GE Aviation, Hamble prepares for production start-up of the Airbus A350-1000’s wing fixed trailing edge package

July 17, 2014

GE Aviation, Hamble – the aerostructures business of GE Aviation – is readying its production start-up for the Airbus A350-1000 jetliner’s wing fixed trailing edge package, comprising more than 3,000 deliverable components that incorporate structural composite panels, complex machined parts and assemblies. The A350 XWB wing fixed trailing edge package is the largest design and

Rockwell Collins’ flight control electronics selected for Boeing 777X

July 17, 2014

Rockwell Collins has been selected to provide the Flight Control Module (FCM) for the Boeing 777X Integrated Flight Control Electronics (IFCE) fly-by-wire (FBW) system through a competitive procurement bid led by BAE Systems, the prime supplier of the IFCE cabinet system. The FCM technology builds upon Rockwell Collins’ leading-edge flight control electronics found on multiple

GKN Aerospace wins contract for Bombardier Global 7000 and Global 8000 rudder and elevator

July 17, 2014

GKN Aerospace has been selected by Bombardier Aerospace, Belfast to design, develop and supply the composite integrated rudder and elevator for the new Global 7000 and Global 8000 ultra long-range business jets. The multi-million pound contract adds to already significant GKN Aerospace work packages on these aircraft. These composite structures will be developed and manufactured

ASL Aviation Group signs LOI to procure Lockheed Martin LM-100J Freighters

July 16, 2014

ASL Aviation Group signed a Letter of Intent with Lockheed Martin to order up to 10 LM-100J commercial freighters. The LM-100J is the civil-certified version of Lockheed Martin’s proven C-130J Super Hercules and is an updated version of the L-100 (or L-382) cargo aircraft. Safair — an ASL associated company based in South Africa —

Trans States Holdings chooses P&W PurePower engines for 50 Embraer E-Jets

July 16, 2014

Pratt & Whitney has entered into a letter of intent to provide exclusive power for 50 firm Embraer E-Jets E2 aircraft, for an order announced by Embraer and Trans States Holdings. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2020. The deal includes a 12-year PureSolution maintenance service agreement.

P&W to provide PurePower engines on Air Mandalay order for six Mitsubishi Regional Jets

July 16, 2014

Pratt & Whitney will provide exclusive power for six firm Mitsubishi Regional Jets (MRJ) for an order announced by Mitsubishi Aircraft and Air Mandalay. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2018. The agreement includes a comprehensive 12-year Pure Solution maintenance plan for Air Mandalay’s PW1200G engines.

CIT and Rolls-Royce finalize agreement for Trent 7000 engines for Airbus A330-900neo family aircraft

July 16, 2014

CIT Group, a global leader in transportation finance, and Rolls-Royce announced from the Farnborough International Air Show that they signed a definitive agreement for 15 shipsets of Trent 7000 engines to power CIT’s recent order of 15 Airbus A330-900neo (new engine option) family aircraft. Deliveries are initially scheduled to begin in 2018.

Hainan Airlines signs commitment for 50 737 MAX 8s

July 16, 2014

Boeing and Hainan Airlines are finalizing terms and working toward a purchase agreement for 50 737 MAX 8s, reaffirming the Chinese airline’s preference for an all-Boeing single-aisle fleet. The commitment, valued at more than $5.1bn at current list prices, will be subject to the approval of the Chinese government and will be posted on Boeing’s

Boeing, Air Algerie announce order for two Next-Generation 737-700Cs

July 16, 2014

Boeing and Air Algerie announced an order for two Next-Generation 737-700C (Convertible) airplanes, valued at $152m at current list prices. The order continues Air Algerie’s fleet renewal and expansion following January’s order for eight 737-800s. The addition of 737-700Cs to the Algerian-flag carrier’s fleet will provide the airline with increased flexibility depending on passenger and

UTC Aerospace Systems extends long term C.A.R.E. agreement with All Nippon Airways

July 16, 2014

UTC Aerospace Systems has extended its Comprehensive Accessory Repair and Exchange (C.A.R.E.) program with All Nippon Airways to provide repair services and asset management for the airline’s Boeing 787 fleet expansion until 2021. The extended C.A.R.E. program now includes total repair and inventory support services for a total of 66 Boeing 787 aircraft, including the

Top Stories

GE Aviation, Hamble prepares for production start-up of the Airbus A350-1000’s wing fixed trailing edge package

Rockwell Collins’ flight control electronics selected for Boeing 777X

GKN Aerospace wins contract for Bombardier Global 7000 and Global 8000 rudder and elevator

ASL Aviation Group signs LOI to procure Lockheed Martin LM-100J Freighters

Trans States Holdings chooses P&W PurePower engines for 50 Embraer E-Jets

P&W to provide PurePower engines on Air Mandalay order for six Mitsubishi Regional Jets

CIT and Rolls-Royce finalize agreement for Trent 7000 engines for Airbus A330-900neo family aircraft

Hainan Airlines signs commitment for 50 737 MAX 8s

Boeing, Air Algerie announce order for two Next-Generation 737-700Cs

UTC Aerospace Systems extends long term C.A.R.E. agreement with All Nippon Airways

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