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May 23, 2022
Rolls-Royce India President Kishore Jayaraman Receives Honorary British Award by Her Majesty The QueenKishore Jayaraman, President - India and South Asia for Rolls-Royce, has received an honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Her Majesty The Queen. He received the award for services to international trade and investment, with a key focus on promotion of India-UK trade.
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May 20, 2022
AirAsia India is the No. 1 On Time Performance Airline in India as per DGCA April ReportAirAsia India emerged as the most punctual airline in April 2022 as per the On Time Performance reported by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
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May 20, 2022
Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Engines Power Inaugural A321neo Flight by Delta Air LinesPratt & Whitney, Airbus and Delta Air Lines (“Delta”) today celebrated the first revenue flight of the airline’s first Airbus A321neo aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines.
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May 20, 2022
Embraer installs Ka-Band in Flexjet's Legacy 500 fleet in EuropeEmbraer announced today that Flexjet is the first Legacy 500 customer in the world to install Ka-Band, which provides fast, home-like connectivity, as an aftermarket modification on its European fleet of the business jet model.
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May 20, 2022
MTU Maintenance Hannover puts extension buildings into operationMTU Maintenance Hannover marked the completion of the extensive plant expansion with an opening ceremony. Michael Schreyögg, Chief Program Officer at MTU, and Jaap Beijer, Managing Director of MTU Maintenance Hannover, welcomed Stephan Weil, Minister President of Lower Saxony, as well as numerous representatives from politics and industry.
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May 20, 2022
Boeing's Starliner Spacecraft Completes Successful Docking to Space StationBoeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft made its first connection to the International Space Station at 7:28 p.m. Central Time (0028 UTC) today to complete a primary goal of the program's Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2).
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May 19, 2022
Falcon 10X Interior Receives Another Prestigious Product Design AwardDassault Aviation's latest addition to its large-cabin business jet family, the ultra-long range Falcon 10X, recently won a coveted Red Dot award of distinction for interior design.
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May 19, 2022
International Airlines Group Finalizes Agreement for Up to 150 737 JetsBoeing and International Airlines Group (IAG) today announced an order for a combined total of 50 737-8-200s and 737-10s, plus 100 options.
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May 19, 2022
Pratt & Whitney Canada Selects H55 as Battery Technology Collaborator for Regional Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator ProgramPratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC), a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, today announced that H55 S.A. has been selected to supply battery systems for P&WC’s regional hybrid-electric flight demonstrator program.
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May 19, 2022
Boeing Starliner En Route to International Space StationThe Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft is on its way to the International Space Station after successfully performing the planned orbital insertion burn 31 minutes into flight.
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May 18, 2022
Built in Arkansas: LMXT Strategic Tanker Boom Refueling System to be Produced in Western ArkansasOpportunity brings highly skilled aerospace manufacturing work to Arkansas
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May 18, 2022
A new milestone for the VIP design study EXPLORERLufthansa Technik's specialists have chosen the Airbus A330 as the platform for realising these customer wishes in private aviation and fulfill the special wishes of the EXPLORER target group.
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May 17, 2022
GA-ASI Continues Focus on CanadaGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the world leader in Remotely Piloted Aircraft, announced today that they have opened a new office near Confederation Park in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
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May 17, 2022
Embraer delivers 1500th Ipanema aircraft amid year of record salesA technological icon in Brazilian agriculture with five decades of operation, Embraer has delivered the 1500th Ipanema agricultural aircraft. The aircraft, which received a commemorative painting alluding to this historical moment and references to national agribusiness, was received yesterday by the rancher Carla de Freitas...
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May 17, 2022
Pilatus Presents the Uniquely Versatile PC-24 CabinA business jet designed for flexible use must have an interior which can be reconfigured to suit different missions. And that is exactly what the Pilatus PC-24 Super Versatile Jet offers.
