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June 18, 2021
Boeing Completes Successful 737-10 First FlightBoeing's 737-10, the largest airplane in the 737 MAX family, completed a successful first flight. The airplane took off from Renton Field in Renton, Washington, at 10:07 a.m. and landed at 12:38 p.m. at Boeing Field in Seattle.
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June 18, 2021
AirAsia India operates with fully vaccinated crew on 9 flights across multiple metro sectorsAirAsia India today operated 9 flights with fully vaccinated crew including cabin crew and pilots. The sectors flown by fully vaccinated crew included Bengaluru-Kolkata, Kolkata-Bengaluru, Bengaluru-Chennai, Chennai-Guwahati, Guwahati-Bengaluru, Bengaluru-Pune, Pune-Jaipur, Jaipur-Pune and Pune-Bengaluru.
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June 15, 2021
Dornier Seawings received additional EUR 300 million bondsOn June 11, with the strong support of Wuxi Communications Group and institutions at various levels, Dornier Seawings Co., Ltd. successfully received EUR 300 million bonds in Hong Kong.
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June 7, 2021
Thales appoints Ashish Saraf Vice-President and Country Director for IndiaThales announced the appointment of Ashish Saraf as Vice-President and Country Director for India with effect from June 01, 2021. In this role, Ashish will lead the company's India business and will be responsible for the strategic growth...
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May 26, 2021
Pratt & Whitney to Expand Full-Flight Data Capability Working with Teledyne ControlsPratt & Whitney, a division of Raytheon Technologies Corp., today announced it has signed an agreement with Teledyne Controls, a data delivery solutions provider that uses innovative technology to collect, manage and deliver aircraft data to more than 300 global airlines.
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May 25, 2021
Northrop Grumman Receives FAA Diamond AwardNorthrop Grumman Corporation’s Middle River Special Mission Aircraft (SMA) Part 145 repair station has been recognized with an Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Diamond Award of Excellence for the company's commitment to maintenance training and safety.
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May 25, 2021
Pratt & Whitney Canada Celebrates 100th PT6 E-Series EngineThe PT6 E-Series™ engine may be the new kid on the General Aviation block, but it’s already celebrating a milestone – 100 engines produced.
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May 25, 2021
SMBC Aviation Capital Orders 14 Boeing 737 MAX JetsBoeing and SMBC Aviation Capital today announced the lessor is positioning its portfolio for air traffic recovery by ordering 14 additional 737-8 jets, growing its 737 MAX portfolio.
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May 24, 2021
Helicopter, UAV/Drone, and Defence sectors take centerstage at HeliConfrence on 24-25 May, 2021HeliConference Dubai 2021 returns to the Emirates Flight Training Academy for its 3rd edition. HeliConference Dubai 2021 to feature the Unmanned Arial Vehicle / Drone and Military & Homeland Security sectors through its conference.
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May 17, 2021
GTF Engines Now Power More than 1,000 AircraftPratt & Whitney, a division of Raytheon Technologies Corp., recently celebrated delivery of the 1,000th aircraft powered by GTF engines. GTF engines power three aircraft families in service today: Airbus A320neo, Airbus A220 and Embraer E-Jets E2.
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May 3, 2021
CAE announces the appointment of Mary Lou Maher to CAE's Board of DirectorsCAE announced today the appointment of Mary Lou Maher, FCPA, FCA, as a new member of CAE's Board of Directors.
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May 3, 2021
Airbus A321 freighter – synergy between costs and convenienceProbably one of the longest ongoing rivalries in the aviation market is the one between two aircraft manufacturing giants - Airbus and Boeing.
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May 3, 2021
Lufthansa Group to Purchase Five Additional 787 DreamlinersBoeing and the Lufthansa Group today announced the airline group will continue its fleet modernization with a new order for five 787-9 Dreamliners.
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April 30, 2021
Christchurch Engine Centre Celebrates 20 YearsThis week, the Christchurch Engine Centre, a joint venture between Pratt & Whitney and Air New Zealand, celebrates its 20-year anniversary.
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April 30, 2021
Boeing Launches $10 Million Emergency Assistance Package to Support India's COVID-19 ResponseBoeing today announced a $10 million emergency assistance package for India to support the country's response to the current surge in COVID-19 cases.
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April 30, 2021
Bombardier’s Health and Safety Practices During COVID-19 Pandemic Recognized with Prestigious Mercure AwardBombardier today announced it has been selected by the Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ) as one of the Grand Laureate winners of the 2021 Mercure Award in the Health and Safety category.
