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LATEST NEWS
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Friday, November 11th, 2022
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Embraer has announced that it has received type certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for the E190-E2 jet. The Brazilian planemaker also anticipates receiving type certification for the larger E195-E2 jet in the very near future.
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In Embraer’s latest market forecast the company estimates that 1445 new aircraft in the up-to-150-seat category will be delivered in China through 2041, primarily as a result of the nation’s long-term economic development and the continuing trend of the Chinese civil aviation system evolving from point-to-point to a more hub-and-spoke-based network.
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Embraer’s E2-family of aircraft enables airlines to build operational flexibility, match capacity with demand and add frequencies, which will enhance connectivity in China in the post-epidemic era. The E190-E2 and E195-E2 are delivering 17.3% and 25.4% better fuel efficiency per seat respectively, compared to Embraer’s previous-generation E-Jets.
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The E190-E2 entered into service in Europe in 2018. It is a single-aisle jet with a capacity of up to 114 seats in Embraer’s signature two-by-two seating. Featuring the latest technology yet building on the maturity and reliability of the first-generation E-Jets, the aircraft delivers low operating costs for airlines and outstanding performance that enables access to airports that have restrictions due to higher altitude or shorter runways.
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“CAAC’s certification of the E190-E2 is great news for Embraer and our prospective customers in China,” said Arjan Meijer, President and CEO, Embraer Commercial Aviation. “Certification paves the way for significant E190-E2 business opportunities in China – data reveals that one billion people living in China’s second- and third-tier cities have never taken a flight.”
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Boeing and Silk Way West Airlines have finalised an order for two 777-8 Freighters, with options for two additional airplanes. The Azerbaijani cargo carrier, which serves 40 destinations around the world, is the first customer in the Eurasia region to order the 777-8 Freighter.
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"We are pleased to announce this order with our longstanding partner Boeing and become one of the world's first customers for the newest freighter," said Zaur Akhundov, Silk Way Group president. "This year Silk Way West Airlines celebrates its tenth-anniversary and over the past decade the carrier has been operating an all-Boeing fleet. Today's agreement reflects our ongoing investment in Boeing's market-leading freighters. Our fleet renewal plans will help to further reduce our operating costs and enhance fuel efficiency as well as make air freight services in our region more sustainable."
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Boeing launched the new 777-8 Freighter in January 2022 and has booked more than 50 orders for the model. The 777-8 Freighter has nearly identical payload and range capabilities as the 747-400 Freighter while providing 30% better fuel efficiency and emissions and 25% better operating costs per tonne. It is the ideal choice as operators replace aging freighters later this decade.
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Airbus has announced the commissioning of the first A321 aircraft to be assembled at its Final Assembly Line Asia (FAL Tianjin) in Tianjin, China. The breakthrough expands and deepens the collaboration with China’s aviation industry and demonstrates Airbus’ commitment to enhance its long-term strategic partnership with China.
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The FAL in Tianjin officially started the adaptation work to become A321 capable in August 2022. It is the first major upgrade of the assembly line since operations commenced in 2008. FAL Tianjin’s first A321 aircraft is scheduled for delivery in early 2023.
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Airbus has four A320-family assembly facilities around the world: Toulouse, France; Hamburg, Germany; Tianjin, China; and Mobile, United States. By the end of 2022, all commercial aircraft assembly sites will be A321-capable, as part of the industrial strategy to de-risk the ramp-up and to meet the rising share of A321 production.
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Inaugurated in 2008, FAL Tianjin was the first Airbus commercial aircraft assembly line outside Europe. In the same year, the first aircraft sections arrived on site. Since its first A320 delivery in 2009, FAL Tianjin has delivered more than 600 aircraft over its 14 years in operation. It has become a role model of successful Sino-European cooperation.
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CAE has posted revenue of CA$993.2 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2023, compared with CA$814.9 million in the second quarter of last year. Second-quarter net income attributable to equity holders was CA$44.5 million compared to CA$14.0 million last year. Adjusted net income in the second quarter of fiscal 2023 was CA$61.5 million compared to CA$53.2 million last year.
