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LATEST NEWS
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Tuesday, February 21st, 2023
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Emirates currently has 115 Boeing 777X and 50 Airbus A350-900s on order which are due for delivery from 2024 onwards. In anticipation of their arrival, the flag-carrying airline is to build new training facilities which will incorporate six new full-flight simulator (FFS) bays. This will expand the annual throughput of new pilots at Emirates’ training facilities in Dubai by 54% at an estimated cost of US$135 million (£112 million).
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The new facilities will be located adjacent to the existing training facilities and in close proximity to all the other pilot training centres. Across the airline’s entire training buildings, Emirates' trainee and qualified pilots will have increased flexibility and facilities to hone their flying skills with a total of 17 full-flight simulator bays offering a capacity of more than 130,000 training hours a year. Completion of the new training facilities should be in mid-2024, to coincide with the delivery of the first of the Airbus A-350 aircraft.
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Trainee pilots will also benefit from being able to set up and configure the cockpit environment using bespoke devices as part of their training module and upload the data to the FFS prior to commencing each training session. This innovative, first-of-its-kind concept is designed to shorten the trainee’s preparatory time inside the simulator, while helping them to remain focused.
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In addition to state-of-the-art training facilities for its flight deck crew, Emirates provides a range of world-class training and development programmes for its workforce and for other aviation professionals. In Dubai, these include: the Emirates Flight Training Academy for cadets, Emirates Aviation University, Emirates Cabin Crew Training Centre, and numerous programmes specially created for different segments of its employees.
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Rheinmetall AG will participate in the construction of the F-35 fighter jet. Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman have signed a letter of intent with Rheinmetall AG as a promising strategic source of supply for the F-35 centre fuselage. This potential partnership would establish a second F-35 centre fuselage integrated assembly line (IAL) in Germany, expanding the significant role European industry plays in the F-35 programme.
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“Lockheed Martin has been a committed partner to Germany for more than 50 years. The F-35 programme will continue to strengthen our strategic partnerships with key industry partners for years to come,” said Mike Shoemaker, Vice President of F-35 Customer Programmes at Lockheed Martin. “The F-35 centre fuselage production in Germany will be vital to meet the growing global demand for F-35s, which play a vital role in 21st century security.”
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Northrop Grumman is a principal partner on the Lockheed Martin F-35 programme. In addition to manufacturing the jet's centre fuselage and wing skins, the company is also responsible for developing, producing and maintaining sensor systems, avionics and aircraft and training software.
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“The centre fuselage IAL is recognised as a state-of-the-art facility supported by technologies exclusive to Northrop Grumman, seamlessly blending automation with our expertise in aerospace tooling,” said Glenn Masukawa, Vice President and F-35 programme manager, Northrop Grumman. “Engaging with Rheinmetall demonstrates our commitment to collaborate with international partners to manufacture advanced aircraft.”
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Oliver Krueger will become new Chief Marketing Officer of the Lufthansa Group. Krueger will assume responsibility for the areas Brand, Loyalty, Ancillaries and Marketing with immediate effect. He is also responsible for Miles & More GmbH and reports directly to the Executive Board of the Lufthansa Group.
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Krueger has more than two decades of international experience in the areas of strategy, marketing and sales. In his professional career, he has been able to apply this experience in various international management positions for global marketing, innovation and brand transformation at the Lufthansa Group.
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Most recently, as CEO of Lufthansa Systems, Krueger led the Lufthansa Group's Technology & IT subsidiary and positioned it globally with a comprehensive portfolio of successful, often market-leading products for the aviation industry.
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Sumitomo Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, has invested in Volocopter's Series E Funding round and will also become a key strategic partner for entry into service in the Japanese market starting in 2025. Additionally, the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) has accepted Volocopter’s application for concurrent type certification (TC) of the VoloCity aircraft in Japan. Volocopter is committed to flying its VoloCity air taxi at the 2025 EXPO Osaka Kansai and today a major regulatory milestone was achieved to make this ambitious goal a reality.
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The European Union Aviation Safety Authority (EASA) and JCAB announced that they have accepted Volocopter’s application process for concurrent TC of the fully electric VoloCity aircraft to fly commercially in Japan. Volocopter is currently pushing the envelope on flight testing and is on target to achieve certification for the VoloCity from EASA in 2024. As of now, the company is pursuing concurrent validation with three non-European civil aviation authorities: JCAB in Japan, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the United States and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) in Singapore.
