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Collins Aerospace at DAS19 - solutions across the broadest portfolio

Collins Aerospace Systems will make its Dubai Airshow debut with a comprehensive display of solutions that enable a more intelligent, more connected and more electric aerospace and defense industry for its customers in the Middle East. The company exhibit will feature: Commercial offerings including Pro Line Fusion® avionics, Venue™ cabin management system, Stage™ o...

First DA42 MPP Special Mission Aircraft with a Hyperspectral Sensor Configuration

Diamond Aircraft Austria has completed the Factory Acceptance Test for a special multi-role configuration, which will be delivered in the upcoming weeks to the Government of Malaysia. The aircraft is configured as a multi-role aircraft which includes two interchangeable configurations. The 1st Configuration contains three SPECIM Hyperspectral sensors (Fenix 1K, OWL, Kest...

Class-leading, Large-cabin Trio at Dubai Airshow

Gulfstream G650ER, G600, G500 And Special Missions Display Return To Middle East! “Gulfstream continues to expand its support of the growing Middle-Eastern market — now more than ever with the reveal of our new ultralong-range flagship, the Gulfstream G700,” said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream. “Our high-speed, large-cabin offerings have proven ideal for customers tra...

KLM Firms Up Order for E195-E2 Jets and Adds Six Further Aircraft

Embraer and KLM Cityhopper have signed a firm order for 21 E195-E2 aircraft, plus 14 purchase rights. The 21 firm positions will be acquired via operating lease from Embraer lessor partners Aircastle and ICBC Aviation Leasing. The order was previously announced as a Letter of Intent for 15 firm orders with 20 purchase rights at the Paris Air Show earlier this year. With all purchase rights exercis...

Future of Flight by Airbus at Dubai Airshow 2019

The Dubai Airshow is an important platform for Airbus to highlight its best-in-class products and innovative services to customers. Airbus’ continued participation at the largest aviation event in the Middle East demonstrates its continuous commitment to enhancing the aerospace and aviation industries in the UAE and wider region. At the Dubai Airshow Airbus will showcase its wide r...

China Southern Airlines and GE Aviation 12-year Systems TrueChoice services and support contract

GE Aviation announced a 12-year TrueChoiceTM services agreement with China Southern Airlines for systems support across their Boeing 787 fleet. The agreement includes GE Aviation’s Avionics Systems content and capabilities with the signing taking place at the China International Import Expo with Matt Dillhoff, general manager of Systems Global Services Sales for GE Aviation and Mr. Li Z...

Sabena technics performed its first B787 C-Check

Air Europa, the Spanish airline, has trusted Sabena technics to perform base maintenance operations on two of their Boeing 787-8. The first aircraft has left the MRO’s facility on-time after a successful C-Check.  The second aircraft is already at Sabena technics’ premises in Bordeaux (France). “ Our teams handled this project with great enthusiasm, hard work and...

2019 Dubai Airshow - Boeing to Focus on Safety, Innovation and Partnerships

Boeing will showcase its broad portfolio of commercial and defense products, services and technologies at the 2019 Dubai Airshow. The company's presence and activities at the show will focus on safety, innovation and industry partnerships in the growing Middle East market.  At Boeing's exhibit, visitors can immerse themselves in a 360-degree theater and learn more about t...

An optimum in-flight experience with Airbus CIDS

Airbus has always prioritised the comfort and safety of passengers and crew aboard its commercial aircraft product lines, with numerous innovations over the years ensuring a more pleasant experience in the skies. One of the key developments is CIDS (Cabin Intercommunication Data System), which allows cabin crew to simply manage all cabin functions via easy-to-use centralised interfaces. Airbus...

Investment to Strengthen AkzoNobel’s Global Position in Aerospace Coatings

Seabury Capital announced that its London-based Aerospace and Defense Investment Banking team assisted AkzoNobel, a global leader in aerospace coatings, during its acquisition of French aerospace coatings manufacturer, Mapaero.  The acquisition is intended to strengthen AkzoNobel’s global position as an innovative leader in eco-friendly aerospace coatings, notably in the structu...

Air Partner Opens Office in Dubai

Great news - looking to it looks to extend its offering to the Middle East and grow market share in the region, Air Partner opens its new office in Dubai! The office, which is located in Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), offers Air Partner's full suite of Charter solutions, comprising Group Charter, Private Jets and Freight. In addition, clients have access t...

Qantas Group to slash Carbon Emissions

Qantas, Jetstar*, QantasLink and Qantas Freight will offset all growth in emissions from domestic and international operations from 2020. This includes offsetting all net emissions from Project Sunrise, the carrier’s plan to operate non-stop flights from the east coast of Australia to London and New York, should the project proceed. This will also extend to domestic flying, meaning that g...