Bombardier paved new ground in the business jet sector with the initial EPD it secured for the Global 7500 in 2020. The EPD was developed through the International EPD System, which has a library of declarations for products from more than 30 countries in an attempt to foster transparency about environmental life cycles. Third-party verified to international ISO standards, the EPD discloses detailed information about a product from raw material to end-of-life, including details such as CO2 emissions, noise, water consumption, and other key environmental impact indicators. Since 2020, Bombardier has been adding EPDs for each of its business jets—the Challenger 3500 followed in 2022 and then the Global 5500 and 6500 last year. “The role of EPDs is not to stamp our aircraft as more sustainable than others—rather, to take ownership of the environmental impact they generate,” explained Jean-Christophe Gallagher, executive v-p of aircraft sales and Bombardier Defense. “For....
A public information workshop held recently outlined future expansion plans for North Las Vegas Airport (KVGT). The meeting in the general aviation airport’s terminal was chaired by Eric Pfeifer, the senior planner and project manager at Coffman Associates, the consulting company chosen for the project. In cooperation with the FAA and Clark County Department of Aviation, several plans were shown that would extend the various taxiways and runways. Using land already set aside for the project, the plan is to consider extending and widening the 5,000-by-75-foot Runway 12R/30L to more than 6,000 feet long and 100 feet wide. Similarly, Runway 12L/30R will be upped from 4,199 by 75 feet to more than 4,300 feet long and 100 feet wide. Runway 7/25 would be unchanged at 5,005 by 75 feet. If extensions are carried out, the ILS also will have to be moved. Once current leases end, the plan includes removing....
Rolls-Royce has kicked off the flight test campaign for its latest aero engine for the business aviation market, the Pearl 10X. The test took place on the company’s dedicated Boeing 747 flying testbed. The engine has been selected by French aircraft manufacturer Dassault to exclusively power its brand-new flagship aircraft, the Falcon 10X. The start of flight testing is an important milestone for the Pearl 10X programme and for Rolls-Royce as it focuses on growing in the business aviation market, as outlined at last year’s Capital Markets Day. The Pearl 10X is the newest member of the state-of-the-art Pearl engine family and the first Rolls Royce engine ever to power a Dassault business jet. The French aircraft manufacturer’s selection of the Pearl 10X for its new top product is further evidence of Rolls-Royce’s position as the leading engine manufacturer in business aviation. Based in Tucson, Arizona, USA, pilots, and flight test....
DCAF VIP Terminal is elevating Dubai's Aviation Landscape with Unmatched Luxury and Efficiency. Managing Operations for 11 Aircraft at Al Maktoum International. Dubai's aviation scene thrives on innovation and excellence, with DC Aviation Al-Futtaim VIP Terminal (DCAF) emerging as a prominent force in this dynamic industry. The collaboration between Germany's DC Aviation GmbH and Dubai's renowned Al-Futtaim Group has birthed DCAF, a symbol of luxury offering top-tier services in aircraft management, executive charters, maintenance, and advisory solutions. Situated at Al Maktoum International Airport, DCAF boasts cutting-edge facilities, including two hangars, a vast apron area, and an exclusive VVIP lounge, setting global standards for opulence and operational efficiency. With a focus on discerning VVIP clientele, DCAF prioritizes comfort, privacy, and convenience, setting new benchmarks in luxury aviation. DCAF's service portfolio spans aircraft management, maintenance, FBO services, ground handling, and tailored business jet charters. Supported by the expertise and commitment of the....
The 3rd edition of Emerging trends in MRO Industry [EAMRO 2024] was organized on March 29, 2024, at Seminar Hall, Indian Institute Technology Delhi [IIT Delhi]. The event was flagged off by a mesmerizing cultural performance by renowned classical dancer, Ms. Arunima Ghosh. The conference was inaugurated by the Chief Guest Lt. Gen. Ajay Kumar Suri, AVSM (Director General, Army Aviation Corps, Indian Army) and Guest of Honor Shri. GVG Yugandhar (Director General, Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, Ministry of Civil Aviation) and Shri. Pulak Sen (Founder & Secretary General, MRO Association of India). Along with the event organizers, Shri. Andy Kotwani (Chairman, Aviakul Group of Companies) and Shri. Vaibhav Varun (Chairman, EAMRO), the Chief Guest and Guests of honor inaugurated the event by lighting of lamp. The opening panel discussion of the day was Transformative technologies reshaping the MRO operations in the convergence of Civil and Military was moderated by....
