Ethiopian Airlines Group and Boeing have signed an MoU for the purchase of the latest Boeing 777-9 widebody aircraft. The agreement includes the purchase of eight 777-9 passenger aircraft and the potential for up to 12 additional jets. Ethiopian Airlines’ selection of the 777X positions the carrier as the first 777X customer in Africa and builds on its landmark 2023 order for 11 787 Dreamliner and 20 737 MAX airplanes in growing its modern fleet. Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew said: “We are pleased to continue setting the trend in African aviation for adopting cutting-edge technologies to enhance our services and customer satisfaction. Improving our operational performance and commitment to environmental sustainability, the 777-9 offers more flexibility, reduced fuel consumption and carbon emissions. We are grateful to Boeing for their long-standing partnership and support, and we eagerly anticipate flying the 777-9 across the African skies and beyond.” Based on....
UPS Airlines will open by April a 275,000-square-foot hangar at its Worldport hub in Louisville, Kentucky, that is large enough to park two Boeing 747-8 cargo jets side by side, according to the company. UPS (NYSE: UPS) invested $220 million in the new facility, which triples the maintenance footprint in Louisville for the largest plane in the UPS fleet, spokesperson Michelle Polk said. The integrated logistics company currently uses a hangar that can fit one 747 freighter. The two extra work bays will support service checks, regular maintenance and engine changes for the UPS fleet, which runs from Boeing 757s on the standard size, to widebody Airbus A300s, Boeing 767-300s and MD-11s, and 747s on the large end. Outside ramp space will be able to hold several aircraft. Having more service bays will increase UPS’ ability to quickly return aircraft to service flying goods around the world, said Polk. A $78....
iGA Istanbul Airport continues to address the need for trained and qualified human resources in aviation. iGA Istanbul Airport hosted a two-day symposium attended by senior executives from aviation institutions and airports around the world. With the vision of becoming a global centre in the field of aviation education, iGA Istanbul Airport hosted a two-day symposium attended by senior executives from aviation institutions and airports around the world. The Global Training Symposium, the Excellence Through Innovation Workshop, was co-organised with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). ICAO Capacity Development and Implementation Director, Jorge Vargas and ICAO Global Aviation Training Officer, Dr. Laura Camastra, attended the two-day symposium, where the training methodologies that the future of the aviation industry will need were evaluated, with the opening speech of the event delivered by iGA Istanbul Airport's Acting CEO, Selahattin Bilgen. Stating that iGA Istanbul Airport aims to become a global centre in....
IATA has said aviation continues to make progress on safety with several 2023 parameters showing “best-ever” results. There were no hull losses or fatal accidents involving passenger jet aircraft in 2023. However, there was a single fatal accident involving a turboprop aircraft, resulting in 72 fatalities. There were 37 million aircraft movements in 2023 (jet and turboprop), an increase of 17% on the previous year. "2023 safety performance continues to demonstrate that flying is the safest mode of transport. Aviation places its highest priority on safety and that shows in the 2023 performance. Jet operations saw no hull losses or fatalities. 2023 also saw the lowest fatality risk and ‘all accident’ rate on record. A single fatal turboprop accident with 72 fatalities, however, reminds us that we can never take safety for granted. And two high profile accidents in the first month of 2024 show that, even if flying is....
The New South Wales Ambulance aeromedical operations unit has brought its first PC-24 into service. The unit decided to purchase two PC-24s in 2021, to further increase its operational capabilities, and will use them to provide aeromedical services over an area of approximately 800,000 square kilometres. It is anticipated that the Super Versatile Jet will conduct around 800 flights, transferring approximately 6,500 patients, during its first year of service. "The PC-24 increases the capability of our aeromedical operations and is ideal for the long distances we have to cover in Australia. It will be a great asset to our clinical staff and patients," says NSW Ambulance commissioner Dr Dominic Morgan. "Our dedicated team of flight nurses, doctors and pilots already provide high-level clinical care for all patients throughout NSW. That level of care will be enhanced thanks to the increased range, speed and optimised internal medical fit-out of these aircraft.....
The 2023 financial year was marked by major successes for Pilatus. Due to high, unbroken demand, 148 aircraft were delivered despite the ongoing challenges of the operating environment. With total sales of $1.68 billion (1.478 billion Swiss francs), operating income of $273 million (240 million Swiss francs) and new orders worth $1.72 billion (1.513 billion Swiss francs), Pilatus closed the past year with record results. Compared to 2022, which was already a very successful year, Pilatus achieved a 10 per cent increase in sales and added six per cent to its operating income. The total number of aircraft deliveries is impressive too; all in all, 47 PC-24s and 101 PC-12s were handed over to customers last year. Highlights of the year were its successful closing of a follow-up deal with the Spanish Air Force for the purchase of another 16 PC-21s. In May, the 2,000th PC-12 was delivered to long-standing....
