Atlas Composites has partnered with ASC Process Systems, now with a UK office based in Poole, to upgrade its autoclave processes at its 25,000 ft² composites manufacturing facility. A five figure investment in plant sees Atlas Composites become ASC’s first UK customer to benefit from its CPC (Composite Processing Control) software and control systems retrofit,
Embraer Executive Jets’ first made-in-the-USA Phenom 300 was rolled out and made its first flight on December 5th. Delivery of the light Phenom 300 is scheduled to go to the Embraer Executive Jets’ Melbourne-based flight department which will use it as a flight demonstrator aircraft. “This is a major milestone for our facility,” said Phil
The EADS Board of Directors and the company’s core shareholders have agreed on a far-reaching change of the company’s shareholding structure and governance. This agreement aims at normalising and simplifying the governance of EADS while securing a shareholding structure that allows France, Germany and Spain to protect their legitimate strategic interests. Subject to customary regulatory
AgustaWestland and Kaan Air signed an additional preliminary order for one AW169 light intermediate twin-engine helicopter and a contract for one AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopter for VIP/corporate missions. The contracts follow the one signed by the customer just two months ago for two AW169s and one AW139, highlighting the prominence of the AW139 in
Indonesian airline Sky Aviation is carrying out pre-delivery inspection of Sukhoi Superjet 100 in Ulianovsk (Russia). Sky Aviation, being the first SSJ100 customer in the Southeast Asia market, made an order of twelve Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft to be delivered in 2012-2015. Late November 2012 interiors installation and painting of the first Sukhoi Superjet 100
Turkish Technic signed a 5 year landing gear maintenance services agreement with Azerbaijan Airlines, for 10 sets of A320 Family aircraft. Landing gear removal & installation and landing gear overhaul activities will be carried out at Turkish Technic’s Istanbul facilities. Turkish Technic also supports Azerbaijan Airlines with its spare units during shop visits.
Lagos-based Evergreen Apple Nigeria (EAN), the first fully integrated FBO, maintenance and hangar facility for business jets to open at Murtala Mohammed Airport, has announced ahead of MEBA, that it has achieved Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) certification from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority. The EAN workshops are already fully equipped for maintenance of SAFT batteries
Onex Corporation has agreed to acquire a 50% interest in BBAM, the world’s third largest manager of commercial jet aircraft, for $165m. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2012 subject to certain conditions and approvals. Onex will acquire a 35% interest in BBAM from BBAM’s management team and a 15% interest
Airbus has successfully completed the main structural assembly and system connection of A350 XWB ‘MSN-001’ – the first flight-test aircraft. The aircraft was shown on its wheels for the very first time moving out of the main assembly hall (Station 40) at the recently inaugurated “Roger Béteille” A350 XWB Final Assembly Line in Toulouse. It
Iraqi Airways, the national carrier of Iraq, has taken delivery of its first A330-200 becoming a new operator for the type. This will be the first Airbus widebody aircraft to be operated by Iraqi Airways. The carrier already operates two A321 aircraft. Accommodating a two-class configuration of 24 business and 264 economy seats, the aircraft
