CDB Aviation announced on the sidelines of Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Asia Pacific 2022 conference the signing of lease agreements for a fleet of six Airbus A320neo aircraft with Air India. CDB Aviation is among the first aircraft leasing companies to secure the placement of Air India’s additional A320neo aircraft under the recently announced multi-stage transformation...
MTU Maintenance Zhuhai has received CAAC approval, marking the final step in the introduction of the PW1100G-JM engine to that facility. EASA and FAA certification had already been issued for this engine type. Necessary special procedures such as grinding and balancing were also introduced. This means that Zhuhai is now the third facility in the MTU network that is able to perform disassembly, ass...
Dronamics and Cranfield Aerospace Solutions will be combining their expertise to integrate hydrogen fuel-cell technology into the Black Swan, the long-range cargo drone. Brought together by their mutual belief that hydrogen fuel-cell technology can open up the possibility of zero-emissions aviation, the two aerospace innovators will be working together to bring to market a viab...
ALSIM announced the sale of the first AIRLINER in France to MERMOZ ACADEMY. The AIRLINER is the brand-new hybrid simulator (Fly-by-wire and conventional control) manufactured by ALSIM to address large flight training programs for advanced training such as Crew Resource Management, Jet Aircraft Handling, and Emergency Procedures. The versatile simulator is inspired by many different single-ais...
With just days to go ahead of the world’s biggest sporting spectacle, the FIFA Football World Cup, DC Aviation Al-Futtaim, has made available a wide range of business jets for charter to provide a time-saving and comfortable experience for fans heading to Doha. Besides the common aircraft in the midsize to large category, DCAF has also added the first Pilatus PC-12 available...
Safran Helicopter Engines has signed a contract with The Helicopter and Jet Company to support Arrano and Arriel engines powering its H160, H125 and H145 fleets. This Support-By-the-Hour contract formalizes a long-term Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul and services agreement supporting more than 60 engines. The Helicopter and Jet Company currently operates a fleet of 30 helicopt...
The AW109 FNPT II MCC simulator purchased by Global Aviation Training & Maintenance will be installed, operated, and maintained by Caverton Aviation Training Centre, which already operates an EASA certified Level D AW139 Full Flight Simulator in Lagos, Nigeria. The simulator is equipped with a Spherical Visual system, 4 axis electromagnetic Vibration system and Entrol Missio...
The Civil Aviation Administration of China has provided validation of the type certificate for leading turboprop manufacturer’s ATR 42-600. This milestone opens the opportunity for ATR to re-enter the Chinese market with a firm order from an undisclosed customer for three aircraft. The most sustainable option for regional air travel, the ATR 42-600 is an ideal route opener for China, a...
Delivery of the first Bell 407GXi for an Israeli customer completed. The aircraft was purchased by cousins Yossi and Yoav Avrahami. The aircraft acceptance took place at the Bell facility in Mirabel and is currently en route to Israel. This delivery marks the 31st country to become the home of a Bell 407GXi. Patrick Moulay, senior vice president, International Commercial Sales, commented:...
Welcome new GlobeAir Pilot Training Partnership with Ireland-based international flight school Atlantic Flight Training Academy. The goal is obvious - to train cadets for their future careers as commercial pilots in 2023/2024.The candidates involved in the pilot training programme as part of the partnership between GlobeAir and AFTA will receive 18 months of extensive training in Cork and Wat...
AERO 2023 is already registering a very high level of interest from international exhibitors. The 29th edition of the trade show on Lake Constance will be accompanied by a wide-ranging conference program. The aviation industry will meet again at AERO in Friedrichshafen from April 19 - 22, 2023. The importance of the trade show for the entire General Aviation industry is already underscor...
Polish medical air rescue service Lotnicze Pogotowie Ratunkowe (LPR) has flown 200,000 engine hours on its fleet of 27 PW206B-powered H135 helicopters from Airbus – a notable milestone that showcases the urgent care this dedicated team has provided to save lives. John Lewis, senior director customer programs, Pratt & Whitney Canada, commented: “We have enjoyed a solid worki...
