Clean Sky is the largest aviation technology research initiative ever launched by the European Commission. Under the effort, over 600 partners have joined forces to develop new technologies to further improve the environmental compatibility of aviation in the future. MTU Aero Engines, Germany’s leading engine manufacturer, also has a role in the project. “Our work doesn&rsquo...
Just three months after its adoption by the European Commission, the Aviation Strategy is starting to deliver its first results. The Council has yesterday authorised the European Commission to open negotiations with China and Japan in view of concluding Bilateral Air Safety Agreements (BASA). Such agreements enhance air safety worldwide and contribute to the global competitiveness of the European...
Russian authorities have set a budget of RUB3.25 billion ($44.4 million) for nine carriers to take part in a government-subsidized program on flights between Russia’s Far East and other parts of the country. The nine Russian carriers taking part in the program are Aeroflot, Alrosa, Yakutia, Ikar, NordStar, S7 Airlines, Ural Airlines, VIM Avia and UTair. According to a government statem...
United Airlines has ordered an additional 25 Boeing 737-700s and moved forward nine 787 deliveries, allowing it to speed the retirement of small regional jets and its 747-400 fleet. Deliveries of the 737s, which join the 40 that the Chicago-based carrier ordered in January, will begin at the end of 2017. United will use them as part of its programme to reduce its 50-seat regional...
France and the UK are set to launch a new project under their Future Combat Air System (FCAS) effort that will see unmanned air vehicle prototypes developed under a newly announced £1.54 billion ($2.19 billion) agreement. UK Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Francois Hollande met in Amiens, France on 3 March, during which they committed funding to build on the programme&rs...
The Bombardier Challenger 650 received the nod from EASA, the Canadian aircraft manufacturer announced today. This approval comes about three months after the large-cabin business jet was certified by Transport Canada and the U.S. FAA. “Our Challenger 650 successfully entered into service last year and is now about to make its European debut,” said Bombardier Business...
Abu Dhabi Air Expo is dedicated to general and business aviation. The Exhibition brings together major players in aviation, enabling a demanding clientele to discover the industry's latest developments and innovations in a remarkable and convenient location, Al Bateen Executive Airport, Abu Dhabi. If due to some reasons you are not attending the Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2016, take a walk wi...
Mubadala Development Company, the Abu Dhabi-based investment firm, said on Tuesday it has signed an agreement with US plane manufacturer Boeing, for collaboration on research and development (R&D) initiatives. The agreement, which spans five years, aims to further expand aerospace manufacturing capabilities in the UAE, the two companies said in a joint statement. The deal will see Boeing...
A final vote by the European Parliament on a proposed directive allowing the transfer of passenger name records (PNR) from airlines to EU countries has been delayed by "left wing groups", Reuters has reported. Socialist, Liberal and Green MEPs have blocked talks on the proposed PNR Directive scheduled for next week, with there being a knock-on delay to the final vote, a group of Conse...
Adam Radwanski Qatar Airways country manager, Australasia First, business or economy? It depends on the length of the trip. For flights that last four or five hours, I'm happy to be in economy. For longer, intercontinental trips, business class is a must, especially for red-eye flights. A glass of bubbles, a good sleep in a fully flat bed and great service with a smile...
SriLankan Airlines is focused on having its operations break even within the next two years, as it takes delivery of new aircraft and restructures its network. Speaking to Flightglobal at Routes Asia in Manila, an airline official says that while the carrier’s load factor was above 80% in 2015, its yields were low. Last January, it was given a mandate by the country’s new gover...
The new Embraer Executive Jets' Legacy 500 makes its debut at Abu Dhabi Air Expo from March 8 to 10 at Al Bateen Executive Airport. One of the most advanced business jets at the static display, the Legacy 500 is the first jet in its class to replace conventional system with digital flight controls in a stand-up cabin with a flat floor. The Legacy 500 can carry up to 12 passengers i...