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Operating income this quarter was CA$102.1 million (10.3% of revenue), compared to CA$39.2 million (4.8% of revenue) last year. Second-quarter adjusted segment operating income was CA$124.7 million (12.6% of revenue) compared to CA$90.7 million (11.1% of revenue) last year.
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Second quarter Civil revenue was CA$507.2 million vs. CA$362.1 million in the second quarter last year. Operating income was CA$88.4 million compared to CA$49.9 million in the same quarter last year. Adjusted segment operating income was CA$104.4 million (20.6% of revenue) compared to CA$65.3 million (18.0% of revenue) in the second quarter last year. During the quarter, Civil delivered ten full-flight simulators (FFSs) to customers and second-quarter Civil training centre utilization was 66%.
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CAE incurred restructuring, integration, and acquisition costs of $22.6 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2023, relating mainly to the fiscal 2022 acquisitions of L3Harris Technologies’ Military Training business (L3H MT) and Sabre’s AirCentre airline operations portfolio (AirCentre).
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Net cash provided by operating activities was CA$138.0 million for the quarter, compared to CA$30.9 million in the second quarter last year. Free cash flow was CA$108.4 million for the quarter compared to CA$19.4 million in the second quarter last year. (£1,00 = CA$1.56 at time of publication)
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J&C Aero, an international aviation design and production company and Libyan start-up airline Crown Airlines have signed an agreement for cabin refurbishment and aircraft branding support during the delivery of the carrier’s first two Airbus A320s.
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Signed shortly after the Aircraft Interiors Expo in June 2022, the agreement covers the design and production of a variety of aircraft cabin interior elements, such as seat dress covers, carpets, seat belts, as well as cabin curtains. The contract also includes galley modifications according to the specifications of the new operator of the two aircraft.
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In addition, the Libyan air carrier entrusted J&C Aero with the design, production and installation of the fleet’s branded livery. The latter, together with cabin refurbishment and modification works, are already completed on both Crown Airlines’ Airbus A320s.
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MENA Technics, a subsidiary of Bahrain’s MENA Aerospace Enterprises, and U.S.-based Aviance Global will establish a regional MRO service centre in Bahrain, covering both commercial and private jets. The centre will be a collaboration with NextGen Aviation Services (formerly known as Pulsar Aviation Services), a subsidiary of Aviance Global and introduces Part 145 EASA set up for base maintenance.
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Together with Aviance Global/NextGen Aviation Services, MENA Technics will offer a full turn-key solution to its clients, making Bahrain a competitive location for both private aviation and commercial airlines for their heavy checks. This partnership bolsters the MRO industry in the region and the two-party collaboration plans to expand the services to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the near future, to offer the same support services to their clients there.
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As part of the agreement, MENA Technics and Aviance Global/NextGen Aviation will offer their expertise in developing and training Bahraini personnel who are accredited with aircraft maintenance licenses. It is estimated that ten Bahraini aircraft engineers and 20 technicians will benefit from the training over the next three years. This training programme is supported by Tamkeen under its ‘Train and Place’ programme.
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Oriens Aviation, the authorised sales and service centre for Pilatus aircraft in the British Isles, is expanding its service portfolio with a newly granted Air Operator’s Certificate from the UK Civil Aviation Authority for the PC-12 aircraft family. Its new subsidiary, Oriens Flight Operations, has already signed two PC-12NGXs under the business’ AOC as of January 2023, based at London Biggin Hill and Manchester Airports.
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Oriens Flight Operations business is led by Glen Smith as Accountable Manager. Glen's 25 years’ experience in business aviation has included senior accountable positions within AOC operations, including Accountable Manager, Ground Operations Manager and Continuing Airworthiness Manager. He has worked with multiple UK charter operators managing entry-level up to long-range executive jet aircraft.
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“The award of an AOC and establishment of this flight operations department is a significant investment in our seven-year history supporting Pilatus,” said Oriens Aviation founder and CEO Edwin Brenninkmeyer. “The decision was taken in response to demand, talking with customers we support for MRO and technical services and new prospects looking for a comprehensive ownership experience, as the popularity of the PC-12 widens in Europe, including first time business aviation owners and users.”
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