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Alcoa, Embraer sign technology sharing agreement

November 17, 2011

Embraer and Alcoa have signed a new technology sharing agreement that will utilize Alcoa’s proprietary aluminum alloys, advanced design and manufacturing techniques, and its fastener technologies to support Embraer’s development of new high-performance metallic fuselage and wing solutions for its family of aircraft. Alcoa is a leading supplier of aluminum sheet, plate, extrusions and forgings, and fasteners

Boeing Electronic Flight Folder to be launched by Qatar Airways

November 17, 2011

Qatar Airways will be the launch customer for Boeing’s new Electronic Flight Folder (EFF).The carrier will install the EFF on their entire fleet of Boeing 777s, making it the first in the world to transmit day-of-flight data such as flight plans and weather information directly to the 777 Class 3 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB).

Eurocopter reinforces maintenance, support and commercial presence in the Middle East and Asia

November 17, 2011

New agreements announced during this week’s Dubai Airshow further enhance Eurocopter’s Middle East and Asia footprint, creating a cooperative maintenance program for Royal Jordanian Air Force AS 332 M1 Super Pumas, establishing customer support services for helicopters with the United Arab Emirates’ Armed Forces, and marking the sale of a corporate EC130 B4 to Pakistan.

Singapore Airlines finalizes order for eight 777-300ERs

November 17, 2011

Boeing and Singapore Airlines announced an order for eight additional 777-300 Extended Range (ER) airplanes. The orders were previously recorded on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website, attributed to an unidentified customer.

CAE awarded contract by Emirates for two full-flight simulators

November 16, 2011

CAE, a global leader in modeling, simulation and training for civil aviation and defence, has received a contract from Emirates Airline for two full-flight simulators (FFSs), one for the Airbus A380 aircraft and one for the Boeing 777. The contract is worth a total of more than C$34m at list prices, and brings the total number of

AviancaTaca and Rolls-Royce sign Trent 700 agreement

November 16, 2011

Rolls-Royce has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide Trent 700 engines to AviancaTaca for four Airbus A330 aircraft. The agreement includes Rolls-Royce TotalCare long-term engine services and support. The aircraft will be acquired by AviancaTaca and operated by its subsidiary, Tampa-Cargo. The aircraft will establish Tampa-Cargo as the first A330 freight operator in

DRF Luftrettung orders 25 type EC145 T2 helicopters

November 16, 2011

Eurocopter and the German air rescue organisation DRF Luftrettung signed a purchase agreement for 25 helicopters of the newest generation – the EC145 T2. This purchase makes the air rescue organisation Europe’s largest customer for this type of helicopter. With the purchase of these aircraft, the DRF Luftrettung will successively replace the BK 117s in

Chromalloy receives third AOE certificate from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau

November 16, 2011

Chromalloy as received the company’s third Approved Organization Exposition certificate from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB). The certificate was awarded to Chromalloy’s San Antonio, Texas, repair station following a rigorous audit by JCAB and determination of operational capabilities to provide repair services on various components in turbine engines powering Japanese commercial aircraft. Earlier this year,

Emirates to establish flight training academy

November 16, 2011

Emirates announced plans to establish Emirates Flight Training Academy, a dedicated flight training centre that will be located at Dubai World Central Airport. Emirates is investing AED400m (US$109m) in the development of this dedicated flight training facility which will have the capacity to train up to 400 students at one time. The Academy will incorporate its own Flight

Retan Aerospace re-brands as MTU Maintenance Dallas

November 16, 2011

MTU Maintenance Dallas is the latest member of the MTU Maintenance network. MTU Aero Engines acquired 75% share in the facility formerly known as Retan Aerospace, based in Dallas, Texas, this summer. Now the facility has adopted a new name: MTU Maintenance Dallas Inc.. MTU Maintenance Dallas is an FAA and EASA licensed Part 145

Top Stories

Alcoa, Embraer sign technology sharing agreement

Boeing Electronic Flight Folder to be launched by Qatar Airways

Eurocopter reinforces maintenance, support and commercial presence in the Middle East and Asia

Singapore Airlines finalizes order for eight 777-300ERs

CAE awarded contract by Emirates for two full-flight simulators

AviancaTaca and Rolls-Royce sign Trent 700 agreement

DRF Luftrettung orders 25 type EC145 T2 helicopters

Chromalloy receives third AOE certificate from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau

Emirates to establish flight training academy

Retan Aerospace re-brands as MTU Maintenance Dallas

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