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SWISS contracts Lufthansa Technik to provide component support for future Boeing 777 long-haul fleet

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has contracted Lufthansa Technik to provide component support for its future Boeing 777 long-haul fleet. The corresponding Total Component Support TCS contract will run for a period of ten years and includes nine aircraft. Lufthansa Technik is working intensively on preparations for supplying components for SWISS. This includes the basic

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Embraer delivers first two E195s to Tianjin Airlines

Embraer has delivered the first two E195 jets to Tianjin Airlines, the launch customer of this aircraft model in China. These two aircraft are part of the sales agreement Tianjin Airlines signed with Embraer in 2014 for 20 E195 and 20 E190 E2 jets, during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Brazil. Currently, Tianjin Airlines

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New tougher jetliner tracking rules adopted by EU

As a consequence of the still unaccounted for disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 with 239 people on board on the 8th March last year, plus taking into account recommendations made by the French investigators subsequent to the crash of Air France’s Flight 447 in the Atlantic killing all 228 passengers and crew on board,

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Alcoa to supply multi-material fastening systems for every Boeing platform

Alcoa, a leader in lightweight metals, has signed long-term supply contracts with Boeing valued at over US$2.5bn. Alcoa will supply multi-material fastening systems for every Boeing platform in its largest fastener deal ever. Alcoa also will supply ready-to-install titanium seat track assemblies for the entire 787 Dreamliner family. Under one contract, Alcoa Fastening Systems &

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Morpho wins Spain airports contract for 290 Itemiser 4DX detectors

Morpho (Safran), through its subsidiary Morpho Detection, today announced a contract from Spain national airport operator Aena, S.A. to supply and service 290 Itemiser 4DX detectors. Following competitive operational testing closely supported by local partner Alava Ingenieros, Itemiser 4DX was selected to meet the requirements of new EU legislation for enhanced screening of passengers at

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China Southern Airlines to purchase 80 Boeing 737s

Boeing reported that China Southern Airlines has announced a commitment to purchase 80 737s. The commitment includes a combination of 30 Next-Generation 737s and 50 737 MAX airplanes, valued at US$8.38 billion at current list prices. The order will be posted on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website once all contingencies are cleared.

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Rolls-Royce to lose Tony Wood during 2016 restructuring

As a consequence of Rolls-Royce setting about a major restructuring of the Company, the current aerospace president, Tony Wood, who has been with Rolls Royce for 15 years, will be leaving, though who has agreed to stay on into 2016 to help with the transition. From the 1st January, Rolls-Royce’s principal activities will be consolidated

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