Ametek MRO AEM is tracking thousands of aircraft medical kit parts using a bespoke kit processing software developed by its Aeromedic division. Essentially, this tracks the expiration date and batch number of every first aid component in the kits. The bespoke system was developed solely by AEM with a specialist IT developer and integrates with AEM’s ERP system, handling the manufacture, repair and refurbishment of all Aeromedic kits. The system supports more than 200,000 processed kits a year for several major airline carriers worldwide, according to Steven Rowley, engineering director at AEM. As Rowley explains, the system maintains a master database containing the contents of each individually serialized kit. He says technicians scan barcodes on the kits to recall individual contents, before inspecting and exchanging out the content as required. “Stock issuing is managed via touch screen, and upon completion of a kit refurbishment, the system automatically produces a new....
The 3rd edition of “Emerging Trends in Aviation MRO Industry” (EAMRO’24) is scheduled to take place on 29th March, 2024 at Seminar Hall, IIT Delhi. After successful conduction of 1st edition at National Institute of Technology (NIT), Delhi and 2nd edition at Indian Aviation Academy (IAA), Delhi- this edition promises to be bigger and better. The highlight of the event includes two panel discussions, several keynote lectures and fireside chats. The first panel discussion, moderated by Col. K.V. Kuber shall be on “Transformative technologies reshaping MRO operations in Civil and Military” which will include esteemed panelists like Lt. Gen. Ajay Kumar Suri (DG, Army Aviation, Indian Army), Mr. Bharat Malkani (Chairman, Max Aerospace and Aviation Limited), DIG Jamal Taha (TM, Principal Director, Indian Coast Guard), AVM Sanjeeb VSM (Assistant Chief of the Air Staff, Maintenance Plans, Indian Air Force) and AVM Sukhchain Singh ( Former Air officer in Charge Maintenance,....
Nigerian carrier Ibom Air is looking to establish itself an MRO provider for the African continent, mirroring the likes of EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways. Ibom Air, which has historically been a Bombardier CRJ900 operator, is a regional-government owned airline that launched operations in June 2019. Late last year, the Uyo-based carrier received the first of 10 direct-ordered Airbus A220-300s, joining its fleet of five CRJ900s and two A320s. “At Ibom Air, we made a decision that we're going to do our maintenance at home,” Ibom Air COO George Uriesi said, speaking on a recent African Airlines Association webinar. “We're already almost totally able to maintain our CRJ900 fleet. We're almost there. Everything we need to do on it, we can do here, except for just a couple of things that we must take the aeroplane out for. We're going do the same thing with the Airbus A220.” Uriesi....
China’s business jet market may have shrunk, but ExecuJet Haite’s general manager, Paul Desgrosseilliers, foresees a gradual rebound, buoyed by an uptick in overseas visitors at the company’s Tianjin facility. Now, with a second maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) center at Beijing’s mega-hub, Daxing International, Desgrosseilliers is optimistic about the increased potential for growth and opportunities. “We've always served the Beijing market the best we could through Tianjin. At Beijing Capital, the available facilities, parking, and access are quite limited. Providing maintenance support to the fleet has always been challenging due to these constraints,” Desgrosseilliers told AIN. “We don’t have those restrictions at Daxing.” Slated to open in the second quarter, discussions for the new MRO took place with Capital Airport Holding Business Aviation Management (CBM) over the pandemic. Last month, the two sides finalized the agreement with the aim to establish Daxing as a world-class business aviation hub. ExecuJet....
The Texas city of Sugar Land aims to be the first base in a network of eVTOL air taxi services in the Greater Houston area under plans announced last week with Wisk Aero. Recently, city officials signed a partnership with the Boeing subsidiary to select a location at Sugar Land Regional Airport for a vertiport that could be used by Wisk’s autonomous eVTOL aircraft. According to Wisk, its role in initiating advanced air mobility operations in the city—which is 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston—could lay the groundwork for similar facilities to be established in other parts of a metro area that has a population of 7.3 million. The company, which is exhibiting this week at Heli-Expo 2024, will provide technical leadership, while city officials handle planning, policy work, and community engagement. “The Greater Houston area is experiencing some of the highest population growth in the country, which calls for....
Bombardier Sets New Environmental Standard with Full EPD Suite for In-Production Aircraft
Future Growth Mapped Out: North Las Vegas Airport Expansion Revealed
Rolls-Royce Launches Flight Test Campaign for Pearl 10X Engine
DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF): Redefining Luxury and Efficiency in Dubai’s Aviation Sector
EAMRO 2024: Elevating Aviation MRO excellence beyond boundaries
Innovative Solution: AEM’s Bespoke Kit Processing Software Ensures Precision in Aircraft Medical Kit Maintenance
Tryst, IIT-Delhi and Aviakul Group of Companies join hands to organize 3rd edition of EAMRO
Nigerian Carrier Ibom Air Plans to Become Leading MRO Facility in Africa
ExecuJet Haite Expands Presence in China with New MRO Center at Daxing International
Boeing’s Wisk Aero and Sugar Land Collaborate on eVTOL Air Taxi Vertiport
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