Globe-trotting flight test exercise demonstrates readiness for airline operations ahead of entry-into-service The first production A330neo aircraft visited South and North America during a worldwide route-proving flight test exercise designed to demonstrate to aviation authorities its compatibility with airports and readiness for airline operations. This jetliner – an A330-900 vers...
Airbus’ next-gen oversize cargo airlifter receives its colours ahead of a history-making first flight this summer Airbus’ first BelugaXL is “all smiles” after rolling out from the paint shop in Toulouse, France, where this next-generation oversize cargo airlifter received its distinctive livery – which features beluga whale-inspired eyes and an enthusiastic grin....
Alsim is very pleased to announce their client, flight academy Fly-In-Spain, acquired the first AL250 flight simulator to be installed in Spain. Fly-in-Spain benefited from the Alsim buyback offer, which was created by the manufacturer to allow customers to update their fleet with last generation simulators. The AL250 contains the best, state-of-the-art technology and i...
The Airborne Public Safety Conference (APSCON) from 9 to 11 July in Louisville, KY, marks the site for the debut of Kopter’s SH09 multi-mission helicopter in an advanced public safety configuration engineered for Kopter by Metro Aviation in Shreveport, LA. Known primarily for their expertise in air-medical completions, Metro Aviation has expanded their proficiency in the design, productio...
Students, recent graduates, PhD students and PhD graduates from the STEM faculties and, for the first time, those from the Faculty of Economics will be able to participate Virtual and augmented reality, cognitive systems, blockchain and the circular economy are the four research areas to be addressed by the participants Internships in the company and prize money for the winners For furthe...
#AirbusGMF Global networks and citizens drive growth of 4.4% a year The world’s passenger fleet will more than double to 48,000 aircraft in 20 years with traffic growing at a resilient 4.4% per year, driving a need for 37,390 new passenger and freighter aircraft according to Airbus’ new Global Market Forecast 2018-2037. Growth drivers include private consumption increasing 2.4 ti...
JetClass Celebrates Its First Birthday Weekend flights inside Europe are about to become even more attractive – JetClass, a tech enabled airline service, offering seats on business jets, introduces ten new flights connecting the hottest summer destinations to commemorate 1 year anniversary and bring some extra flair into the weekend getaways. The new schedule launches on July 7th and w...
Boeing and Embraer announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a strategic partnership that positions both companies to accelerate growth in global aerospace markets. The non-binding agreement proposes the formation of a joint venture comprising the commercial aircraft and services business of Embraer that would strategically align with Boeing's commercia...
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for May showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 6.1% compared to the same month in 2017, which was a slight pickup from 6.0% year-over-year growth for April 2018. Capacity climbed 5.9% and load factor rose 0.1 percentage point to 80.1%. "May was another s...
A joint lab established to explore the application of nanoscience in aeronautic industry Airbus Beijing Engineering Centre (ABEC), a joint venture between Airbus and China Aviation Industry Corporation (AVIC), opened a new lab on nanocomposite materials jointly with National Centre for Nanoscience and Technology of China. On the same day, the two parties signed a cooperation agreement on engine...
With over twenty years leading international enterprises and teams of 4000+ employees, Zilvinas Lapinskas boasts experience in development of new markets and customers, design and management of corporate commercial and marketing strategies, management and guidance of customer support and sales teams as well as other executive experience. With 9 years of experience in LEAN philosophy implementat...
As a leading technology partner of the aerospace industry, FACC relies on worldwide cooperations with strong premium partners: for the 13th time, the best suppliers were presented with the „Supplier Excellence Awards“ in gold, silver and bronze, as well as the „Special Performance Award“. Every year, FACC distinguishes suppliers who offer outstanding performances i...
In accordance with the order of Transport Security Administration (TSA) the passengers flying to/from the US will be banned from carrying powdered substances exceeding 350 ml in their hand luggage. Examples of powdered substances are flour, sugar, coffee, spices, powder milk and other similar products. If the passenger is not required such substances during the flight passengers are advis...
TAG Global Training is pleased to announce that Farnborough College of Technology has become its first Educational Partner. Speaking at a Plague Unveiling Ceremony which took place at Farnborough College of Technology on 3rd July, Debbie Elliott, Training Manager, TAG Global Training, said “I am pleased to award this plaque to Farnborough College of Technology in recognition of...
Experts of the Progress Arsenyev Aviation Company of the Russian Helicopters holding company (a member of the Rostec State Corporation) prepare the flight model of the Ka-62 multirole helicopter for preliminary flight tests. Body structures of the anti-torque rotor and the tail group have been improved, and a typical design transmission has been installed. As expected, the preliminary test phase f...
Vertis Aviation, the Switzerland-based, boutique long-range charter specialist, is working with executive aviation management company Privajet to market a privately owned, Sub-Saharan-based, Bombardier Global 6000 for international charter. The aircraft is the first Bombardier type to be registered on the Privajet Maltese AOC and heralds a new era for Privajet, as it executes a strategy to increas...
Student teams have one week to produce game changing concepts linked to global need for food and water security Some 50 top students from 20 countries, representing 24 Airbus partner universities, will join the second Airbus Airnovation Summer Academy from 1st to 6th July 2018 at the UK’s Cranfield University. The Academy brings together students from multidisciplinary backgrounds for an...
Tecnam announced today the sale of two P2002JF and one P2006T twin aircraft to Thai Aviation Academy, Thailand. The decision follows a rigorous selection process with the Thai Aviation Academy team undertaking evaluation flights at Tecnam’s Capua, Italy production and flight test facility. Thai Aviation Academy is located in Roi Et airport, Thawat Buri district, Thailand. Its origin co...
Robust organisational structure to deliver transformation of the group New leadership team announced: promotion of Mohammad Al Bulooki to Chief Operating Officer, appointment of Robin Kamark as Chief Commercial Officer, and Ibrahim Nassir as Chief Human Resources & Organisational Development Officer, as part of new seven-strong C-suite Almost half of the leadership team are UAE national...
Africa's largest and fastest-growing airline expands Boeing fleet with new and improved 737 jet Delivery is first of 30 MAX jets for Ethiopian and will be largest 737 MAX fleet in the Continent Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines celebrated the delivery of the first of 30 737 MAX jets for Africa's largest and fastest-growing commercial airline. The flag carrier of Ethiopi...
Elbit Systems competitive offering is based on its acquisition of Universal Avionics and the company’s commercial EFVS product line Leveraging its strong position in the aircraft upgrade market and the recent acquisition of Universal Avionics (“UA”), Elbit Systems is to showcase at the upcoming exhibition in Farnborough a unique offering of commercial systems for mil...