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May 16, 2022
ThinKom Wideband Phased-Array Satellite Antenna Selected for MQ-4C Triton SurrogateThinKom Solutions, Inc., today announced that Northrop Grumman has specified a ThinAir® Ka2517 phased-array satellite antenna to provide beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) connectivity for its MQ-4C Triton flying test bed (FTB).
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May 13, 2022
Thales strengthens its partnership with Dassault Aviation through maintenance agreement for electrical systems on Falcon 900 and Falcon 2000 FleetsThe successful partnership began with the Falcon family of Business Jets back in the seventies starting with the Falcon 50 followed by the Falcon 200, Falcon 900 and Falcon 2000, and most recently the Falcon 6X.
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May 13, 2022
Embraer Promotes its Defense & Security Portfolio at Black Sea Defense, Aerospace and Security (BSDA), in RomaniaWith one of the most comprehensive portfolios and innovative solutions for the defense and security markets, Embraer will be present at the Black Sea Defense, Aerospace and Security (BSDA) International Exhibition, in Bucharest, Romania...
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May 12, 2022
Successful firing of Extended Range Version of BrahMos Air Launched missile from Su-30 MKI aircraftIndia, today successfully fired the Extended Range Version of BrahMos Air Launched missile from Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft. The launch from the aircraft was as planned and the missile achieved a direct hit on the designated target in the Bay of Bengal region.
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May 12, 2022
Autonomous encapsulated UAS company SpearUAV announces Series B funding round of $17 million, led by UVision Air LtdSpearUAV - developer of an autonomous, AI-based technology for encapsulated SWARM-based UAS - announces a $17 million investment in its Series B round of funding.
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May 12, 2022
Embraer hosts Industry Day in Seoul to boost collaboration with the aviation industryEmbraer held a one-day event on 11 May in Seoul that brought together representatives of South Korea's aviation community.
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May 11, 2022
CAE set to break ground on new Savannah Business Aviation Training Centre dedicated to training on Gulfstream aircraftCAE announced today that it will soon break ground on a new business aviation training centre in Savannah, Georgia. Neighboring Gulfstream's Headquarters in Savannah, this brand-new training centre is another milestone in the expansion...
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May 11, 2022
ATR 42-600S STOL takes flight in its partial configurationATR, the world number one regional aircraft manufacturer, today announces the successful first flight of the partially configured STOL variant (for 'Short Take-Off and Landing') of its ATR 42-600 aircraft.
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May 11, 2022
UVision invests in SpearUAV, becoming a shareholder in the companyUVision Air Ltd. - a global leader in aerial loitering munition systems of all sizes for a variety of missions revealed its strategic investment in SpearUAV, who have developed anautonomous, AI-based technology for encapsulated SWARM-based UASs.
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May 10, 2022
GA-ASI Grows Mojave Line with New MQ-9B STOL PackageTo further extend the versatility of its MQ-9B line of Remotely Piloted Aircraft, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announced today that it will begin developing a short takeoff and landing (STOL)-capable MQ-9B aircraft, which includes the SkyGuardian® and SeaGuardian® models.
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May 10, 2022
Boeing and AIESL Announce Collaboration for Repair and Overhaul of key Indian Defence Platforms
Boeing announced an effort to explore opportunities with AI Engineering Services Ltd. (AIESL) for the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) of critical equipment on key Boeing defence platforms in India, including the P-8I operated by the Indian Navy and the 777 VIP aircraft operated by the Indian Air Force.
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May 10, 2022
XTEND to supply hundreds of Wolverine multi-mission UAS (MMU) systems to the United States Department of DefensePart of a bi-lateral US-Israel program, the US-made Wolverine Gen2 systems will protect U.S. forces from various threats, including IEDs and UAVs.
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May 10, 2022
Aviator signs a new contract with an Icelandic low-cost carrier PLAYAviator Airport Alliance, a full-range provider of aviation services at 15 airports across the Nordics and a family member of Avia Solutions Group, leaders in end-to-end capacity solutions for passenger and cargo airlines worldwide, has signed a new contract with PLAY, an Icelandic low-cost carrier.
