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UTC Aerospace Systems inaugurates new building dedicated exclusively to production of thrust reversers for Airbus A350 XW

UTC Aerospace Systems’ Aerostructures business formally inaugurated a new building dedicated exclusively to production of thrust reversers and the integration of nacelle systems for the Airbus A350 XWB at its Toulouse, France site. The opening of the building, operated by Goodrich Aerospace Europe S.A.S., features an innovative robotic thrust reverser assembly line. The new building

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Monarch staff groups vote to support restructuring plans

The Monarch Group has confirmed that each of its staff groups has agreed to major concessions on pay and terms and conditions, as part of its plan to evolve into a leading scheduled European low-cost airline.  Following supportive discussions with union representatives of BAPLA, the pilots union, and UNITE, which represents its cabin crew and

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LTT and APFT Maintenance Training sign training agreement

Lufthansa Technical Training (LTT) and the APFT Maintenance Training (APFT) aviation school have signed a contract for the training of aviation technicians in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on September 23rd. Over a period of five years, about 400 trainees from APFT – Maintenance Training will be trained and qualified as aircraft mechanics (CAT A 1.1) according

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A320neo Family sets new standards with 20% reduced fuel burn

The A320neo Family is reaching new heights, with increased fuel burn savings per seat further improved to 20% across the entire family by 2020. The 20% fuel burn saving is achieved through Airbus’ latest cabin innovations reinforced by further engine efficiency improvements. Without compromising passenger comfort, Airbus is offering airlines the option of higher seat

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Garmin completes first flight of the Beechjet 400A featuring G5000

Garmin International celebrated the maiden flight of the Beechjet 400A featuring the G5000 Integrated Flight Deck. This marks a significant step towards completion of the G5000 upgrade for the popular Beechjet 400A and Hawker 400XP. The G5000 modernizes the cockpit, increases aircraft utility, provides additional weight savings, exceeds NextGen requirements and solves parts obsolescence, giving

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AIP Aerospace introduces Ascent Aerospace

Brian Williams, CEO of AIP Aerospace (AIPA) announced the creation of Ascent Aerospace, a wholly owned unit of AIPA, which will leverage the leadership positions the business has as one of the largest aerospace tooling companies in the world. Ascent Aerospace will be organized into two Groups: Ascent Tooling Group (including Coast Composites, Odyssey Industries,

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Airbus Group and Aerion announce technology collaboration

Airbus Group and Aerion Corporation have agreed to collaborate on technologies associated with the future of high-performance flight. To further their mutual objectives, both companies will exchange knowledge and capabilities in design, manufacturing and certification. For Aerion, this means collaboration to advance the development and commercialization of the Aerion AS2 supersonic business jet. Under the

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IAG converts eight A330-200 options into firm orders

IAG has decided to convert eight A330-200 options, previously announced, into firm orders for Spain’s flag carrier Iberia, which will become a new operator of the A330-200. The aircraft will be delivered from the end 2015 and will be equipped with GE CF6 engines. Iberia’s all Airbus fleet already includes eight A330-300s.

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Airstream arranges purchase and onward lease of one ATR42-500

Airstream International Group has arranged, in collaboration with a large US based lessor, the purchase and onward lease of one ATR42-500 to Hevilift Group. MSN497, previously owned and operated by Danish Air Transport, Denmark, will be used on dedicated mining contracts in Papua New Guinea. This is the second ATR aircraft transaction that Airstream has

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