Boeing has signed a US$265 million contract for nine more MH-47G Block II Chinook helicopters that employees in its Philadelphia plant will assemble for the U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC). Boeing is now on contract for 24 of the next-generation Chinooks. The MH-47G Block II Chinook features an improved structure and weight reduction initiatives
BAA Training is going forward with its expansion in Spain. The global aviation training provider is establishing a 5,300 m² training center near Barcelona–El Prat Josep Tarradellas Airport. The new facility will become a home to Boeing 737 NG, Airbus A320ceo/neo and a new type for the company – a Boeing 737 MAX 8 full-flight
GA Telesis has signed a firm order with Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) to convert a 737-800 passenger aircraft to a freighter configuration with an option for a second aircraft. This commitment marks GA Telesis’ expansion into the 737NG Passenger-to-Freighter (“P2F”) market. The first 737-800 (MSN 32903) will begin P2F conversion in August 2020 with completion scheduled
The Belgian Federal Government, Lufthansa and Brussels Airlines have reached an agreement securing the future of Belgium’s home carrier and herewith the long-term development of the airline. The stabilization package of €290 million from the Belgian Federal government and the €170 million financial support of Lufthansa cover parts of the losses incurred by Brussels Airlines
S7 Technics specialists are the first in Russia who have released sets of stickers in braille, which will be used to equip the cabins of aircraft of Russian airlines. In accordance with the Order of the Russian Ministry of Transport No. 290 dated 02.08.2018, which sets out the requirements of the Federal Agency for Air Transport of
HEATCON®, a market leader in composite repair solutions and material supply, has entered into an agreement with Cornerstone Research Group (CRG) to license CRG’s Deployable Isolation Repair Technology (DIRT BagTM) Products for manufacture and distribution. The DIRT BagTM provides composite repair technicians with an off-the-shelf solution to provide contamination and environmental control during the repair process. During
Responding to strong near and long-term express cargo demand, Aircraft Finance Germany (AFG) has signed an agreement with Boeing for two 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF). Based on the popular Boeing Next-Generation 737, the 737-800BCF offers operators newer technology, lower fuel consumption and better reliability than other standard-body freighters. Primarily used to carry express cargo
On July 22, the Bulgarian Ministry of Transport and the SOF Connect consortium have signed a concessionaire agreement for Sofia Airport. The project has now entered a new phase and Meridiam, Strabag and Munich Airport are looking forward to closely working together with all stakeholders to enhance the attractiveness of Sofia Airport as well as
Over 800 aircraft have been identified as subject to exit from their current airline fleets, according to the leading aviation data and advisory company IBA in its recent Mid-Year Market Update. Covid-19 has driven a mix of airline failures and administrations, early lease returns and accelerated retirements, all of which feed into IBA’s analysis, which draws on data from
Aventure Aviation has acquired another Boeing 757-200 airframe, MSN 27971. This is Aventure’s second 757 purchase in the last few months, and comes on the heels of its purchase of MSN 27208. The airframe is currently stored in Goodyear, Arizona at Aersale. The aircraft, last operated by Air Astana, is currently equipped with a half-life
