Culminating a nine-year doubling of production capacity, Airbus’ A330 output rate has now reached 10 aircraft monthly – responding to this twin-engine jetliner’s continued popularity with airlines, cargo carriers, military services and VIP operators. At the rate of 10 per month, A330 production is the highest ever for an Airbus widebody jetliner. Airbus’ policy of
US Airways reported that in partnership with ACSS, an L-3 Communications & Thales Company, the airline has received FAA certification on its wide-body Airbus A330 aircraft for SafeRoute, a set of four flight deck applications that will provide enhanced operational safety and efficiency in all phases of flight as part of the FAA’s NextGen implementation
Boeing opened its new expanded Everett Delivery Center (EDC), a world-class facility which will be the home of deliveries for the 747-8, 767, 777 and 787. The grand opening ceremony was attended by Boeing employees, customers and state dignitaries. The 180,000 ft² facility triples the amount of office, conference and delivery operations space as the
Delta Air Lines will outfit its fleet of 182 MD-88 and MD-90 aircraft as well as several flight simulators with standardized, state-of-the-art glass cockpits and GPS navigation that will improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact and position the airline to take advantage of procedural improvements outlined in the Federal Aviation Administration’s Next Generation Air Transportation System.
Vector Aerospace UK, a leading provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, has announced the successful transition of its Hercules C-130 propeller MRO capability to the Vector Aerospace Component Services site at Almondbank in Perthshire. The Almondbank facility – a leading provider of MRO for rotary and fixed wing aircraft – will be
The official opening of the AJW Technique Component Repair & Overhaul facility justifies the Company’s single-minded determination to be operational within six months of purchasing the assets of Aveos Fleet Performance in September 2012. Although the facility had extensive repair capabilities with best-in-class equipment; the infrastructure, certifications and workforce needed to be started from scratch.
easyJet selected Recaro Aircraft Seating to install Recaro seats in its new aircraft. The airline has ordered the seat model SL3510, distinguished by its light weight and ease of maintenance. Over the next five years, easyJet plans to exclusively install Recaro seats in its new aircraft. In an initial phase, 2,500 seats will be installed
The EADS Board approved an 18-month share repurchase programme up to € 3.75bn. The Share Buyback Programme (the “Buyback”) is to be carried out in accordance with the authority conferred by the Company’s shareholders at the Extraordinary General Meeting held on 27 March 2013 for a repurchase of up to 15% of EADS’s issued and
SMBC Aviation Capital has completed the integration with its shareholders’ other aircraft leasing companies, SMFL Aircraft Capital Corporation B.V. and Sumisho Aircraft Asset Management (SAAM). The combined entity is now the third largest global aircraft lessor with a modern fleet of 326 owned and managed aircraft valued at over $10bn. The business will trade under
IFE Services has been selected by LOT Polish Airlines as its new in-flight entertainment (IFE) provider. The agreement covers the provision of a broad package of innovative and fresh IFE content across the airline’s entire fleet. Passengers can look forward to latest release and classic Hollywood movies plus international and Polish films which are all
