As part of its eco-efficiency programme, airberlin has developed a new measuring tool aimed at optimising air flow. No such software has ever appeared on the market before; this innovation demonstrates once again the pioneering work of airberlin in the field of fuel efficiency. Small blemishes, rough paintwork or even a one millimetre gap between
WheelTug plc announced the execution of a Slot Purchase Agreement with Malaysia Airline System Berhad Airlines for 68 737NG Systems. With the new reservations the order book of WheelTug aircraft drive systems grows to 641 delivery slots reserved by twelve airlines from Europe, America, the Middle East and Asia. Seven of those airlines are flag
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has awarded Thales a contract to supply IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) transponders for the upgrade of A1M fighters and E-99 AEW surveillance aircraft in service with the Brazilian Air Force. A total of 48 aircraft will be retrofitted with the new IFF transponders. Thales will supply its TSC 2030 and
UTC Aerospace Systems has been selected by Xiamen Airlines to supply the wheels and carbon brakes for its fleet of 6 new Boeing 787-8 aircraft. The company will provide the equipment through its Wheels & Brakes business in Troy, Ohio. The first aircraft is scheduled for delivery in July 2014. The 787-8 carbon brakes use
The European Commission announced its decision to approve the acquisition of Olympic Air by Aegean Airlines. The acquisition creates the conditions for the establishment of a sustainable Greek carrier, competitive within the Region and capable of supporting a growth momentum which will benefit Greek Tourism and the local economy. Following EU approval, the acquisition of
Aviation Partners Boeing announced the order of up to 100 Split Scimitar Winglet Systems for Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft by Copa Holdings, S.A. This program is the culmination of a five year design effort using the latest computational fluid dynamic technology to redefine the aerodynamics of the Blended Winglet into an all new Split Scimitar
Boeing has delivered EL AL Israel Airlines’ first Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range) airplane. The delivery is the first of six 737-900ERs the Israeli flag-carrier has on order and is the latest addition to EL AL’s all-Boeing fleet.
Transaero Airlines, the first private airline in the Russian Federation, has signed with Aviointeriors, Italy, a LOI to purchase passenger seats for nine B777-200 aircraft, which soon will be part of the airline’s fleet. Transaero selected Venus, Perseus and Columbus Three seat models respectively, for their B777 First, Business and Economy Class. According to the
ACLAS GLOBAL, a global leader in the supply of aircraft consumables, rotables and airframe spares, has gained significant enhancements in customer support and work productivity since selecting both Quantum Control and StockMarket.aero from Component Control as its primary operations and online marketing support software. A highly regarded aviation specialist for ATR, Boeing and Airbus spares
Etihad Airways announced its intention to purchase from Air India five Boeing 777-200 LRs, the longest range passenger aircraft in operation to support its accelerated network growth plan. The two carriers signed a letter of intent in Mumbai earlier this week paving the way for the deal. The 777-200 LRs will be used on the
