The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) has adopted a new noise stringency level for commercial airplanes. The milestone achieved at the CAEP meeting last week lowers the current standard by seven decibels. Having now been agreed by the ICAO CAEP, the new stringent noise standard will be presented for
American Airlines is undertaking a modernisation and complete rebrand of their aircraft fleet. AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings, with a dedication to providing innovative and reliable solutions to customers worldwide, is providing the paint system and technical expertise to assist with the new look. The fleet makeover shall incorporate the painting of over 600 aircraft with Aerodur
Marking a key milestone in India’s development of modern heliborne resources to support lifesaving missions, AVIATORS signed a firm order for an initial batch of seven Eurocopter EC135 aircraft for helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) operations. A second order is expected to be carried out later this year and rapid growth is anticipated in the
AWAS has agreed to place nine A320 aircraft from its new order pipeline with Thai Airways, the flag carrier of Thailand. These aircraft will be used for the expansion of Thai’s successful regional subsidiary, ThaiSmile. Furthermore Aeroflot, the flag carrier of Russia, has agreed to lease an incremental 6th new A320 passenger aircraft from AWAS’
Eurocopter expanded its global industrial footprint and enhanced the company’s presence in Mexico with the inauguration of a new manufacturing center of excellence at Querétaro, which is to produce high-technology aircraft structural metallic components. Located at the Aerotech Industrial Park adjacent to Querétaro Intercontinental Airport, this 12,000 m² facility will be the single-source production site
AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines, and US Airways Group announced that the boards of directors of both companies have unanimously approved a definitive merger agreement under which the companies will combine to create a premier global carrier, which will have an implied combined equity value of approximately $11bn based on the price
Honeywell’s SmartPath has been selected by Airservices Australia as the country’s first Ground-Based Augmentation System (GBAS) to improve operational efficiency and decrease air traffic noise at Sydney Airport. Designed to overcome the limitations of traditional Instrument Landing Systems (ILS), a ground-based instrument approach system that relies on radio signals and lighting, GBAS augments Global Navigation
FL Technics, a global provider of integrated aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services, successfully expands its landing gear and spare parts capabilities, having recently purchased ten Bombardier CRJ 100/200 and Boeing 737-300/400/500 landing gear sets to be dismantled for parts and components. The escalating demand for regional aircraft and ongoing popularity of Boeing 737 CL
PEMCO World Air Services (PEMCO) released that the first two aircraft, of a 20-aircraft conversion deal between the company and AERGO Cargo Solutions (AERGO), have been inducted – the first aircraft at PEMCO’s Tampa facility and the second at HAECO Group’s STAECO Jinan, China facility. Both aircraft are 737-400 11-position high yield freighters capable of
Fokker Services released that Trade Air, a privately owned company established in 1994 in Zagreb Croatia, operating under the brand name SunAdria, has decided to enter into a FLYFokker ABACUS program for its Fokker 100 aircraft. Under this program Fokker Services will provide component support, including forward exchange and reconditioning services, covering the major line
