A capacity audience gathered at the Guildhall in London on the 3rdOctober for the 12thpresentation of BACA Excellence Awards. The Awards are presented annually and attract guests from all over the world to the see who has received accolades from BACA – the Air Charter Association. The 2018 Awards saw a number of changes to ensure that the Awards reflect the very best in the air char...
The Latvian airline airBaltic in October 2018 celebrates its 23rd anniversary since the launch of commercial operations. On October 1, 1995, airBaltic operated its first flight ever from Riga to Stockholm with the aircraft SAAB 340. Martin Gauss, Chief Executive Officer of airBaltic: “We have played a central role in connecting Baltics to the world, an...
Bell Helicopter announced a signed teaming agreement with Garmin International, Inc. on the development and integration of the autonomous vehicle management computer (VMC) systems to support Bell’s vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft. “At Bell, we believe a convergence of technological advancements is enabling the industry to drive solutions that will bring viable urb...
Airline supports Kotoka International Airport’s new Terminal The Emirates A380 aircraft made a historic touch down at the Kotoka International Airport’s Terminal 3, as a one-off service to the new terminal. The airline’s flagship double-decker has become the first-ever scheduled A380 service to Ghana, demonstrating the airport’s readiness to accommodate the A380, the wor...
easyJet extends ‘Worldwide by easyJet’ to new connections airline partner Virgin Atlantic easyJet, Europe's leading airline, has today announced that it has signed up Virgin Atlantic as a new airline partner to its unique connections service ‘Worldwide by easyJet’ This means that from today easyJet customers can seamlessly connect through London Gatwick...
Up to three Additional Centre Tanks (ACTs) are now certified on the A321neo, including for ETOPS operation; Paving the way for the A321neo customers to start “Long Range” (LR) operations; Facilitating the most flexible and capable version of the A321 to date: the “A321LR” Readiness to start “Long Range” (LR) operations with launch customers of the mo...
On the strength of its expertise in shading systems, Vision Systems will present a wide range of the second-generation Electronically Dimmable Window (EDW), Nuance V2, smart interactive solutions including electroluminescent information, and high-end motorized shades. For all these solar protection solutions, Vision Systems North America is able to meet the rigorous requirements of the VVIP market...
Airbus Helicopters completion of delivery of 29 Helionix equipped H135s and three Helionix, hoist-equipped H145s earlier this year, marked the end of the delivery phase of the MFTS contract. Today, the company has completed its service provision build up and is fully embedded at RAF Shawbury and RAF Valley, supporting Ascent’s Training delivery from newly modernised facilities. On 1st Ap...
Company Will Continue To Operate Line At Oklahoma Facility Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced that it has acquired The NORDAM Group Inc. manufacturing line that produces nacelles for the Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600. Gulfstream had been operating the Tulsa, Oklahoma-based line since early September as part of an agreement with NORDAM to address its July bankruptcy filing....
New order sends Boeing's 787 net orders above 100 this year, just shy of 1,400 for the program U.S. carrier also announces plans to expand transcontinental service with the new, larger 787-10 Boeing and United Airlines announced the carrier is expanding its 787 Dreamliner fleet again with a new order for nine 787-9 airplanes, the longest-range member of the super-efficient Dreamline...
Primera Air and IATA codes PF and 6F -- Primera Air Nordic and Primera Air Scandinavia -- have been suspended and will file for bankruptcy , effective 02 October 2018. The reasoning behind the decision is due to one aircraft affected by corrosion earlier in the year, and delays in its new A321neo aircraft, which led to higher costs and cancellations. Also, the owner was unable to secure financi...
Orders additional 24 A320neo and three A321neo Lufthansa Group has converted 27 A320neo Family options into firm orders. Following a decision by the company’s supervisory board, the Group signed for an additional 24 Airbus A320neo and three A321neo aircraft. Ten of the aircraft will be deployed with Lufthansa Group’s Swiss International Air Lines. Part of the order will be powered b...
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Qatar Airways upsizes original order following the strong performance of the A350-1000 and need for extra capacity on its growing global network Qatar Airways is delighted to announce that it has upgraded five of its current order of A350-900s to the higher-capacity A350-1000. The airline has already taken delivery of 30 A350 aircraft (27 A350-900 and three A350-1000) from the total order of 76...
European aerospace in support of China Innovation-Drive Strategy with Hangzhou Startup STAR Program Award Euramec, the European provider of advanced flight simulation solutions, announced today the opening of its Hangzhou R&D Center, supported by The Hangzhou Municipal People’s Government as an integral part of its China Innovation-Drive Strategy. In June 2018...
Weston Aviation, the UK and Ireland based FBO and Business Aviation specialist have agreed terms to open a new Business Aviation Centre and FBO at Gloucestershire Airport (EBGJ/GLO). Weston Aviation CEO and founder, Nick Weston said “We are delighted to be opening a new FBO facility at Gloucestershire Airport and this will be an exciting addition to our network of four locations in the UK...
The Airline Passenger Experience Association’s (APEX) 2019 Global Passenger Choice Awards (PCAs) recognise excellence in seat comfort, cabin service, food and beverage, entertainment and Wi-Fi Qatar Airways won two global awards: ‘Best Food and Beverage’ and ‘Best Cabin Service’ Qatar Airways received two awards from the Airline Passenger Experience Association&...
The success story at Tianjin has expanded from the build-up of single-aisle Airbus aircraft to completion and delivery of widebody A330s In the decade since Airbus inaugurated its Final Assembly Line at Tianjin, China, over 380 jetliners from the best-selling A320 Family have been delivered from the site to both Chinese and international airline customers. This facility – the first Fin...
EME Aero is a 50/50 joint venture between the two global players and will offer MRO services for the Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine family A total investment of 150 million euros by 2020 will make the new facility one of the world’s most modern MRO shops Operations are scheduled to start by the end of 2019; growing workforce expected to reach 1,000 employees by 2026 Lufthansa Techn...
Certification paves the way for entry-into-service this year Five flight test vehicles have accumulated more than 2,700 flight test hours following a comprehensive, efficient and rigorous testing program In addition to its unsurpassed range of 7,700 nautical miles, the Global 7500 aircraft has exceeded takeoff and landing performance commitments The Global 7500 aircraf...
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced it has delivered the first all-new Gulfstream G500, officially marking the arrival of a new generation of Gulfstream innovation and design. The North American customer took delivery of the record-breaking aircraft at Gulfstream’s Savannah headquarters, just shy of four years after the aircraft was announced in October 2014. “We’re proud of...
