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Leonardo and Kangde Investment Group of China agree guiding principles to partner on the new COMAC CR929 long range airliner

Leonardo will leverage competences and intellectual property developed in Italy while Kandge will provide the financial coverage for the programme Following the finalization of the agreement Leonardo will be able to better seize opportunities in the fast growing Chinese commercial aviation market Profumo: Leonardo’s decision to participate in the CR929 programme enables Pomigliano D&r...

Delta Air Lines takes delivery of its first Airbus A220

Becomes first airline in North America to receive A220 Airbus welcomed Delta Air Lines as the first U.S. carrier to take delivery of the Airbus A220 aircraft.  On hand for the delivery ceremony at the aircraft’s assembly line in Mirabel were members of the A220 team as well as government officials and executives from Delta, Airbus, Bombardier and Investissement Quebec.  &ldqu...

Emirates deploys its iconic A380 to St. Petersburg

The airline will temporarily operate the A380 on its Dubai - St. Petersburg route until October 28th Passengers travelling for the autumn holidays will now have the chance to experience the world’s largest commercial passenger jet Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, marked aviation history yesterday as the A380 landed in Russia’s northern capital, St. P...

SOUTH AFRICAN AVIATION PILOT TRAINING INVESTS IN ALSIM’S AL250

Alsim is pleased to announce the sale of an AL250 to Aviation Pilot Training, a flight school located in Cape Town, South Africa. The device will be delivered in the first quarter of 2019.   The AL250 contains the best, state-of-the-art technology and is EASA-FNPT II (Flight Navigation Procedures Trainer) certified. It addresses initial phase training needs (PPL, CPL, IR/ME)...

Norwegian reports a result of 1.6 bn NOK (£149 million) in the third quarter

Norwegian (NAS) reported a result (EBT) of 1.6 billion NOK (£149 million) for the third quarter 2018. The company continued to reduce its unit costs despite a capacity growth of 33 per cent. Going forward, the growth will abate, consequently further reducing unit cost. The net profit for the third quarter was 1.3 billion NOK (£121 million), an improvement of 18 per cent compared to...

Able Aerospace expands opportunities with Nadcap Accreditations

Able Aerospace Services has expanded its ability to serve key industry segments with three new accreditations from Nadcap, the global program denoting superior competency in aerospace-specific special processes capabilities. The new Nadcap accreditations recognize Able’s non-destructive testing, chemical processing and shot peen capabilities, all part of a significant specialized ser...

IATA Forecast Predicts 8.2 billion Air Travelers in 2037

Eastward Shift in 20 year forecast Protectionism could reduce aviation’s benefits The International Air Transport Association (IATA) revealed that present trends in air transport suggest passenger numbers could double to 8.2 billion in 2037. The latest update to IATA’s 20-Year Air Passenger Forecast, shows that an increasing shift Eastwards in the center of gravity of the...

Dassault Falcon 2000LXS Joins TAG Malta’s Growing AOC

TAG Malta is pleased to announce the addition of a new Falcon 2000LXS to its growing fleet of managed aircraft, offering clients greater flexibility and cost-effective executive travel to a wide range of destinations. The luxuriously appointed, wide-body, business jet will be based between Geneva and Cairo and is fully available for charter from the end of October. “We are delighted to...

TEXTRON AVIATION AND KING RANCH, ICONIC BRANDS LAUNCH A SPECIAL EDITION KING AIR 350I

Textron Aviation Inc.announced that it has joined with King Ranch to launch a special edition of the Beechcraft King Air 350i. Deliveries of the special edition King Ranch King Air 350i are expected to begin in 2019. “We are proud to offer our customers an exciting new special edition King Air that brings together two iconic brands,” said Rhonda Fullerton, v...

ExecuJet Middle East is ‘Overall & International’ winner at Annual Bombardier ASF Excellence Awards

ExecuJet Middle East is celebrating being announced as the Overall & International Winner at the 8th Annual Bombardier Authorized Service Facility (ASF) Awards, marking ExecuJet’s eighth consecutive win since 2011. Presented at NBAA last week, the accolade recognises the long-term commitment of ExecuJet, part of the Luxaviation Group, in serving Bombardier Business Aircraft custo...

Aegean Airlines Selects Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Engines to Power up to 62 Airbus A320neo Family Aircraft

Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp. announced that Aegean Airlines has selected the Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine to power up to 62 Airbus A320neo family aircraft: 30 firm, 12 option, and up to 20 leased aircraft. Pratt & Whitney will also provide the airline with engine maintenance through a long-term EngineWise® Comprehensive service agreement....

Embraer Receives ANAC´s Type Certificate of The Multi-mission Airlift KC-390

Embraer celebrated another important milestone by receiving the Type Certificate from Brazilian aviation authority Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) for its multi-mission airlift KC-390. The certificate was delivered by ANAC´s Director Juliano Alcântara Noman. The ceremony, held at the Brasília Air Force Base, to celebrate the Aviator Day and Brazilian...