Spirit AeroSystems (Spirit) has announced plans to resume operations at its Wichita, Kansas plant on June 30, after union workers voted in favour of a new contract, ending a week-long strike. According to REUTERS news agency, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), representing the union employees, agreed to a four-year deal, prompting
Joby, a company developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, has received a Special Airworthiness Certificate for the first aircraft built at its Pilot Production Line in Marina, California. Issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the certificate allows Joby to begin flight testing of its first production prototype. The aircraft is expected to become
On June 27, Rolls-Royce officially opened a new assembly plant for its mtu-Series 2000 engines in Kluftern near Friedrichshafen, Germany. This highlights the continuing role that the internal combustion engine is set to play in the energy transition through the use of sustainable fuels. The new production facility, which was announced in 2021 and which
VoltAero has confirmed its selection of Avidyne for the development and supply of avionics to equip the Cassio 330 in an exclusive agreement, establishing a long-term relationship that includes customised software specifically tailored for the electric-hybrid operations of this clean-sheet design aircraft. The Cassio 330 will be equipped with a glass cockpit incorporating Avidyne’s new-generation
AJW Group, a renowned global provider of independent aircraft component parts, repair, and supply chain solutions, has recently signed a Power-by-the-Hour (PBH) contract with Skyfive Airlines, a new operator based in Cyprus. Within this comprehensive PBH contract, AJW Group will deliver top-notch services to support Skyfive Airlines’ existing fleet, comprising two Airbus A320 aircraft. Additionally,
Lilium N.V. the German developer of the world’s first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet has announced that the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the company the critical G1 Certification Basis which is required for the Lilium Jet to obtain type certificate validation. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (AESA) issued the
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M), has inducted its first Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine. AFI KLM E&M joined the Pratt & Whitney GTF MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) network in 2022 with disassembly, assembly and test capability for PW1500G model engines for the Airbus A220 family. In 2021, Air France
Embraer has signed a contract extension with Rex Group member National Jet Express (NJE), for the Pool Programme, to support its six Embraer E-190 jets. NJE has been receiving Embraer’s support for a wide range of repairable components since 2014. Currently, Embraer’s Pool Programme supports more than 60 airlines worldwide. “We are very pleased to
Prague Airport, in collaboration with EY Transaction Advisory, has commenced the process of seeking a strategic partner for its subsidiary, Czech Airlines Technics (CSAT). The primary objective is to enhance CSAT’s competitiveness and ensure its appeal to customers. “The initial step involves reaching out to potential partners who operate in the aviation repair and maintenance
Having announced their joint venture at the Parish Air Show in 2019, Daher, Safran and Airbus have unveiled the results of their collaboration, the EcoPulse, to the public at this year’s Paris Air Show. The EcoPulse is a hybrid-electric distributed propulsion aircraft demonstrator which has already successfully passed ground tests and is due to perform
