Boeing has announced that its Arlington, Virginia campus just outside Washington, D.C. will serve as the company’s global headquarters. The aerospace and defence firm’s employees in the region support various corporate functions and specialize in advanced airplane development and autonomous systems. In addition to designating Northern Virginia as its new headquarters, Boeing plans to develop
Safran Nacelles has announced the signing of a six-year contract renewal with Hawaiian Airlines to service the thrust reversers on the carrier’s 24 Airbus A330ceo aircraft. Safran Nacelles will continue to support Hawaiian at its MRO shops located in the U.S.A. and France during scheduled maintenance or one-time repairs during unscheduled maintenance. Safran Nacelles also
Air Navigation Solutions (ANSL) has agreed a partnership with Liverpool John Lennon Airport and its internal air navigation services provider, Air Traffic Control Services Limited (ATCSL), which will see ANSL implement Radar in The Tower (RiTT) operations at the Airport. The work led by ANSL involves a technical assessment of the existing air traffic management
Kellstrom Aerospace, a global commercial aftermarket OEM Distribution leader providing a comprehensive range of aircraft lifecycle solutions, has been appointed as worldwide aviation commercial aftermarket distributor of Amglo Kemlite Laboratories for commercial aerospace lighting products. This commercial aftermarket partnership will allow Kellstrom Aerospace to support the material requirements of international airlines and MRO customers with factory
Philippine-based maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company Dornier Technology has appointed Joseph Espiritu as Chief Operating Officer and will utilise his expertise to grow the business by providing tailored solutions for airlines and air operators as the commercial aviation market recovers. Espiritu is an industry veteran with more than 18 years of experience including more
The Republic of Angola has placed a firm order for three Airbus C295 aircraft to perform multirole operations. Two aircraft will be specifically equipped for maritime surveillance and one for transport missions. The aircraft configured for transport missions will be able to carry out tactical cargo and troop transport tasks, paratrooping, load dropping or humanitarian
SmartSky Networks, the innovative air-to-ground (ATG) inflight connectivity provider, has announced California-based Thornton Aviation as a sales and installation provider for SmartSky’s advanced shipsets at Thornton’s Van Nuys and Burbank, California locations. With over three decades of excellence in aircraft services, Thornton Aviation will sell and install SmartSky’s connectivity equipment. Thornton’s proven track record of
Many countries are removing COVID-19-related restrictions as a consequence of the increasing vaccination coverage and the mild form of recent virus variants. In line with this, Finnair is now lifting the requirement to wear a face mask on board all flights. As of April 25, customers and crew are no longer required to wear a
BOC Aviation has announced the appointment of Chan Mui Sin as Head of Treasury, with effect from April 18, 2022. Mui Sin replaces Peter Davis who will remain with the company until his retirement on May 31, 2022, to ensure a smooth transition. In her new role, Mui Sin will oversee all treasury functions of
Bournemouth Airport UK has officially launched its dedicated cargo handling service, Cargo First. From a standing start with almost no cargo in April 2020, Bournemouth Airport will see 20,000 tonnes of throughput by the end of March 2022, which makes it the fastest growing UK cargo hub based on 2020 statistics and on the verge
