Airbus to fully reconfigure telecommunications satellite for Optus
This article was published on: July15,2020 6:50 AM
Airbus Defence and Space has won a contract for a fully reconfigurable telecomunications satellite from Australia’s second largest telecommunications company and leading satellite operator Optus. The satellite will be based on Airbus’ new standard OneSat product line and is Airbus’ first contract from the Australian operator. Airbus will deliver an end-to-end solution, including design andRead More
Etihad helps its customers navigate through COVID-19 related travel restrictions
This article was published on: July14,2020 7:44 AM
Etihad Airways introduced an interactive map to help its customers navigate through COVID-19 related travel restrictions. Recent weeks saw several instances of misunderstandings and stranded passengers as travel restrictions can change momentarily. Etihad Airways launched a travel map together with Canadian travel risk management company Sistata, to help travelers make informed travel plans, the airlineRead More
Emirates, flydubai “almost a merger”, says Kazim
This article was published on: July14,2020 7:42 AM
Shifting market conditions might push the cooperation agreement between Emirates and flydubai into “almost a merger”, stated Emirates’ Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) Adnan Kazim in an interview with CNBC Arabia. Kazim stated that there is almost a merger between the two carriers due to the current effects of the pandemic. The vastly different operational modelsRead More
Total flying hours of engines down by 80% during H12020
This article was published on: July14,2020 7:39 AM
Rolls-Royce, the United Kingdom-based engine maker, provided a financial update ahead of its H1 2020 results announcement. The update indicated that the total flying hours of its engines were down as much as 80%. The aerospace manufacturer indicated that throughout the first half of 2020, its engines had 50% fewer flying hours than compared toRead More
United, American temporarily suspend flights to Hong Kong
This article was published on: July14,2020 7:23 AM
Hong Kong authorities imposed tighter coronavirus testing of incoming airline crews. Following the enforcement of new measures, both United Airlines and American Airlines have temporarily halted flights to the city. Hong Kong’s Centre for Health Protection announced that “all crew members entering Hong Kong via HKIA [Hong Kong International Airport] [would] be subject to mandatoryRead More
APOC Aviation turns crisis into an opportunity
This article was published on: July14,2020 6:52 AM
As the aviation industry starts to recover around the world, flights resume and routes re-open, aftermarket innovators like APOC Aviation are looking forward to a business resurgence as operators and MROs bring parked aircraft back into service. To meet changing requirements APOC’s specialist landing gear division has vigorously pursued a business approach that aligns services with newRead More
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi to start operations on July 14
This article was published on: July8,2020 8:47 AM
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital”s first low-cost carrier, will take wings on July 14, 2020 with direct flights connecting Abu Dhabi with Alexandria and Sohag in Egypt. The inaugural flight will take off from Abu Dhabi to Alexandria on July 14 followed by flights to Sohag the next day. Air Arabia Abu Dhabi willRead More
Magnetic MRO completes ATR program for Finnair
This article was published on: July8,2020 8:45 AM
Magnetic MRO, a Total Technical Care and asset management organization, has announced the recent successful completion of ATR program for Finland flag carrier, Finnair. During the course of the program, the total amount of 12 aircraft has received interior modifications and 11 of them has also left the company’s hangars in Tallinn with a new livery. “Finnair ATRRead More
