Lufthansa Technik’s Innovation Business Unit has been selected by Bombardier Business Aircraft to supply the nice HD cabin management and in-flight-entertainment (CMS/IFE) system on Bombardier’s new Challenger 650 aircraft. This latest announcement comes after Bombardier’s selection of the nice HD system on the Learjet 70, Learjet 75, Learjet 85, and Challenger 350 aircraft. So far,
Nexcelle is delivering on its integrated propulsion systems (IPS) vision for business aviation, having provided the nacelle for flight tests of GE Aviation’s Passport turbofan engine; completing initial ground tests to support this new 16,000-lb.-thrust category powerplant’s certification; and ramping up the manufacture of nacelle components at facilities in both France and the U.S. Nexcelle
Rockwell Collins introduced its new ARINCDirect suite of flight support services for business aviation. The new ARINCDirect consolidates and integrates the company’s former Ascend Flight Information Solutions and ARINC Direct services into one industry-leading solution for flight planning, regional and international trip support, cabin connectivity and flight operations management. “With our acquisition of ARINC in
At the time it made a lot of sense. The Far Eastern economy was sound and there was a gap in the market for a mid-size commercial jet at just under 100 seats. Mitsubishi’s USP was a 20% reduction in fuel costs thanks to the Pratt and Whitney new-generation engines the jet, the MRJ, would
Boeing employees represented by the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) Local 1069 ratified an eight-year contract on Oct. 19th. The represented employees work at the Boeing site in Ridley Park, Pa., and the contract will be in effect until 2022. “Our goal has always been to recognize the
Airbus has launched a new VIP cabin concept, initially for the A330-200, offering a faster and more affordable way to the greater capacity, capability and comfort of a widebody for both private and government customers. Called Summit, the concept features a VIP section at the front of the cabin, and airline-style seating at the rear.
AgustaWestland signed two training services contracts to support its Family of new generation helicopters. Bel Air of Denmark has signed a five years training contract featuring a comprehensive package of services including simulator training for the AW139 intermediate and the AW189 super medium twin engine helicopters. Lufttransport AS of Norway has signed a three year
Embraer performed the first metal cut of the E-jets E2, second generation of the E-Jets family of commercial jets on October 17th, at its Évora plant in Portugal. The part is the wing stub forward pressure bulkhead of the first prototype of the E190-E2 jet, whose first flight is scheduled for 2016. The pressure bulkhead
Saint-Gobain Aerospace has been approved by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for the test, inspection and repair of radomes and fuselage components for civil aircraft. Radomes are radar transparent structures that house the critical weather radar system for aircraft. The repair of radomes requires specialized repair processes to assure that the radome will
American Airlines (AAL) and US Airways have reached a significant milestone in their merger as the Cargo divisions combine under a single air waybill. The new entity brings in more than $800m each year and moves more than one billion pounds of freight and mail annually. The Cargo teams have successfully combined 154 facilities and
