Heike Tamm

Embraer successfully concludes aerial refueling qualification between two KC-390 Millennium aircraft

Embraer has reached another important milestone in the development of the KC-390 Millennium multi-mission military freighter program with the successful conclusion of the aerial refueling qualification between two KC-390 Millennium aircraft, proving, for the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), this new operational capacity of the aircraft. The in-flight refueling capacity between two aircraft of the same […]

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Leonardo awarded warning system contract at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Leonardo, through its U.S. subsidiary Selex ES, will provide Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport with its AeroBOSS Runway Incursion Warning System (RIWS), part of the company’s portfolio of airport surface management systems, surveillance, en route navigation and precision approach and landing systems. The AeroBOSS RIWS can alert drivers of vehicles to any potential hazards

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C&L Aerospace signs deal with HAC to purchase Saab 340 aircraft fleet

C&L Aerospace has signed a contract with Hokkaido Air System (HAC) to purchase the regional airline’s three Saab 340B aircraft and will be taking delivery between April 2021 and January 2022. This agreement marks the first Saab purchase for C&L since the conclusion of its ten-aircraft deal with Japan Air Commuter in early 2021. C&L,

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Second Airbus A350 of the German Air Force to receive its interior at Lufthansa Technik

The second of a total of three Airbus A350-900s of the German Ministry of Defense’s Special Air Mission Wing arrived at Lufthansa Technik in Hamburg for cabin completion. After the first aircraft 10+03 “Kurt Schumacher” was initially equipped with a transitional cabin last year to ensure an early entry into service, 10+01 “Konrad Adenauer” will

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Boeing obtains approval for 737 MAX 8200 – now one step closer to Ryanair deliveries

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the design for the Boeing 737 series MAX 8200 variant, which also includes all of the design improvements recommended for the 737 MAX following a 20-month review after the two fatal air crashes. The approval from the FAA moves Boeing one step closer to delivery of the

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CDB Aviation reports strong activity amid headwinds

CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing (CDB Leasing), has reported that the year 2020 marked a period of robust business activity despite the toughest market the aircraft leasing industry has ever experienced. “The pandemic-battered environment has inflicted an array of unexpected and unparalleled challenges upon all stakeholders across

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Lufthansa Consulting increases power in internal and external consulting business

Effective April 1, 2021, Lufthansa Consulting intensifies the clout of its sales division: Christine Weigner, previously Associate Partner in the company, was appointed as Head of Market Lufthansa Group. Ronald Schulz joins Lufthansa Consulting and takes over the new position as Head of Market Global. Weigner manages the in-house consulting business of Lufthansa Consulting and

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FAA awards US$627.7 million in airport improvement grants

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award more than US$627.7 million in infrastructure and safety projects through the FY2021 Airport Improvement Program (AIP). AIP projects promote safety, efficiency, environmental stewardship, infrastructure, and security at the nation’s airports. The grant announcement includes 449 grants to 390 airports in 39 states, Puerto Rico

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GA Telesis disassembles three ANA Boeing 777-200 airframes and APUs

GA Telesis (GAT) has completed the disassembly of three All Nippon Airways’ (ANA) Boeing 777-200 airframes and associated APUs. Along with multiple others scheduled for 2021, these disassemblies compliment GAT’s already well-known position as a leading independent supplier of Boeing 777 used serviceable material (USM). GAT will strategically position the USM at its Asia Pacific

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MNG Airlines invests in next generation freighter A330P2F conversion by EFW

MNG Airlines has entered into a contract with Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), joint venture of ST Engineering and Airbus, for the Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversion of two Airbus A330-300 aircraft. The first A330 aircraft has been inducted for conversion on April 1, while conversion for the second aircraft will commence in 2022. Conversions will be carried

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