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April 28, 2021
Embraer Signs Services and Support Contracts with Operators in the AmericasToday at MRO Americas, a leading aeronautical maintenance event, Embraer announced the signing of multi-year agreements for the Embraer Collaborative Inventory Planning (ECIP) program with two airlines...
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April 28, 2021
Embraer Signs Heavy Maintenance Services Agreement with CommutAirToday at MRO Americas, a leading aeronautical maintenance event, Embraer announced that CommutAir, a United Express carrier, has selected Embraer Aircraft Maintenance Services (EAMS) in Macon, Georgia, as one of its primary heavy maintenance providers for the airline’s fleet of ERJ 145 aircraft.
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April 28, 2021
Silk Way West Airlines Orders Five Boeing 777 FreightersBoeing and Silk Way West Airlines today announced the private cargo operator will expand its international network with an order for five 777 Freighters.
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April 27, 2021
The Gulf Airagreement with AFI KLM E&M for full component support for its Airbus A320 family fleetGulf Air continues its historic relationship with Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance by renewing the contract with them for total equipment support for its Airbus A320neo/ceo family fleet.
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April 27, 2021
FL Technics launches Logistics Solutions as a full-scale service in the global transportation marketFL Technics, a global provider of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, announces about the development of a new business line in FL Technics - FL Technics Logistics Solutions.
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April 27, 2021
Embraer Delivers nine Commercial and 13 Executive Jets in 1Q21Embraer delivered a total of 22 jets in the first quarter of 2021, of which nine were commercial aircraft and 13 were executive jets (10 light and three large). As of March 31 st , the firm order backlog totaled USD 14.2 billion.
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April 27, 2021
AFI KLM E&M unveils new MRO service offering for the Airbus A220Based on its Airline-MRO mindset, AFI KLM E&M developed and launched its A220 maintenance solutions, designed for the operators.
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April 26, 2021
Air Manas Enters Service with First Airbus A220 Aircraft Powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF™ EnginesPratt & Whitney, a division of Raytheon Technologies Corp., and Air Manas celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first Airbus A220-300 aircraft today, leased through GTLK Middle East, and powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines.
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April 26, 2021
JetBlue Enters Service with First Airbus A220 Aircraft Powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF™ EnginesPratt & Whitney, a division of Raytheon Technologies Corp., along with JetBlue Airways ("JetBlue") celebrated the entry into service of the airline’s first A220 aircraft which is powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines.
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April 26, 2021
Bombardier Appoints Ève Laurier as Vice President, Communications, Public Affairs and MarketingBombardier announced today the appointment of Ève Laurier as Vice President, Communications, Public Affairs and Marketing. Ève will report directly to Bombardier President and CEO Éric Martel and will lead the company's community engagement, employee and customer outreach, and steward the brand journey internally and externally, around the world.
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April 23, 2021
Embraer names its main factory “Ozires Silva Unit”; artistic mural pays tribute to the Brazilian aeronautical industry pioneerEmbraer today announced that its main industrial complex in Sâo José dos Campos, Brazil is now named “Ozires Silva Unit.”
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April 15, 2021
Boeing Collaborates with Indian Aviation Academy and University of Southern California for Safety Management System TrainingBoeing announced that it facilitated a Safety Management System (SMS) training program for India's aviation stakeholders in partnership with Indian Aviation Academy (IAA) and the University of Southern California (USC), Viterbi School of Engineering.
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April 14, 2021
IndiGo reconfirms its trust in Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance for its Airbus A320 Fleet component supportAFI KLM E&M extends cooperation with IndiGo for component support for its fast-growing A320 family fleet.
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April 13, 2021
Textron Aviation’s Special Edition 75th Anniversary Beechcraft Bonanza Blends Modern Technology With Retro StylingTextron Aviation has turned to an aviation legend and founding member of the Beechcraft brand to commemorate a milestone for one of its most iconic aircraft.
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April 13, 2021
AirAsia (India) Limited Expands Partnership with NAVBLUEAirAsia (India) Limited (“AirAsia India”) signed a long-term agreement with NAVBLUE to use N-Flight Planning, Airport Obstacle Database (AODB), and Flysmart+ services. AirAsia India, a NAVBLUE customer since they started operations in 2014, has also signed up for Navigation+.
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April 12, 2021
Bombardier Celebrates Completion of 100th Global 7500 Business Jet Wing Manufactured in TexasBombardier announced today that it is celebrating the completion of the 100th wing for its Global 7500 business jet, a significant milestone for the industry-leading aircraft and for the company’s facility in Red Oak, Texas, where the advanced wing is manufactured.