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May 10, 2022
Eve Holding, Inc. Begins Trading Today on the New York Stock Exchange Under the Symbol “EVEX”Eve Holding, Inc. (“Eve” or the “Company”) announced today that its common stock and warrants will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) today under the ticker symbols “EVEX” and “EVEXW”, respectively.
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May 10, 2022
Northrop Grumman Names Kenny Robinson as Chief Diversity OfficerNorthrop Grumman Corporation has named Kenny Robinson as vice president and chief diversity officer, effective May 31. Robinson will report to Kathy Warden, chair, chief executive officer and president, and will work closely...
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May 9, 2022
2Excel Aviation and Israel Aerospace Industries Demonstrated IAI's Maritime Heron UAS to UK Government and Civil Observers
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and 2Excel Aviation successfully completed a demonstration of IAI's Maritime Heron UAS in a series of live, Beyond Visual Line of Sight maritime search and ISR scenarios.
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May 9, 2022
Eve Holding, Inc. Announces Completion of Business Combination Between Zanite Acquisition Corp. and EVE UAM, LLCEve Holding, Inc. to Trade on the New York Stock Exchange Under the Symbol “EVEX”
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May 9, 2022
Embraer and NAC Agree First Passenger to Freight Conversion Deal for up to 10 E190F/E195FNordic Aviation Capital (NAC), the world's largest regional aircraft leasing company, will be a launch lessor of Embraer's E-Jet Passenger to Freight (P2F) conversions.
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May 9, 2022
Lufthansa Group Selects New 777-8 Freighter, Orders Additional 787sBoeing and the Lufthansa Group today announced the airline group will continue its strategic decision to strengthen Lufthansa Cargo with an order for seven 777-8 Freighters, the industry's newest and most fuel-efficient twin-engine freighter.
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May 9, 2022
Aviation Capital Group Selects Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Engines to Power Up to 60 More Airbus AircraftPratt & Whitney announced today that leading aircraft leasing company Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG) has selected 20 firm GTF-powered Airbus A220 aircraft, and also selected GTF engines to power an additional 20 firm and 20 option A320neo family aircraft.
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May 9, 2022
JAC Expands Regional Fleet SustainablyWorld's leading regional aircraft manufacturer ATR and Japanese airline Japan Air Commuter (JAC) today announced the delivery of the company's 9th ATR 42-600 to its fleet of 11 ATR aircraft.
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May 9, 2022
Pratt & Whitney Signs Extension Agreement with Delta TechOps for Maintenance ServicesPratt & Whitney has signed an agreement with Delta TechOps (DTO) for maintenance services under which DTO will provide additional offload support for Pratt & Whitney mature commercial engines, including the PW2000 and the PW4000-94" engines.
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May 9, 2022
Northrop Grumman's FAAD C2 Plays Integral Role Testing JADC2 Messaging StandardNorthrop Grumman Corporation's Forward Area Air Defense Command and Control (FAAD C2) was used to assess a universal messaging standard for Joint-All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) communications during the "Purple Guardian" joint field demonstration at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona.
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May 6, 2022
USAF and GE 'Pacer Edge' Pathfinder metal 3D prints four out-of-production partsThe US Air Force (USAF) and GE recently entered the third phase of its 'Pacer Edge' pathfinder. Phase III has focused on 3D printing for four parts that are currently obsolete: a bellcrank, gearbox seat, anti-icing valve body and a cross shaft arm.
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May 6, 2022
France orders 21 more TALIOS optronic podsThe French defence procurement agency (DGA) has placed a firm order with Thales for 21 additional TALIOS pods. The new target designation pods will equip Rafale aircraft currently in service with the French Air and Space Force and the French Navy.
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May 6, 2022
Embraer and Eve evaluate autonomous flight technologies in real flights over Rio de JaneiroEmbraer S.A. (“Embraer”) concluded a series of experimental flights in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, focused on evaluating new autonomous system technologies in real flight conditions.
