Spirit AeroSystems delivers first A350 XWB section 15 to Airbus

Spirit AeroSystems has successfully delivered its first composite center fuselage section for the Airbus A350 XWB program. The upper and forward lower shell (Section 15) composite fuselage panels were joined in Spirit’s Saint-Nazaire, France, facility before being delivered to Airbus. Spirit is the world’s largest independent supplier of commercial airplane assemblies and components.

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Flybe takes delivery of second flight simulator

Flybe has taken delivery of its second full flight simulator that enables its Training Academy in Exeter to offer a full range of pilot training, including recurrent and type training, for both the Bombardier Q400 and the Embraer 170/190 family of aircraft. The new Level-D E-Jet device, built by US-based FlightSafety International, is convertible between both

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MacCarthy Aviation modifies five ship sets of B747 galleys from KSSU to ATLAS standard

Midair, a specialist in fleet modification and upgrades, used MacCarthy Aviation on two significant projects: For the first project MacCarthy Aviation modified five complete ship sets of B747 galleys from KSSU to ATLAS standard. The fleet of ex Singapore Airlines was acquired by an Eastern European airline that operates using ATLAS standard catering equipment. The ex

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Etihad awards 10-year software deal to Sabre Airline Solutions

Etihad Airways has awarded a deal valued at over $1bn to travel technology company Sabre Airline Solutions to implement its software throughout the carrier’s operations. Under the 10-year agreement, Etihad will use software developed by Sabre across its reservations, inventory, marketing, planning, eCommerce, distribution and departure control operations, by February 2013. The agreement includes a

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