined solutions will enhance cockpit communications while delivering greater operational efficiencies on the airline’s new Airbus A330neos. SITA’s 2021 Air Transport IT Insights reveal that digitalisation is a

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Liebherr and HAECO extend landing gear service agreement in China

Anticipating the sustained recovery of regional jets in China, Liebherr-Aerospace and HAECO have extended their initial landing gear service agreement to offer state-of-the-art landing gear MRO services to Chinese Embraer E-Jet E1 operators. While Chinese operators progressively resume to full-flight operations, Liebherr-Aerospace has optimised its landing gear maintenance offer through a service agreement in China

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