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EMRISE receives electronic devices order for In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity products

March 14, 2013

EMRISE CORPORATION, a multi-national manufacturer of defense and aerospace electronic devices and communications equipment, has received a $1.2m order for electronic devices to be used ...

Swiss International Air Lines signs order with Boeing for six 777-300ERs

March 14, 2013

Boeing, the Lufthansa Group and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) announced a commitment for six 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes. The airplanes, valued at $1.9bn at ...

Ascent AeroSystems all-weather coaxial helicopter drone © Robinson Helicopter Company

Robinson Helicopter Company acquires Ascent AeroSystems

April 24, 2024

Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) has completed the acquisition of Ascent AeroSystems, which now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Robinson Helicopter Company. This strategic move underscores Robinson’s commitment to advancing innovation, expediting new rotorcraft developments, and supporting diverse missions globally. By harnessing the expertise and resources of both entities, Robinson reinforces its position at

RTX reports strong first quarter sales growth

April 24, 2024

RTX has reported first quarter sales of US$19.3 billion, marking a 12% increase over the previous year. GAAP EPS rose by 32% to US$1.28, which included various adjustments such as acquisition accounting adjustments, tax audit settlements, and gains related to divestiture. Adjusted EPS stood at US$1.34, reflecting a 10% increase compared to the prior year.

The new five year support contract was signed during MRO Americas in Chicago © Fokker Services Group

HAECO and Fokker Services America ink component service support agreement

April 24, 2024

During the MRO Americas event, Fokker Services America (a subsidiary of Fokker Services Group, FSG) and HAECO have signed a component service support agreement for a duration of five years. This agreement positions FSG to deliver exceptional component servicing from its global facilities in LaGrange (U.S.A.) and Schiphol (the Netherlands) to HAECO’s inventory technical management

Codeshare flights between ANA and Air India to connect Japan and India will begin in May 2024© ANA

ANA and Air India launch codeshare partnership

April 24, 2024

All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Air India, India’s national flag carrier, have formalised a commercial agreement signalling the commencement of a codeshare partnership facilitating connectivity between Japan and India. Commencing on May 23, this collaboration between the two Star Alliance members will broaden flight choices for travellers, enabling seamless journeys to their desired destinations by

Beechcraft King Air 260 Multi-Engine Training System (METS) T-54A for the U.S. Navy © Textron Aviation

Textron Aviation delivers initial batch of METS Beechcraft King Air 260 aircraft

April 23, 2024

Textron Aviation has supplied the first two of potentially 64 Multi-Engine Training System (METS) Beechcraft King Air 260 aircraft contracted by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) on January 25, 2023, after a comprehensive competitive process. The Beechcraft King Air, crafted and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a subsidiary of Textron, is the focal point

Honeywell introduces Forge Performance+ for Aerospace

April 23, 2024

Honeywell has launched Honeywell Forge Performance+ for Aerospace, a cloud-based platform employing AI and machine learning (ML) to assist commercial aerospace manufacturing and MRO facilities in modernising production and reducing operational costs through digitalisation. This addition to the Honeywell Forge suite further underlines Honeywell’s alignment with the megatrends of advancing automation and the future of

MagniX’s electric propulsion units (EPUs) will be utilised to electrify Harbour Air’s fleet

Harbour Air partners with magniX to electrify seaplane fleet

April 23, 2024

Harbour Air, North America’s largest seaplane airline, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with magniX to acquire 50 magni650 electric engines. MagniX’s electric propulsion units (EPUs) will be utilised to electrify Harbour Air’s fleet, commencing with the De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver in 2026. The magni650s will also be employed for third-party conversions. This agreement

FAA enforces new safety measures across aviation sector

April 23, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is introducing new regulations mandating charter airlines, commuter airlines, air tour operators, and select aircraft manufacturers to establish a safety management system (SMS) to detect and address safety risks early. SMS offers a structured, repeatable and systematic approach to proactively identify hazards and manage safety risks. By integrating SMS, these

Embraer delivers 25 jets in 1Q24, shows significant growth in executive aviation

April 22, 2024

Embraer has delivered 25 jets in the first quarter of 2024 (1Q24), marking a substantial increase of 67% compared to the 15 aircraft delivered in 1Q23. Notably, Executive Aviation witnessed robust delivery growth, soaring from eight to 18 jets during the same period in 2023. These deliveries represent the highest first-quarter performance in the last

WestJet has purchased the first SAF supplied in Canada by Shell Aviation © Shutterstock

WestJet procures first SAF in Canada from Shell Aviation

April 22, 2024

WestJet has achieved a significant milestone in its mission to attain net-zero emissions by 2050 with the procurement of the first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supplied in Canada by Shell Aviation. This achievement underscores WestJet’s commitment to advancing sustainability within the aviation industry, marking a notable stride towards making Canada’s air travel sector more environmentally

Munich Airport reports robust growth with record passenger numbers in Q1 2024

April 22, 2024

In the first quarter of 2024, Munich Airport maintained its trajectory for growth despite numerous strikes, with nearly eight million travellers counted from January to March. This marks an increase of about one million passengers, or approximately 14%, compared to the same period last year. With the current passenger volume, Munich Airport has once again

Alaska-Horizon Embraer E175 aircraft © Embraer

Alaska Air Group reports Q1 2024 net loss of US$132 million

April 22, 2024

Alaska Air Group has reported a net loss for the first quarter of 2024 (under generally accepted accounting principles, GAAP) of US$132 million, compared to a net loss of US$142 million for the first quarter of 2023. The reported net loss for the first quarter of 2024, excluding special items and mark-to-market fuel hedge accounting

ANZ has selected Wellington and Marlborough airports as the ports for its all-electric aircraft © Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand selects airports for inaugural electric aircraft

April 22, 2024

Air New Zealand has revealed Wellington and Marlborough airports as the designated ports for its inaugural all-electric aircraft. Late last year, Air New Zealand unveiled the acquisition of its premier next-generation aircraft, the all-electric ALIA CTOL from Beta Technologies. Initially, the airline will operate a cargo-only service in collaboration with NZ Post. Wellington Airport will

Spirit Central, Spirit Airlines' new corporate campus at Dania Pointe in Dania Beach, Florida

Spirit Airlines unveils new corporate campus at Dania Pointe, Florida

April 22, 2024

On April 18, Spirit Airlines has marked the grand opening of Spirit Central, its new corporate campus at Dania Pointe in Dania Beach, Florida. The expansive campus, sprawling over 11 acres, comprises four edifices, including a support centre housing offices, an amenity building, a fresh crew training facility designed for practical training in flight simulators

SAESM expands Nouaceur plant for increased MRO capacity

April 19, 2024

To commemorate its 25th anniversary, Safran Aircraft Engines Services Morocco (SAESM), a collaboration between Safran Aircraft Engines and Royal Air Maroc, have unveiled the expansion of its Nouaceur plant near Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport. The two partners also formalised a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support the continued growth of the unit, which includes

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GE Aviation and Auterion have announced the integration of the Auterion Enterprise PX4 operating system on GE Aviation’s Unmanned Aircraft System avionics platform. They have ...

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Gulf Air signs with five French companies during royal visit to France

April 30, 2019

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has ceremonially signed a number of agreements with French based companies during His Majesty King ...

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Airbus reports first quarter 2019 results

April 30, 2019

Airbus has reported first quarter (Q1) 2019 consolidated financial results and maintained its guidance for the full-year. Gross commercial aircraft orders totalled 62 (Q1 2018: ...