Underscoring the importance of teaching pilots how to improve decision-making in challenging conditions, Ryan Aerospace and Precision Flight Controls are demonstrated Ryan’s Helimod Mark III and III+ virtual reality simulators at the VAI Rotor Safety Zone at Heli-Expo 2024 recently. The U.S. Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) has created detailed scenarios as part of its "Recommended Practice—Simulation Training for Aviation Decision Making" efforts. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Fort Worth, Texas-based Helicopter Institute are adapting these scenarios to the Helimod VR simulators so pilots can practice scenarios this summer involving aeronautical decision-making related to loss of control-inflight, unintended flight in instrument meteorological conditions, and low-altitude operations. A key element of the training is informed by the USHST’s award-winning "56 Seconds To Live" video. “The USHST is placing a strong emphasis on the fatal topic of unintentional instrument meteorological conditions involving helicopter operations,” according to Ryan Aerospace. The Helimod devices are used by....
Comlux has successfully completed the second ACJ TwoTwenty cabin at its completion centre in Indianapolis. As the exclusive partner of Airbus for the first 15 ACJ TwoTwenty aircraft, Comlux Completion maintains its ability to craft the most sophisticated and technologically advanced aircraft cabins ever envisioned. The resulting ACJ TwoTwenty combines intercontinental range, unmatched personal space, and state of the art technology, positioning it as the most advanced high-end corporate jet available on the market. Richard Gaona, Comlux executive chairman and CEO said: “Just eight months after the first ACJ TwoTwenty left Comlux completion and maintenance centre in Indianapolis and entered into service, the second one is being delivered to the end client now, while cabin outfitting of the third ACJ TwoTwenty is in full swing and planned to be finished by end of 2024. In addition to that, the fourth ACJ TwoTwenty is arriving to Comlux Completion as a green....
China Southern Airlines General Aviation (CSAGA) is to lease a Sikorsky S-92 helicopter from Milestone Aviation Group. The helicopter is configured for offshore passenger transport and will be deployed on critical offshore oil and gas missions in China from CSAGA's Zhuhai base. The lease of this S-92 helicopter follows the sale of an S-92 helicopter by Milestone to CSAGA in 2023. Frank Cai, deputy GM of CSAGA for aircraft procurement and maintenance, says: "The introduction of this S-92 not only helps CSAGA boost its market share in China's oil and gas helicopter service industry but also marks a new era of collaboration between CSAGA and Milestone Aviation." Milestone head of emerging markets Michael York adds: "We are delighted to further our relationship with China Southern Airlines with the signing of this lease agreement and look forward to continuing to support it with its fleet requirements." CSAGA has more than 40....
AMETEK Singapore PTE has been named a Honeywell Authorised Repair Centre (ARC) for solid state Flight Data Recorders and Cockpit Voice Recorders for Airbus A320/A330/A340 and Boeing 737NG/737Max/777 aircraft. The five-year agreement covers full test and repair capability for these Honeywell products enabling AMETEK MRO to provide customer support worldwide. AMETEK MRO (Muirhead Avionics and AMETEK Singapore) all have existing ARC agreements with Honeywell, and Muirhead Avionics has provided download, readout and testing on these components since 2016. This new FDR/CVR licence agreement provides additional workscope approvals allowing further penetration into OEM-centric markets in Asia and Europe for those customers requiring OEM only material through the utilisation of strategically located facilities in Singapore and the United Kingdom. David Corish, Divisional Vice President & General Manager of AMETEK Singapore PTE, emphasises the Company’s core strategy of supporting both legacy and new platforms with best-in-class solutions for customers. “This agreement expands our long-standing....
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines Group Ink MoU for Eight 777-9 Jets
UPS Invests $220 Million in New Hangar at Worldport Hub for Larger Aircraft
iGA Istanbul Airport Welcomes Global Aviation Leaders
Flying Safest Mode of Transport: IATA’s Director General Commends 2023 Safety Achievements
NSW Ambulance Unveils State-of-the-Art PC-24 Air Ambulance Jets for Patient Transport
Pilatus Achieves 10% Sales Increase in Record-Breaking 2023
Virtual Reality Training for Helicopter Pilots: Ryan Aerospace and Precision Flight Controls Demonstrate Helimod Simulators
Comlux Maintains Leadership in Luxury Aviation with State-of-the-Art ACJ TwoTwenty Cabins
Sikorsky S-92 Lease Marks New Era in Collaboration for China Southern Airlines
Honeywell International Inc. appoints AMETEK MRO Singapore as authorised repair centre for solid state Flight Data Recorders and Cockpit Voice Recorders
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