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May 6, 2022
Airbus selects Thales for its new flight management systemThe new flight management system (FMS), which is based on the PureFlyt product and has been adapted to meet the specific needs of Airbus, will be developed by Thales to equip Airbus commercial airliners, and in particular the A320, A330 and A350, with service entry planned for the end of 2026.
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May 6, 2022
Embraer Partners with Netherlands-based Fokker Services to Provide E-Jets Components MaintenanceEmbraer has chosen Netherlands-based Fokker Services to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, covering a series of engine line replaceable units (LRUs) enrolled in Embraer's Pool Program...
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May 6, 2022
FL Technics signs warehousing contract with B&H WorldwideOne of Europe's largest MRO (Maintenance and Repair Organisations) services providers FL Technics has signed acontract with B&H Worldwide to manage its aircraft parts storage in Germany.
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May 5, 2022
Boeing and Air Works Accelerate MRO Capabilities for the Indian Navy's P-8I Fleet - in India, for IndiaBoeing and Air Works are currently undertaking heavy maintenance checks on three P-8I long-range maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare aircraft operated by the Indian Navy (IN) simultaneously at Air Works, Hosur.
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May 5, 2022
Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor assumes the appointment of Director General (Inspection and Safety)Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor assumed the appointment of Director General (Inspection and Safety) [DG(I&S)] of Indian Air Force at Air HQ New Delhi on May 1, 2022.
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May 5, 2022
Aviator continues to develop partnership with Sunclass AirlinesAviator Airport Services Sweden, a full-range provider of aviation services at 15 airports across the Nordics and a family member of Avia Solutions Group, leaders in end-to-end capacity solutions for passenger and cargo airlines worldwide, has signed a new partnership agreement with Sunclass Airlines for ground handling...
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May 5, 2022
Boeing Names Northern Virginia Office Its Global Headquarters; Establishes Research & Technology HubBoeing announced today that its Arlington, Virginia campus just outside Washington, D.C. will serve as the company's global headquarters.
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May 4, 2022
Collaboration led by Eve publishes Concept of Operations for Urban Air Mobility in Rio de JaneiroEve UAM, LLC (“Eve”), an Embraer S.A. (“Embraer”) company, published today the Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for the future Urban Air Mobility (UAM) market in Rio de Janeiro.
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May 4, 2022
CEO change at MTU Aero Engines AGReiner Winkler (60), CEO of MTU Aero Engines AG, will terminate his mandate for personal reasons at year-end 2022, in agreement with the Supervisory Board. This has been jointly determined in today’s Supervisory Board meeting. “After more than twenty years in the management board of MTU, I now see the time has come to pass on my responsibilities.
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May 3, 2022
Defence Minister to Deliver Keynote Address for P.C. Lal Memorial LectureDefence Minister Rajnath Singh, shall deliver the Keynote Address for the 37th Air Chief Marshal P.C. Lal Memorial Lecture on May 5, 2022. The lecture has been organised by the Air Force Association and is planned to be conducted at the Air Force Auditorium, Subroto Park, New Delhi at 5 pm.
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May 3, 2022
Satcom Direct expands Asia Pacific presence with Singapore office opening and new appointmentsSatcom Direct (SD), the business aviation solutions provider, is strengthening its Asia Pacific network with the opening of a Singapore office. The new location represents the base for Brian Roos, the recently appointed Asia Pacific, Regional Director, and newly named Regional Sales Manager, Kaviraj (Kavi) Nadarajah.
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May 3, 2022
Northrop Grumman Advances F-16 Electronic Warfare Suite IntegrationNorthrop Grumman Corporation has received a contract from the US Air Force to continue preparing the AN/ALQ-257 Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite (IVEWS) for developmental test and full hardware qualification.
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May 3, 2022
Bombardier Honoured for Technological Innovation by Quebec's Most Prestigious Business Awards ProgramBombardier today announced it has earned a top prize for technical innovation in the 2022 Les Mercuriades competition, Quebec's most prestigious business awards program sponsored annually by the Federation of Quebec...
