A unique carbon fabric from Sweden, TeXtreme, could substantially reduce weight of existing aircraft and thereby enable significant savings in fuel costs for the airlines while contributing to a greener world. A conservative replacement of current traditional materials with TeXtreme carbon fiber fabrics, for example-in composite panels in aircraft, could lower the weight of aircraft
US Airways reported that in partnership with ACSS, an L-3 Communications & Thales Company, the airline has received FAA certification on its wide-body Airbus A330 aircraft for SafeRoute, a set of four flight deck applications that will provide enhanced operational safety and efficiency in all phases of flight as part of the FAA’s NextGen implementation
Boeing opened its new expanded Everett Delivery Center (EDC), a world-class facility which will be the home of deliveries for the 747-8, 767, 777 and 787. The grand opening ceremony was attended by Boeing employees, customers and state dignitaries. The 180,000 ft² facility triples the amount of office, conference and delivery operations space as the
The official opening of the AJW Technique Component Repair & Overhaul facility justifies the Company’s single-minded determination to be operational within six months of purchasing the assets of Aveos Fleet Performance in September 2012. Although the facility had extensive repair capabilities with best-in-class equipment; the infrastructure, certifications and workforce needed to be started from scratch.
SMBC Aviation Capital has completed the integration with its shareholders’ other aircraft leasing companies, SMFL Aircraft Capital Corporation B.V. and Sumisho Aircraft Asset Management (SAAM). The combined entity is now the third largest global aircraft lessor with a modern fleet of 326 owned and managed aircraft valued at over $10bn. The business will trade under
IFE Services has been selected by LOT Polish Airlines as its new in-flight entertainment (IFE) provider. The agreement covers the provision of a broad package of innovative and fresh IFE content across the airline’s entire fleet. Passengers can look forward to latest release and classic Hollywood movies plus international and Polish films which are all
The new headquarters organisation of EADS became effective April 1st., including the setting up of a single operational headquarters in Toulouse. In the frame of the reorganisation, a total of 116 positions currently based in Paris and 75 positions currently based in Munich are transferred to Toulouse. Upon conclusion of the Headquarters reorganisation, more than
L2 Consulting Services has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the installation of the Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) Data-link system on 767-200/300 series aircraft. This new STC (ST11124SC) also includes VHF-3 and Interactive Display Unit (IDU) options. Overall, the system consists of a Rockwell Collins CMU-900 (Communications Management Unit), an IDC-900
Mxi Technologies, a leader in aviation maintenance management software, signed a Delivery Partner Agreement with AeroLogica Sdn Bhd (AeroLogica), an Information & Communications Technology (ICT) and supply chain management service provider. The agreement was signed at the Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition. Executed in support of further strengthening MRO IT capabilities in the region,
Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES), has contracted with three business aircraft OEMs to supply its new EmPOWER System, which supports USB capability. The EmPOWER System will be installed on numerous aircraft models. The selection was based on the system’s ability to support multiple passengers with a mix of AC and USB power. The inherent safety
