Boeing and UPS today announced an order for 14 747-8 Freighters. The agreement also includes an option to purchase an additional 14 of the cargo airplanes. “These aircraft are a strategic investment for increased capacity for UPS customers around the globe,” said Brendan Canavan, president, UPS Airlines. “The 747-8 will allow UPS to upsize our network in both...
Gogo Business Aviation announces it is expanding its in-flight entertainment (IFE) service, Gogo Vision, to better serve its international customer base by offering studio-licensed movies and TV episodes in seven languages. Gogo is the leading provider of wireless in-flight entertainment in business and commercial aviation. The enhanced language capabilities are part of a larger initiative to p...
With more than 10,000 engines already enrolled in its pay-per-hour maintenance plans, Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is once again raising the bar with the introduction of a leading-edge Eagle Service Plan™ (ESP) maintenance program tailored to PT6A customers, as well as a major enhancement to its current ESP plan offering. Each maintenance plan optimizes aircraft availability and per...
This new innovative web booking platform provides the business aviation community with improvements in price, timeliness, flexibility and efficiency. Operators, brokers, service providers and private flyers will all appreciate its user-friendly interface, which has been thoroughly tested to serve even the most complex booking scenarios. How does it work? Jet Scout offers a streamlined...
Helibras and Airbus Helicopters have opened a new chapter in the history of the H225M multirole utility helicopter with the official presentation of the first aircraft in naval combat configuration. Developed and assembled locally by Helibras, Airbus Helicopters’ subsidiary in Brazil, this new H225M version is designed to meet the demanding requirements of the Brazilian Navy, with mission ca...
The Institut Louis Germain offers extra-curricular tutoring to promising students from disadvantaged areas, who wish to seek educational opportunities beyond what is offered at their regular schools. In collaboration with Airbus Helicopters volunteers, this “summer campus” is giving a step up to future generations of bright minds. “I met young people who were full of life, mot...
Boeing has reported profit that beat analysts’ expectations as the plane maker benefited from one-time tax gains and moderating production costs for the 787 Dreamliner. Third-quarter earnings were US$3.51 a share excluding a one-time accounting charge and some pension expenses, the Chicago company said. That was more than the $2.67 average of analysts’ estimates compiled by Bloomb...
Some start-ups are taking on one of air travel’s last undisrupted bastions – the economy-class cabin. While first and business-class travellers have long enjoyed comfort upgrades, there has been less attention to innovation at the rear of the plane. "We want to make travel memorable and comfortable for all of us, not just the top 1 per cent," said Alireza Yaghoubi, the...
Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) today confirmed a new order for one 777-300ER (Extended Range), valued at $339.6 million at list prices. The Swiss airline had previously ordered nine 777s and taken delivery of six this year as it continues to establish the 777-300ER as its flagship. "The 777-300ER will be the backbone of our long-haul fleet for m...
Scandinavia’s leading carrier becomes operator of world’s most fuel efficient single aisle Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), has taken delivery of its first of 30 A320neo aircraft ordered, becoming the first Arline in Scandinavia to operate the world’s most fuel efficient single aisle aircraft. SAS ordered the A320neo as part of its strategy to modernize its fleet with more fuel...
Astronics Corporation, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Astronics Max-Viz, announced that New Zealand’s Skywork Helicopters Ltd. is flying the world’s first high resolution Max-Viz 1400 Enhanced Vision System (EVS) on a rotor wing aircraft. The Astronics Max-Viz provides pilots real-time display for increased visibility in adverse weather conditions, such as darkness, precipitation,...
Private aircraft operator and aviation service provider SaxonAir has continued its expansion and diversity following the addition of a further two new generation aircraft to its fleet. The Embraer Phenom 300 light jet is being operated from London Stansted Airport. The aircraft has won the award for ‘the most delivered business jet’ for the past two years and with seating up to nine...
TAG Aviation Europe announced that it has restructured and strengthened its Maintenance Services Operations management team in the UK with the appointments of several new senior personnel. The following roles and management changes take effect immediately: Cyrille Pillet has been appointed Vice President of Maintenance Operations and will be responsible for harmonising the maintenanc...
The ninth prototype of the fifth-generation T-50 PAK FA (Prospective Airborne Complex of Frontline Aviation) fighter jet will start undergoing trials in the imminent future, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov said. Borisov made this statement during a working trip to the Saturn Scientific and Production Association in Rybinsk in central Russia. "The ninth prototype will start...
The German aircraft engine maker MTU Aero Engines said it now expected more profit than previously forecast for 2016 after reporting an 18 per cent jump in earnings in the third quarter, boosted by its maintenance business. MTU Aero, whose customers include Airbus and Boeing, said on Tuesday it now saw adjusted earnings before interest and tax (ebit) coming to about €500 million (Dh1.97 bi...
The 2014 crash of former CEO of the French Total oil and gas company Christophe de Margerie's business jet in Moscow was caused by a combination of various reasons, including lack of supervision from the airdrome service shift supervisor, the Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC, also known as MAK) said in a statement Tuesday. On October 20, the IAC reported that it had completed the investig...
In the first nine months of 2016, MTU Aero Engines AG saw its revenues increase by 4% to €3,401.3 million (1-9/2015: €3,257.0 million). The group’s operating profit increased by 18% to €393.8 million (1-9/2015: €333.1 million), improving the EBIT margin from 10.2% to 11.6%. Earnings after tax increased by 18% to €273.4 million (1-9/2015: €231...
A Heathrow spokesperson said: “We welcome the news that Heathrow is the Government’s preferred site for a new runway and look forward to hearing the full details later from the Transport Secretary. “Expansion of Heathrow is the only option that will connect all the UK to global growth, helping to build a stronger and fairer economy. “We await the full details...
EAD Aerospace, an Eclipse company, has delivered its first Honeywell JetWave STC for an A319 VIP project in partnership with a leading European MRO for an undisclosed final customer in the Middle East. The brand new aircraft was outfitted with a bespoke VIP interior and some of the latest technologies, including the fully operational Honeywell JetWave Ka-band system. The solution provided is ba...
Global Eagle Entertainment announced a strategic, multiyear content service agreement with Qatar Airways. GEE will provide a suite of core inflight entertainment (IFE) content services, including movies, music, TV and audio on in-cabin and seatback systems aboard 164 of Qatar Airways' commercial airliners, 8 Qatar Amiri charter aircraft and 12 Qatar Executive business jets....
Jet Aviation was twice honored at the tenth annual Middle East Aviation Business Awards ceremony recently held at the Conrad Hotel in Dubai, UAE. The company’s FBO at Dubai International Airport won the 2016 FBO of the Year Award, while its Dubai MRO facility was shortlisted in the MRO Service Provider of the Year (International) category. Organized by magazine publisher ITP Business...