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May 2, 2022
Qantas Airways Confirms Selection of Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Engines to Power Airbus A220 and A320neo Family AircraftPratt & Whitney, a Raytheon Technologies Corp. business, today announced that Qantas Airways ("Qantas") has confirmed selection for Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines to power 40 Airbus A220 and A320neo family aircraft, including A321XLR...
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May 2, 2022
Embraer and Aernnova conclude strategic partnership agreement in ÉvoraEmbraer and Aernnova concluded today the strategic partnership agreement announced in early 2022. Therefore, Aernnova now owns all shares of Embraer Metálicas and Embraer Compósitos, in an investment totaling approximately US$ 174 million.
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May 2, 2022
Boeing Reports Increased Stability and Growth for Aircraft Finance SectorBoeing Capital Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Boeing, today released the 2022 Commercial Aircraft Financing Market Outlook (CAFMO) showing improving financing stability as the industry recovers from the impacts of the global pandemic.
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April 28, 2022
IAF Conducts National Level Logistics Seminar 'LOGISEM VAYU - 2022'A national seminar on Logistics Management was held on April 28, 2022 at Air Force Auditorium, New Delhi. Chief of the Air Staff inaugurated the seminar and delivered the keynote address.
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April 28, 2022
Boeing Unveils First T-7A Red Hawk Advanced Trainer Jet to be Delivered to the US Air ForceThe fully digitally designed aircraft is built and tested using advanced manufacturing, agile software development and digital engineering technology
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April 28, 2022
AAI successfully conducts flight trials using GAGAN based LPV approach Procedure at Kishangarh AirportAirports Authority of India (AAI) today successfully conducted at Kishangarh Airport, Rajasthan light trial using GAGAN (GPS Aided GEO Augmented Navigation) based LPV Approach Procedures.
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April 28, 2022
Pilatus Hands Over Fourth PC-24 to Platoon AviationThe ceremonial handover of the fourth Super Versatile Jet to Platoon Aviation, the German charter operator, took place at AERO Friedrichshafen, Germany's leading show for general aviation.
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April 28, 2022
Looking back to innovation in aviation: how aircraft cleaning robots have opened a new sceneAn aviation industry segment that sometimes is viewed as rather niche- aircraft exterior cleaning - has been gaining interest in recent years. With now a bigger spotlight on a few of the less-sustainable aviation processes, several aircraft operators are looking into modifying some of the practices to become more eco-friendly.
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April 28, 2022
ST Engineering and United Airlines Sign MOU for Long-term Airframe Maintenance at PensacolaThe Commercial Aerospace business of ST Engineering, Mobile Aerospace Engineering and United Airlines, Inc (United) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today at the MRO Americas 2022 conference in Dallas, Texas, U.S.
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April 28, 2022
L3Harris Extends OEMServices Contract to Improve Aftermarket Services for More CustomersL3Harris Technologies' has expanded its global aircraft-on-ground (AOG) logistics support supplier contract with OEMServices to include the Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems (ACSS) surveillance products line...
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April 27, 2022
Air Canada: a relationship with a bright futureThe Canadian airline has renewed its confidence in the GE90 engine support services, and has opted to extend the relationship in order to benefit from AFI KLM E&M additional adaptive solutions.
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April 27, 2022
Pratt & Whitney and Wizz Air Celebrate Delivery of 1,000th GTF-powered Airbus A320neo Family AircraftPratt & Whitney announced today that 1,000 Airbus A320neo family aircraft powered by GTF engines have now been delivered to airlines around the world.
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April 27, 2022
Caribbean Airlines Relies on AFI KLM E&M for the Maintenance of Its Boeing 737 MAX AircraftThe Trinidadian airline lands on AFI KLM E&M's component maintenance and availability solutions for its fleet of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
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April 26, 2022
Etihad Airways First to Adopt IBS Software's New iFly Corporate Solution for Premium Corporate PartnersIBS Software, a worldwide leader of SaaS solutions to the travel industry and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, have launched iFly Corporate to transform the airline's corporate flyer experience.
