Skyworld Aviation delivered one ex-Air Caraibes EMB 190-100 aircraft to Air Moldova. Skyworld Aviation was exclusively appointed to market serial number 19000130 on behalf of Groupe Dubreuil of France. The aircraft now bears the registration ER-ECC and will enter service with its new operator during April on a long term lease. Air Moldova already operates
Eurocopter and Turbomeca (Safran) announced the signature of industrial cooperation agreements with Wojskowe Zaklady Lotnicze No. 1 (WZL-1) that include the creation of two separate full assembly lines within Poland for the EC725 Caracal helicopter and its Makila 2 turboshaft engines in the framework of this country’s current tender for 70 new multi-role helicopters. The
Sberbank of Russia and its wholly owned subsidiary, Sberbank Leasing, have reached an agreement on an order for 12 Next-Generation 737-800s. The airplanes are intended for operational leasing under Sberbank’s contract with Transaero, one of Sberbank’s key corporate customers. Valued at more than $1bn at current list prices, the deal will help lay the groundwork
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
