Wizz Air has introduced Lufthansa Technik's digital Line Maintenance Planning Solution available on the AVIATAR platform as a launching customer. Being a partner of AVIATAR since its introduction in 2017, Wizz Air uses the new tool to improve productivity, maximize aircraft availability and to reduce the manual planning effort. The integration of data from various different...
De Havilland Canada has signed service agreements with Maldivian that will significantly enhance the airline's operational performance. The agreements will provide A and C Check Maintenance Interval Extensions, as well as Enhanced Structural Inspection Requirements (ESIR) for the airline's fleet of 10 Dash 8-200 and Dash 8-300 aircraft. Maldivian, owned and operated by Island Av...
Boeing announced orders and agreements that will enable growth for multiple Asia-Pacific airlines in a rapidly developing region. These digital solutions lower costs across fleets for regional and international operators, enhance airline crew situational awareness and increase operational efficiency. New digital solutions orders and agreements include: - Vistara, an Indian carrier and a join...
Sichuan Airlines selects Thales CORE IFE for its future fleet of A350 aircraft to deliver on their promise for exceptional passenger experience. Entry into service is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2021.Sichuan Airlines new A350's will include a two-class cabin configuration equipped with 17" displays in business class, 12" displays in economy class and new state-of-the-art SELE...
MEBAA has initiated to set up a Planning and Operation Committee (POC) in the Middle East & North Africa. The first POC, UAE chapter took place on February 10 in the Address Hotel, Dubai. This is the first POC meeting in the General & Business Aviation industry to be set up by MEBAA and will be replicated in the neighboring countries of the Middle East & North Africa region. The POC...
Satys continues the development of its Aftermarket and VIP Painting Business Unit with the operation of two new paint hangars, based at the Bombardier Singapore Service Center, the largest private aircraft MRO in South East Asia. Bombardier’s line of business jets is the most comprehensive of any original equipment manufacturer, with three leading aircraft families. Its line of ...
Relay teams comprised of four runners have the challenge of running a total of 41.195 kilometers: Every year, the relay teams that participate in the Munich Marathon train hard to cross the finish line. In 2020, with Munich Airport as the lead sponsor, the Munich Marathon is taking it a step further. In the "Around the World Challenge", we invite everyone to put together a team, lace up...
Model Aircraft for Validation and Experimentation of Robust Innovative Controls - MAVERIC, was revealed by Airbus, its “blended wing body” scale model technological demonstrator. At 2 metres long and 3.2 metres wide, with a surface area of about 2.25m², MAVERIC features a disruptive aircraft design, that has the potential to reduce fuel consumption by up-t...
Pratt & Whitney and Korean Air announced the formal selection of the Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine to power up to 50 Airbus A321neo aircraft. The aircraft are expected to begin delivery in 2021. Korean Air and Pratt & Whitney are also entering into discussions for the Korean Air Maintenance and Engineering Division to join Pratt & Whitney’s PW1100G-JM GTF...
Once again I will tell - this is something we discuss so very rarely, that many people have not even an idea of what industry does on everyday basis - search and rescue service, medevac services. Despite it is quite emotional, I consider it is more than important to know what and how is done inorder to assure the best possible in case it's needed. The smaller the patient, the bigger the cha...
A personalized paint scheme for TBM owners? Yes, it is possible! Dr. Ian Blair Fries and his wife Susan Fries, received a TBM 940 version as the fourth TBM-family airplane they have acquired over the past 20 years. The special gold and white exterior design, created by Scheme Designers for the Fries, includes an extra personal touch added at the Daher Aircraft, Inc. s...
Amazing result of a partnership between Airbus Helicopters, Babcock, and Safran Helicopter Engines - the supply by DGA of four H160s to the French Navy for search and rescue missions. The French Navy will start operating these helicopters in 2022 for a period of ten years. This interim fleet of H160s will enable the French Navy to ensure the continuity of these critical mission...
On April 1 of this year, the 28th AERO will be lifting off with a total of 700 exhibitors from 38 countries and a range of products and services that is even more extensive than in previous years. Ultralight aircraft, motor gliders, touring planes, helicopters, and business jets will be on display in Friedrichshafen. In addition, civil drones and electric flying taxis are playing an increasingly g...
Following a successfully awarded 9M Malaysian commercial aircraft operating certificate from the Civil Aviation Authority Malaysia, Asia Jet Partners Malaysia becomes the country’s only commercially registered private jet operator. Asia Jet Malaysia is duly looking forward to moving into a new hangar facility, as outlined in the new Subang Ai...
Congratulations Recaro Aircraft Seating! The Gold award from the German Design Awards goes to CL3710 economy class long-haul seat! CL3710 was honored in the “Excellent Product Design” category for its sleeping comfort features on long-haul flights. A combined effort of Recaro engineers, des...
Professione Volare purchased ALSIM ALX simulator. Captain Montefiori, Owner of Professione Volare, explains his choice: “At the end of 2019, for our 25th anniversary, we decided to upgrade our ‘fleet’ buying our own simulator. For us the ALX simulator is the best solution available in the market for several reasons: - the high-tech and user-friendly simulator ensures t...
Aircraft Interiors Middle East is all set to converge leading airlines and the entire aircraft interiors industry for two days. Spanning sectors from seating materials and flooring to cabin lighting, and logistic support solutions, exhibitors are travelling from around the globe to be part of the region’s booming market. n addition, new to AIME this year will be the market’s...
Etihad Cargo accelerates its commitment to deliver heightened customer experience by inking a new partnership for Digital Air Cargo with WebCargo by Freightos, the world’s largest air cargo rates and eBooking platform. The WebCargo partnership extends Etihad Cargo’s digital reach to more than 1,700 logistics providers and forwarder customers globally, with the p...
In light of the increased alert level announced today by the Singapore Government and Ministry of Health due to incidents of Coronavirus in Singapore, Longview Aviation has elected to cancel the participation of its subsidiary companies, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada and Viking Air in the 2020 Singapore Airshow. Earlier, Minister Lawrence Wong, Co-Chair of the Multi-M...
Be ready to discover 100 of its latest innovations and technology know-how from ST Engineering that enables cities to meet demands of a transforming landscape at the Singapore Airshow 2020. The display, featuring frontier technologies such as digitisation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, robotics, cyber solutions, and industry 4.0 practices, will cover an extensive area of...
Queenslanders will fly direct from Brisbane to San Francisco for the first time, with Qantas operating a new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on a brand-new route. Qantas International CEO Tino La Spina will join Queensland Tourism Minister, the Hon. Kate Jones and Brisbane Airport CEO Gert-Jan de Graaf at Brisbane Airport to farewell the inaugural flight this afternoon.The 12-hour 40 minute, 11,...
