GE Global Research presented new research findings on its nanotextured anti-icing surfaces. In addition to dramatically reducing ice adhesion, these surfaces now have been shown to significantly delay the onset of ice formation in simulated atmospheric icing conditions. The team’s findings were presented at the APS’ 2012 March Meeting. According to the Environmental Protection Agency
Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (COMAC) and Boeing signed a collaboration agreement, to partner in areas that will enable commercial aviation industry growth in China and potentially around the world. This is the first collaboration agreement between COMAC, which is building the new C919 jet and ARJ21 regional jet, and Boeing, which this year celebrates
Boeing officially began construction on its new enhanced Everett Delivery Center (EDC) on March 5th. The new facility will feature three times the office, conference and delivery operations space as the current EDC. The design includes a customer complex and delivery lounge to enhance the customer experience, as more than 150 customer representatives work on-site
American Airlines reported plans to outfit its entire mainline fleet with Main Cabin Extra, which will offer more leg room as well as priority boarding. American plans to begin installations this year, and over time will update all of its existing aircraft. New Boeing 737-800 aircraft being delivered to American will come equipped with Main
Southwest Airlines and its wholly owned subsidiary AirTran Airways received approval by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for a Single Operating Certificate (SOC), marking a key milestone in the integration of the two airlines. The process of a full integration of the AirTran Airways fleet into the Southwest Airlines fleet (i.e., paint scheme and interior
Constant Aviation, a maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility, announced the completion of the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Wi-Fi system along with Aircell’s Gogo Biz In-flight Internet system in a Phenom 300. The completion of this STC marks the first ever for the Phenom 300 and this STC also includes a satellite phone system.
Growing European airline group OLT is a new user of Commsoft’s OASES maintenance management software, following its recent mergers with Polish carriers Yes Airways and Jet Air. Warsaw-based charter carrier Yes Airways, which is rebranding as OLT Express Poland, was already an OASES-user since May 2011. Regional carrier Jet Air, based in Gdansk, is rebranding
Safran inaugurated the new Labinal production plant in Villemur-sur-Tarn, southwest France, reflecting its commitment to maintaining a strong industrial base in its home country. Labinal, a Safran group company, is a leading manufacturer of electrical wiring solutions for aircraft. Located about 30 kilometers from Toulouse, Labinal’s new aircraft wiring plant spans some 13,500 m² (145,800
Mxi Technologies, a leader in aviation maintenance management software, has signed an expanded long-term agreement with Boeing as a key partner in the ongoing support and delivery of the GoldCare program. The renewed agreement reflects a continued investment to deliver a comprehensive maintenance solution set built around Boeing’s OEM expertise and underpinned by Mxi Technologies’
Nippon Carbon Company, GE and Safran are creating a joint venture to manufacture and sell silicon carbide (SiC) continuous fiber or Nicalon, an important material for CFM’s next-generation of high performance aircraft engine components. Closure of the joint venture is subject to regulatory approvals. The new joint venture, NGS Advanced Fibers, will be headquartered in
