Industria de Turbo Propulsores, S.A. (ITP), and Rolls-Royce have signed an agreement by which ITP will be responsible for the supply of Low Pressure Turbines (LPT) for two new engines: the Trent XWB-97 for the Airbus A350-1000 and the Trent 1000-TEN for all versions of the Boeing 787. In both agreements ITP will participate as
Boeing has completed the firm configuration of the 737 MAX 8. This milestone marks completion of the major trade studies that define the capabilities of the 737 MAX family. As detailed designs are completed and released, production can begin. Final assembly of the 737 MAX 8 is scheduled to begin in 2015 with first delivery
South African Airways (SAA) has taken delivery of its first two A320s out of a total of 20 A320 Family aircraft ordered from Airbus in 2010. The development is set to deliver cost efficiencies and allow SAA to expand its Sub-Sahara regional route network and boost revenue in the rapidly growing market. The airline’s A320s,
Taking the next step forward in creating a more modern, fuel-efficient fleet, American Airlines welcomes its first Airbus A319 aircraft, the first of 260 planned Airbus narrowbody deliveries. American and Airbus celebrated this important milestone with a special delivery ceremony at the Airbus manufacturing facility in Hamburg, Germany.
Northrop Grumman delivered the center fuselage for Italy’s first F-35 Lightning II to the newly commissioned Final Assembly and Check Out (FACO) facility at Italy’s Cameri Air Base July 12. This on-time delivery to Lockheed Martin enables the first assembly of an F-35 aircraft at the FACO facility and increases international participation on the F-35
B/E Aerospace announced second quarter 2013 financial results. Second quarter 2013 revenues of $850.3m increased $82.2m, or 10.7%, as compared with the prior year period. Second quarter 2013 operating earnings were $158.7m, an increase of 15.2%, and operating margin of 18.7% increased 80 basis points as compared to the prior year period. The growth in
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), announced delivery of a leased Airbus A321 to Turkish airline Atlasjet Havacilik A.S. to help expand the carrier’s fleet. Atlasjet operates a fleet of 15 aircraft to some 20 domestic and international destinations.
Airstream International Group has arranged, in collaboration with a large US based Lessor, the dry lease of one DHC-8-Q300 on lease to Island Aviation Services of the Maldives. MSN499 is currently undergoing pre delivery maintenance in Calgary, Canada and is expected to enter service later this year.
SIAEC Group posted a profit of $69.0m, a decrease of $1.1m or 1.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Revenue decreased $11.1m or 3.7%, primarily due to lower material and fleet management revenue. Expenditure fell by $4.4m or 1.7%, mainly from decreases in subcontract and material costs. The resulting operating profit for the quarter
At Liebherr-Aerospace’s test center in Toulouse (France), the qualification tests of the A320neo engine bleed air system have started with development testing at equipment level. In the first phase of the test campaign, performance testing of the pre-cooler and bleed valves is currently being carried out. The system components are undergoing a wide array of