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April 26, 2022
Pratt & Whitney Grows Its Engine Health Management Services Working with SITAPratt & Whitney signed an agreement with SITA, an information technology provider with more than 70 years of experience serving more than 2,500 global customers.
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April 26, 2022
Boeing Enters 737 MAX MRO Agreement with Spirit AeroSystemsBoeing Global Services announced a new agreement with Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. and its affiliates to combine aftermarket resources, expanding the MRO footprint in support of nacelle and flight control repairs for the global 737 MAX fleet.
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April 26, 2022
IAF Readies Bagdogra Airfield for Resumption of Civil Air OperationsThe Indian Air Force has carried out extensive resurfacing work on the runway of Bagdogra airfield enabling civil aircraft to resume operations from the morning of April 26, 2022.
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April 26, 2022
National Level Logistics Seminar 'Logisem Vayu - 2022' to be Held in DelhiA national level Logistics seminar is being organised by IAF on April 28, 2022 at Air Force Auditorium, New Delhi. The seminar will be inaugurated by the CAS, who shall also deliver the keynote address for the Inaugural Session.
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April 26, 2022
Air Canada Selects Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Engines to Power Up to 44 Airbus A320neo Family AircraftPratt & Whitney, a division of Raytheon Technologies Corp. and Air Canada have announced the selection of Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines to power 30 firm and 14 purchase right Airbus A321XLR aircraft.
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April 26, 2022
Sino Jet Completes China's First "Carbon Neutral" Business Jet FlightOn April 22, Earth Day, Sino Jet announced the import of its own Dassault Falcon 7X business jet from France, and "carbon neutrality" was achieved through adopting low-carbon emission initiatives and the offsets of China Certified Emission Reductions (CCER) throughout the entire flight in the aircraft introduction.
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April 25, 2022
US Marine Corps Declares Initial Operational Capability of Sikorsky CH-53K®Major milestone for the most modern and powerful helicopter in DoD inventory
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April 25, 2022
Safran renews MCO contract for French government helicopter engines for 10 yearsSafran Helicopter Engines and the French Aerospace Maintenance Agency (DMAé, Direction de la Maintenance Aéronautique) have renewed for 10 years their contract to maintain the French government's helicopter engines in operational condition.
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April 25, 2022
ST Engineering Celebrates 20 Years of Aircraft Maintenance Excellence in San AntonioST Engineering today celebrated the 20th anniversary of its aircraft maintenance operations in San Antonio, Texas, U.S., at a ceremony attended by San Antonio Director of Airports Jesus Saenz and other invited guests.
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April 25, 2022
ExecuJet MRO Services Nears Completion of Major Dubai Business Aviation FacilityExecuJet MRO Services is nearing completion of a new business aviation MRO centre able to house 18-24 business jets at one time. The facility was intentionally sized to handle the very largest business jets, including the Falcon 6X and Falcon 10X, as well as other large jets from other OEMs.
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April 25, 2022
Embraer Promotes its Defense & Security Portfolio at the Asian Defense & Security (ADAS) in The PhilippinesEmbraer will promote its complete portfolio of products and innovative solutions for the defense and security markets at the Asian Defense & Security (ADAS), in the Philippines, to be held between April 27 and 29.
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April 25, 2022
StandardAero Selected by HOP! to Provide APU Support for E170/E190 Regional Jet FleetStandardAero has been selected by HOP!, the regional arm of Air France, to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for the Pratt & Whitney Canada APS 2300 auxiliary power units (APUs) equipping...
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April 25, 2022
StandardAero to Open CFM56-7B Hospital Shop in DFW Later this Year, with Test Capability to Follow in 2023StandardAero is excited to announce a number of new milestones and developments related to its on-going support of the CFM International CFM56-7B turbofan engine, which powers the Boeing 737 Next Generation family of aircraft.