Following an extensive series of tests and trials, BAE Systems has approved Aerowave 2001, a product part of AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings’ Aerowave range. The Aerowave Series of structural water based coatings sets new standards for minimal process times, reduced cycle costs and environmental care and can be cured both at ambient temperatures or force cured.
The first aircraft to be fully installed by Boeing with the AeroMobile inflight mobile service has been delivered to its customer Thai Airways International. The AeroMobile service, which enables passengers to use their mobile devices to call, text, email, and browse the internet inflight, has reached a significant milestone in being installed as a standard
GA Telesis has reached and signed amended collective labor agreements (“CLA”) with all of the unions representing the Finnair Engines Services (“FES”) employees that will become part of the newly formed GA Telesis Engines Services (“GATES”) division in Helsinki, Finland. Terms are agreed for five years. Signing the CLA paves the way for GA Telesis
The Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT), an agency under the Prime Minister’s Department, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 5th October 2012 with the Performance Review Institute (PRI), which administers the Nadcap program on behalf of the aerospace industry, marking another milestone in efforts to advance the competencies and competitiveness of the Malaysian
Mitsui & Co. and GE Aviation announced a strategic partnership to support the development of key advanced technologies for GE’s next-generation of large commercial engines, including the engine study called the GE9X. Terms of the agreement are not being disclosed. Last year, Mitsui and GE Capital announced a strategic relationship through which Mitsui established an
Air China and GA Telesis have concluded their agreement to form the world’s largest China-based integrated commercial aerospace services provider. During a ceremony in Beijing, the companies signed all documents including their partnership agreement, to form GA Innovation China or Beijing Ji-An (“Beijing Ji-An, GAIC or the Company”) a 50/50 joint venture based in Beijing.
WestJet announced that Calgary will be home to WestJet Encore’s headquarters. The decision was made after a thorough review of various airports and a variety of factors. With consideration to the operational needs of WestJet Encore during its initial launch phase and as it grows to full maturity, Calgary was determined to be the best
Evergreen Apple Nigeria (EAN) which opened the first fully fledged FBO and MRO for business jets in Nigeria in July 2011, announced to work closely with Banyan Air Service, a Florida-based FBO operator. The new partnership will see Banyan transferring its extensive experience and skills to EAN by sharing knowledge, resources and contacts with the
Pratt & Whitney Engine Services'(PWES) regional service centre in Long Beach, California will be moving to new, larger facilities in order to meet customer demand. As part of the global sustainability plan, this new 23,000-ft² building offers energy efficiency as well as an additional 4,500 ft² of usable space. The increased space not only will
Boeing and the State Corporation Russian Technologies (Rostech), a majority shareholder in the joint stock company VSMPO-AVISMA Corp., are working on an agreement to expand collaboration in titanium procurement and technology development. Boeing and Rostech also are seeking to increase their cooperation in commercial aviation services. Boeing and VSMPO-AVISMA are considering expansion of their titanium-production
