Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PT6A-52 engine has been selected by Piper Aircraft for the Piper M700 Fury aircraft. This is the first time the PT6A-52 engine will be used to power a single-engine turboprop. Pratt & Whitney collaborated closely with Piper to incorporate a pioneering electronic low-oil-level indicator into the new Piper M700 Fury, marking the
DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of DHL Group, and Fraport AG, the owner and operator of Frankfurt Airport (FRA), have officially began construction of a new air freight centre at Frankfurt Airport. Tobias Schmidt, the CEO of DHL Global Forwarding Europe, and Anke Giesen, Fraport AG’s Executive Director Retail and Real
Eve Air Mobility (Eve) has named four additional suppliers for its eVTOL aircraft. Thales will supply a proven air data solution, comprising sensors and a computer while Honeywell will supply guidance, navigation and external lighting for the aircraft. RECARO Aircraft Seating will supply the eVTOL’s seats and FACC will supply the horizontal and vertical tail
Private investor Rcapital has completed the acquisition of aerospace and defence engineering business, FGP Group. The deal will mean that over 200 jobs in Dorset, UK, are protected. The Group comprises Weymouth-based FGP Systems Limited, a precision engineering business which provides very high-tolerance machining, turning and fabrication services to blue-chip aerospace and defence customers, and FGP
In mid-January, RUAG Aerostructures Switzerland and Pilatus Aircraft reached an agreement on the sale of the machine park and the transfer of all employees. The sale to Pilatus is part of the strategic goals for RUAG International set by the Federal Council. RUAG Aerostructures Switzerland is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of
Mesa Air Group has unveiled a series of agreements with United Airlines (United) that promise to significantly enhance its operating income and liquidity over the coming year. Additionally, the company has provided an update on its efforts to reduce debt and fortify liquidity by selling excess CRJ-900 assets. Highlights of the United agreements: The United
Aergo Capital (Aergo) and Acumen Aviation (Acumen) have announced a dynamic collaboration aimed at elevating the scope of aviation asset and investment management services for their esteemed investor base. This strategic partnership capitalises on the extensive knowledge and decades of experience inherent in both organisations, presenting a holistic and more thorough and comprehensive approach to
Raytheon Technologies Corporation (RTX) has officially announced the appointment of Phil Jasper as the new President of Raytheon. Jasper, a seasoned aerospace and defence professional with 31 years of experience, will report directly to Christopher T. Calio, the President and Chief Operating Officer of RTX. He will be taking over from Wesley D. Kremer, who
Alaska Airlines (Alaska) has taken delivery of the first Boeing 737-8 aircraft – the next component of its strategic, long-term fleet plan that builds on its strengths and provides a road map for ongoing future success. From 2024 through 2027, Alaska is on track to add 15-25 new Boeing aircraft each year. Currently the carrier
The Road less travelled – an overview of ‘women’ in aviation maintenance By: Swaati Ketkar When I first heard this topic from my editor, a wave of relief washed over me. How difficult could it be to find women working in the aerospace maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) sector? A little research left me in