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April 12, 2021
flypop signs multiple aircraft A330-300 lease deal with Avolonflypop is pleased to announce that is has signed a multiple aircraft A330-300 lease deal with Avolon, the world’s third largest aircraft lessor.
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April 12, 2021
Amazilia Aerospace and Pipistrel to develop Heavy Cargo Hybrid VTOL Drone for SF ExpressSF Express, China’s leading integrated logistics provider, intends to expandits delivery network fleetthrough the deployment of large cargo unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capability.
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April 8, 2021
Boeing forecasts 4-fold increase in fleet over the next 20 years for India
By Rohit GoelBoeing forecasts strong aviation growth in India due to the country's growing economy and an expanding middle class, fueling demand for more than 2,200 new jets valued at nearly $320 billion over the next 20 years.
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April 8, 2021
Embraer Assists the Development of Private Air Transport for COVID-19 VaccinesAs demand for the COVID-19 vaccine transportation increases around the world, Embraer has released technical information to assist customers on how its business jets can be optimized to transport these vaccines.
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April 8, 2021
The MRO client takes it allIt has been a challenging year for MRO. The global aircraft MRO market shrunk from USD82,4 billion in 2019 to an estimate of USD 68,5 billion in 2021. The rapidly changing market forces competitiveness between market players and the one profiting from that is non-other than the clientele.
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April 7, 2021
Tamarack Announces First Four Active Winglet Installations at Aiken South Carolina Transformation CenterTamarack business continues to grow as Active Winglet modified aircraft reach optimum cruising altitude in under 30 minutes and land at slower speeds.
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April 7, 2021
Sanjeev Kumar takes over as Chairman, Airports Authority of IndiaSanjeev Kumar, an IAS officer of 1993 batch, Maharashtra Cadre, took over as Chairman of Airports Authority of India, today. Prior to this, Kumar was working as State Commissioner -GST, Government of Maharashtra.
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March 30, 2021
Boeing and Alaska Airlines Finalise Order for 737 MAX JetsBoeing and Alaska Airlines announced that the companies have completed an agreement for 23 Boeing 737-9 airplanes and 15 options. With this agreement, the carrier's 737 MAX order book, including options and lease commitments, stands at 120 airplanes.
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March 29, 2021
Southwest Airlines Orders 100 Boeing 737 MAX Jets, Plus 155 OptionsBoeing and Southwest Airlines today announced the carrier will continue to build its business around the 737 MAX family with a new order for 100 airplanes and 155 options across two models.
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March 29, 2021
AMAC Aerospace - New Hangar No. 5 operationalAfter only 12 months of construction time, the latest hangar of AMAC Aerospace has opened its doors to welcome the first mid-size jets. The new building offers space for up to 7 mid-size jets and adds 4’850m2 respectively 30’000m2 of new apron to the four existing hangars at EuroAirport in Basel, Switzerland.
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March 29, 2021
Bombardier Marks 50th Global 7500 Aircraft Delivery MilestoneBombardier announced today that it delivered the 50th Global 7500 aircraft. The milestone delivery was achieved as production of the industry flagship continues to mature, and as the aircraft’s in-service performance continues to deliver very high levels of reliability.
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March 29, 2021
Leonardo and CAE team up to support International Flight Training School in ItalyLeonardo and CAE today announced the two companies have created a joint venture called Leonardo CAE Advanced Jet Training Srl to support the operations of the International Flight Training School (“IFTS”) in Italy.
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March 26, 2021
Embraer celebrates 20 years of its Engineering Specialization ProgramOne of the longest-lived programs for intellectual and technological development in Brazil, the Embraer Engineering Specialization Program, achieves its 20th anniversary.
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March 17, 2021
IBS Software’s new iFlight Platform Transforms Global Flight Operations at LATAM AirlinesLATAM Airlines Group has deployed IBS Software’s iFlight digital platform to optimize their flight and crew operations across all its Spanish Speaking Carriers (SSC) and cargo subsidiaries.
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March 15, 2021
Bombardier's Demonstration Aircraft Operations Team Earns IBAC's Highest Recognition for Enhanced Safety CultureBombardier announced today that its demonstration aircraft operations team has once again earned the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) Stage 3 accreditation for its ongoing commitment to the implementation of a robust safety culture.
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March 12, 2021
Investment Firm 777 Partners Orders 24 Boeing 737 MAX AirplanesBoeing and private investment firm 777 Partners announced today an agreement to add 24 737-8s to the firm’s diverse aviation portfolio, with purchase rights for an additional 60 airplanes.
