Airbus Helicopters has launched Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH), its high-end, bespoke brand, at EBACE 2017. The brand, which will be identified by the ACH logo, will build on the company’s leadership in the Private and Business Aviation market, offering a unique level of quality finish, craftsmanship and bespoke service matching the most demanding requirements. ACH
Air BP and RocketRoute, the European based aviation services company, underlined their commitment to the business and general aviation market with the launch of a new and enhanced RocketRoute app that takes the service offering beyond fuel and flight planning. The new RocketRoute app will enable pilots to connect directly with thousands of ground handlers,
Aero Controls has launched a new ERP system to better manage all aspects of their repair services and spare parts distribution, utilizing a custom designed system based on their first generation platform refined over 30 years. This system integrates all internal operations, accounting, order and inventory management, market analysis, consignment programs, and quality systems with
Gulf carrier Emirates Airline has reported an 82% fall in profit for the fiscal year 2016-17 to AED 1.3 billion, with a profit margin of 1.5%. Emirates Airline and Group Chairman and Chief Executive, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, pointed the finger at Brexit, terror attacks and European immigration challenges as principal factors for
Jeppesen and Tecnam, a leading manufacturer of general aviation aircraft, have signed an agreement to provide Jeppesen NavData and digital charts as part of the purchase process of new Tecnam aircraft. The pre-loaded data from Jeppesen will be selected by the owner/operator of the airplane to meet their individual flying needs. In addition to Jeppesen
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)TaxiBot, the semi-robotic pilot-controlled vehicle for dispatch towing, obtained EASA certification for operation with the Airbus A320 aircraft family. The certification includes the approval for engine start-up during taxi for all types of the A318-319-320-321 aircraft including the NEO variants. Certification of the A320 aircraft family by Airbus and EASA is valid
Bombardier has reached a long-term partnership agreement with IT consulting firm IBM to support the global integration of Information Technology services across Bombardier Transportation and the Company’s aerospace segments. “As part of our turnaround plan, Bombardier is working to improve productivity, reduce costs and grow earnings. The IT transformation initiative announced today will help us
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Directorate for Air Armaments and Airworthiness (DAAA) of the Italian Ministry of Defence signed on May 12, 2017, in Cologne a Cooperation Arrangement on Aviation Safety. Both entities have agreed to cooperate, within the airworthiness domain, on areas such as drones including airworthiness certification and insertion into
IDAIR, a joint venture between Lufthansa Technik AG and Panasonic Avionics Corporation, has been awarded a further two B787s by an undisclosed customer. This award is on the heels of three successful B787 aircraft deliveries. These two B787 aircraft will be provided with Connectivity, Inflight Entertainment and Cabin Management Systems that perfectly meet the requirements
Wellington’s iconic new air traffic control tower has marked a major milestone in its construction with the control cab roof craned into place on May 16. The tower that has been designed to look as if it is leaning into Wellington’s prevailing wind is now at its final height. One of Wellington’s largest mobile cranes