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The company’s dedication to Japan dates back to 2018, when the country became one of the first to announce its commitment to bringing urban air mobility (UAM) to life. This includes a clear roadmap outlining the steps it needs to take to educate the public, introduce regulations and launch commercial services. As the frontrunner for a Japan-based UAM launch, Volocopter has both the experience and expertise to work with local authorities to create a UAM ecosystem that establishes a safe and sustainable environment for UAM.
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To further strengthen Volocopter’s local ties from a business perspective, Sumitomo Corporation became the latest Japanese investor and strategic partner in the company to join its list of partners, via the Series E funding round. Sumitomo Corporation possesses a keen understanding of the global business market, the energy and resource sectors, as well as Japanese market operations. This move diversifies Volocopter’s global partnerships to establish a UAM ecosystem.
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VAS Aero Services has acquired two Boeing B737-700 aircraft for teardown and subsequent parts harvesting and marketing. VAS will manage the teardown of both aircraft at Marana, AZ, with disassembly scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2023, adding to the vast number of Boeing aircraft that VAS has disassembled over the years. Used serviceable materials (USM) parts from the new teardowns will augment VAS’s widely accessed aftermarket parts inventory, distributed through the company’s worldwide airline operator and MRO customer base.
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“The addition of these two Boeing aircraft to our deep inventory assures that we will have superior, high-demand USM parts for our customers around the world and further cements our position as the premier provider of USM parts and solutions to the global aviation marketplace," said VAS CEO Tommy Hughes.
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Lufthansa Technik (LHT) will invest €7.5 million in a training centre in Hamburg-Rahlstedt, Germany to meet the need for a large number of engine mechanics. Following the Corona-crisis, the workload in Lufthansa Technik's engine shops is steadily increasing again and requires many highly qualified engine mechanics. To meet the demand, Lufthansa Technik is now further qualifying people who have already completed a technical or craft apprenticeship.
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This year alone, 376 new employees will be trained in the Hamburg-Rahlstedt training centre and will be able to take on independent tasks in the workshops after just four to six months.
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Over the next five years, more than 1,000 new colleagues - who were originally trained for example as carpenters, automotive mechanics or dental technicians - will be qualified to repair the latest engine technologies. In addition to German, the technical aviation training is also conducted in English, so that international applicants can also be brought on board. Sign language interpreters will be available at all times for future colleagues with hearing impairments. Lufthansa Technik has been training people with hearing impairments for over 20 years and has extensive experience in this area.
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The training starts with a theory block conducted by Lufthansa Technical Training GmbH. The practical training units include (if required) the acquisition of knowledge in metal processing (including grinding, drilling, milling), the disassembly/assembly of modules, findings and the basics of engine parts repair. Three CFM56 training engines are available for this purpose. A LEAP, a latest-generation engine, will be added shortly. During this phase, the trainees are supervised by a total of eight experienced practical trainers.
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The global ACMI, charter and cargo operator SmartLynx Airlines has received the Australian Foreign Air Transport Operator Certificate (FATAOC) granted by the Australian Civil Aviation Authority. The certification allows SmartLynx to begin operations to, from and within Australia.
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Operating flights to Australia has been integral to SmartLynx's strategic plans to expand its global network by entering new markets. This certificate authorises starting operation in Australia of Airbus A330-type aircraft and the company plans to receive certification also for other aircraft types like the A320, A321 and B737.
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To receive FATAOC, SmartLynx has fulfilled all operational requirements and submitted the necessary certificates of airworthiness and maintenance schedules for Airbus A330-type to be operated in Australia.
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Latvian-based SmartLynx Airlines operates also in the USA, North America, Asia, and Africa. The company holds Air Operator Certificates (AOC) in Latvia, Estonia, and Malta.
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The current fleet size consists of 55 aircraft and by the end of 2023 is set to increase its fleet to 65 aircraft, including Airbus A320 (29), A330-300 (six), A321 (eight), Airbus A321F (13) and Boeing 737 MAX (nine) aircraft.
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