TAP will continue to optimise operations on its routes with the Lido flight plan system from Lufthansa Systems, having recently renewed its contract in advance, for another five years to mid-2017. The agreement also includes the implementation and use of new Lido applications, such as TFR (Traffic Flow Restrictions) management and IFM (Inflight Monitor). Lido/Flight
Rolls-Royce has strengthened its position in Italy by acquiring the remaining 49% share in Europea Microfusioni Aerospaziali SpA (EMA) from Finmeccanica, taking its holding in the Italian company to 100%. EMA, originally established in 1990, manufactures precision advanced micro-castings for aero engines, including those that power the Airbus A380 and will power the new Boeing
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is investigating opportunities to increase its design and development of commercial aircraft in additional markets, with a particular focus on working with local industries. IAI considers an increased focus on joint ventures and other cooperative projects to be a strategic move. IAI has over 40 years of experience in designing, developing,
The Jordan Civil Aviation Authority will soon embark on a mission to modify its operations according to European standards, civil aviation operators said. “Since the beginning of 2006, Jordan has been working on applying the best international aviation safety standards,” Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC) Chief Commissioner Suleiman Obeidat said, adding that by July airlines
TES Aviation Group is expanding globally with the opening of a new facility in Singapore. The new Singapore facility will be the base for all Asia Pacific sales operations and storage as well as the delivery hub for all engineering programs for the Asia Pacific region. The premises, based in the Eastern area of Changi,
Aircell reported that the first installation of the company’s new ATG 5000 High Speed Internet unit is now complete aboard a California-based Gulfstream G200 operated by FlightWorks. The ATG 5000 began shipping last month, and the first installation was performed by Gulfstream Aerospace Corp’s Dallas Service Center.
Delta Air Lines will invest $1 billion, or about $300 million per year, through mid-2013 to improve the customer experience in the air and on the ground. The capital investment will improve the consistency and level of service provided to Delta’s BusinessElite, First Class and elite-level flyers, as well as increasing the efficiency of the
LOT and Boeing have signed an agreement establishing a delivery timetable for eight new Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The first Dreamliner will appear in the LOT fleet in 2012. The signing of the agreement is connected with delays in the delivery of aircraft. The re-negotiated delivery timetable projects that five new aircraft will be introduced into
Sikorsky Aircraft formally opened its new Precision Components Technology Center, launching a new path toward strategic competitive excellence beginning with the manufacture of CH-53K heavy lift helicopter components. The center will produce major dynamic components of the CH-53K helicopter such as rotating and stationary swashplates, main and tail rotor hubs, and main rotor sleeves. It
Delta AirElite has acquired Kinston, N.C.-based Segrave Aviation. The all-cash transaction will double the size of the Delta AirElite fleet and improve Web-based booking and the travel experience for fleet membership card and charter customers. Delta is the only U.S.-based carrier with commercial and private jet service, enabling customers the ability to design their travel
