European laminar flow research takes new step with Airbus’ BLADE Flight Lab

Airbus initiated its latest research in further reducing the fuel consumption of airliners – keeping the company and Europe at the forefront of enhancing air transportation’s ecological footprint. This milestone was the Airbus A340 Flight Lab’s first takeoff equipped with outer wing sections designed for highly smooth airflow over their surfaces. Known as natural laminar […]

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MK Aviation expands portfolio with five new engines

M.K. Aviation, the global aircraft and engine leasing company, has recently concluded five new transactions including the purchase and lease of two CF6-80 engines, one PW4060 engine, and two RB211-535 engines. These engine customers join M.K. Aviation’s growing portfolio, which stretches worldwide. “Thanks to these successful transactions and its strong and stable credit history, M.K.

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Embraer selects new IFEC supplier for E-Jets E2s

Embraer has selected Meggitt Polymers & Composites and KID-Systeme as its new inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) system suppliers for the E-Jets E2, the second generation of the E-Jets family of commercial aircraft. Meggitt will design and produce a high performance radome assembly for in-flight connectivity, while KID-Systeme was selected by Embraer to provide the

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Air BP wins new fuel services contract at Muenster Osnabrück International Airport

Air BP, the international aviation fuel products and service supplier, is expanding its footprint in Germany with the announcement that it has secured a new contract at Muenster Osnabrück Airport (FMO/EDDG). The contract, won after a lengthy tender process, commences April 1, 2018. Muenster Osnabrück will receive supply of jet fuel and avgas 100LL. Air

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RFID innovators PervasID adds Serial Tech Entrepreneur to Board

PervasID, a leading provider of RFID reader technology has announced the addition of Ian Sugarbroad to its advisory board. Ian brings over 40 years of entrepreneurial experience growing successful companies both in Silicon Valley and the UK. Since 1998 Ian has managed three successful venture backed start-ups as either CEO or COO, two in the

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Polish CAMO, ALL4JETS, chooses OASES from Commsoft

Warsaw-based technical services organisation, ALL4JETS, has chosen Commsoft’s MRO IT system, OASES, to support its diversifying CAMO operations. Currently supporting over 130 aviation operations in more than 55 different countries, OASES is one of the most successful aviation engineering and maintenance systems, combining a very high level of technical sophistication with an intuitive user interface.

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AerData Software to streamline leased aircraft management for DS Aviation

Boeing through its subsidiary AerData, has reported that DS Aviation, the aviation leasing company of the Dr. Peters Group, has chosen AerData Corporate Management System to support its fleet of aircraft. AerData Corporate Management System is an industry-leading platform that supports all business processes in aircraft leasing and asset management. Corporate Management System is a

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Air Berlin staff hopeful of employment as Lufthansa and easyJet become front runners

It has become clear that with the passing of the deadline for submission of offers for the insolvent German carrier Air Berlin, Lufthansa and easyJet are to be the preferred option as buyers. As a consequence, up to 80% of Air Berlin employees may be successful in remaining in employment. Currently, Lufthansa has its eyes

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