CAE recently made an announcement the launch of a cadet pilot training program where CAE will train more than 700 new professional pilots over the next 10 years for Southwest Airlines’ Destination 225° program at CAE’s aviation academy in Phoenix, Arizona. “Destination 225° will support Southwest Airlines by developing world-class pilots who are ready toRead More
Category Archives: August-2019
GCAA to host aviation summit in January
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority, GCAA, has announced that the second edition of Global Investment in Aviation Summit, GIAS, 2020, themed ‘Enabling Global Aviation Growth through Fund Raising and Key Partnerships’ will be held in Dubai from January 27-29. Over 200 investors and 1,200 delegates, besides selected government officials, aviation organizations, finance and insuranceRead More
Croatia Airlines renew MRO contract with Lufthansa Technik
Croatia Airlines has renewed two maintenance arrangements with Lufthansa Technik covering its fleet of six Airbus A320 aircraft while also adding the German MRO’s Aviatar digital platform. The first renewal is a total component support agreement extended by another seven years. Second is for auxiliary power unit (APU) services, which will continue for another fiveRead More
Quality, reliability and safety are the top priorities of MRO industry
MRO forms the support system of aviation industry. On an average the annual spends of aerospace industry on MRO is more than that of manufacturing or development. Technological developments have led to faster flights requiring higher maintenance checks to ensure safety and airworthiness. Thus the frequency of day-to-day field checks have also increased manifold. WeRead More
Magnetic MRO strengthens its position in Asia as it opens a hub in China
The Guangzhou hub will be launched in cooperation with Magnetic MRO’s shareholder, Chinese company Hangxin Aviation Services Co. Ltd, and will begin operating by offering its customers a selection of the most popular engine stand types, like CFM56-5A/B, CFM56-7B and V2500. The variety will be increased to the most popular and requested wide-body engine standsRead More
Germany selects NH90 as a replacement for its Sea Lynx
Germany has selected the NH Industries NH90 as the replacement for its navy’s 21-strong fleet of Westland Sea Lynx 88A anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopters. Due to be delivered from 2025, Berlin will take a version of the NFH model, which is closest to the “Caiman” ASW variant operated by France, the country’s defense ministry says.Read More
Northrop Grumman awards military contract work $600m to Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin’s Radar Sensor Systems market segment has been awarded a contract from Northrop Grumman worth over $600 million for multi-year production (MYP) of 24 additional APY-9 radars for the US Navy’s E-2D aircraft program. It’s also known as the Advanced Hawkeye program. The APY-9 radar program is nearing completion of a current five-year productionRead More
Russia starts production of fifth generation fighter
Russia’s first fifth generation fighter, the Sukhoi Su-57, has entered serial production. Under the terms of a contract signed last June United Aircraft Corporation will produce 76 Su-57s, with the first jet likely to enter service before the end of 2019. First sighted in 2010, the Su-57 takes its name from the famous Sukhoi DesignRead More
Portugal announces firm order for multi-mission airlifters
The Portuguese Government announced today a firm order of five multi-mission airlifters Embraer KC-390 as part of the process to modernize Portuguese Air Force capacities to support national Armed Forces operations and increase readiness in missions of public interest. Deliveries are scheduled to start in 2023. The KC-390 is designed to set new standards forRead More
Etihad Airways to boost its services with fourth daily service to London Heathrow
Etihad Airways is to boost its services from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow by adding a fourth year-round daily service between the two capitals, launching on 27 October 2019. The new service introduces a convenient mid-morning departure from Abu Dhabi and a late evening departure from London Heathrow and follows the introduction of additional seasonalRead More