Collins Aerospace has signed an agreement with Emirates to upgrade its fleet of 101 Boeing B777 and 107 Airbus A380 aircraft with the company’s latest GLU-2100 multi-mode receiver (MMR). In addition, Collins is providing a full suite of avionics and satcom capabilities to Emirates’ 777X aircraft. An MMR assists pilots in positioning, navigating and landing
MENA Cargo has a new strategic partner in China’s Choice International Forwarding Company. MENA Cargo will support Choice Group’s one-stop logistics services in the Middle East and Africa by offering capacity and guaranteed uplift on B737 300F and B777 200ER-type aircraft. The agreement was signed in Bahrain on August 6th, and the first flight was
Emirates and GE Aviation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a programme that will see an Emirates Boeing 777-300ER, powered by GE90 engines, conduct a test flight using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by the end of 2022. Currently, SAF approved for use is a blend of petroleum-based Jet A or Jet
Panasonic Avionics has been selected by Iraqi Airways to provide in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solutions for its new fleet of 21 narrow-body and ten wide-body aircraft. These aircraft, which include five A220, 16 B737MAX and ten B787 aircraft types, will be line-fitted with Panasonic’s X Series IFE solutions and are expected to enter service
SAUDIA, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has revealed that its upcoming fleet of 35 Airbus A321neo and Airbus A321XLR aircraft will offer the GX Aviation high-speed inflight broadband solution by Inmarsat. The aircraft will connect to GX Aviation using an ultra-high-performance terminal by GDC Advanced Technologymodifications and electronic systems. As the first major
Singapore-based Aeroter has signed an exclusive five-year agreement with Swedish company Savback Helicopters AB to distribute and sell its innovative VRT500 light, single-engine helicopter. From its headquarters in Sweden, Savback will also cover sales representation of the aircraft in Norway, Denmark and Finland. The co-axial format VRT500 helicopter is on display at the Dubai Airshow,
Air bp, the international aviation fuel products and service supplier, has commenced a new aircraft fuelling joint venture at Baghdad International Airport (BGW). The joint venture company, United Iraqi Company for Airports and Ground Handling Services Limited, operating under the name MASIL, has been awarded an operating licence for aircraft refuelling, ground handling and cargo
General Electric (GE) has announced its intention to create three independent industry-leading, global, public companies in the aviation, healthcare and energy sectors. It will achieve this through pursuing a tax-free spin-off of GE Healthcare, creating a pure-play company at the centre of precision health in early 2023, in which GE expects to retain a stake
Austrian Airlines and Vienna International Airport will jointly introduce the biometric recognition system for contactless travel on November 9. Star Alliance Biometrics facilitates boarding without presenting the boarding pass and passing through security access both quickly and contactlessly. This feature is exclusive for Miles & More members. After a one-time registration via the Miles &
MTU Aero Engines (MTU) has purchased a 20% share of MTU Maintenance Lease Services B.V. (MLS) from Sumitomo Corporation, making the Amsterdam-based company a 100% subsidiary of MTU. MTU has also sold its 10% share in SMBC Aero Engine Lease B.V. to Sumitomo Corporation. Both companies will continue to maintain their close collaboration. The move
