Industry News
Industry MTU and China Southern extend joint venture for maintenance facility by 20 years
MTU Maintenance has announced, that it has agreed with China Southern Airlines on extending their existing joint venture contract for the MTU Maintenance Zhuhai facility by 20 years.
Industry EasyJet selects Kühne + Nagel for fleet refurbishment
Kühne + Nagel and low-cost carrier EasyJet have signed an agreement for the refurbishment and modification of the airline´s fleet.
Industry First A321Neo delivered to Air New Zealand
Following Airbus’ first of 20 deliveries of A320 and A321Neo aircraft to Air New Zealand, the carrier has become a new operator of the A321Neo in November.
Industry American Airlines order 15 E175s for Envoy
American Airlines has placed a firm order for 15 Embraer E175 jets. The jets in a 76-seat configuration are expected to be delivered to subsidiary Envoy in 2020 and are part of the airline’s fleet transformation.
Industry Bombardier sells QSeries program to Viking Air
Aircraft manufacturer Bombardier has announced, that it will sell its QSeries aircraft program and de Havilland trademark.
Industry Air Botswana takes delivery of its first ATR 72-600
Air Botswana has taken delivery of its first ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft.
Industry First A330-800 lifts off on maiden flight
The first Airbus A330-800 took off for its maiden flight taking place over south-western France.
Industry Vietjet orders 50 additional A321Neo
Airbus has announced, that Vietnamese carrier Vietjet has placed a firm order to purchase additional 50 Airbus A321Neo aircraft.
Industry Full electric flying: EasyJet is taking big steps towards reducing carbon emissions
EasyJet has confirmed making progress towards its strategy to operate more sustainably, with a reduced carbon footprint, and with reduced noise from aviation operations in the future.
Industry Liebherr-Aerospace is expecting strong development in China
The Chinese aviation market is expanding rapidly. According to experts, Chinese aviation industry might become the strongest worldwide within the next 20 years. No wonder Liebherr-Aerospace, globally leading system supplier to the aviation industry, is counting on the strong development in China.
Industry Leonardo and Kangde Investment Group partner for CR929
Italy’s Leonardo has announced it had signed a framework agreement with Chinese Kangde Investment Group to join the new CR929 wide body aircraft project.
Industry Airbus delivers first Delta Air Lines A220
Airbus and Delta Air Lines have celebrated the delivery of the first A220 for the North American launch customer.
Industry LG Electronics and Lufthansa Technik establish joint venture for aircraft displays
LG Electronics and Lufthansa Technik have announced to establish a joint venture for aircraft displays and systems.
Industry Boeing opens first production site in Europe
US aircraft manufacturer Boeing has celebrated the opening of a new Fabrication factory in Sheffield.
Industry Embraer delivers 39 Jets in 3Q18
Aircraft manufacturer Embraer has released all delivery figures for the third quarter of 2018. The company delivered 39 jets in total.
Industry Zodiac Aerospace to be merged into Safran
Zodiac Aerospace and Safran have announced, that an agreement was signed for the merger of Zodiac Aerospace into Safran.
Industry MTU introduces Technical Asset Management Services
MTU Maintenance has announced that it will introduce a Technical Asset Management Service (TAMS).
Industry Kuwait Airways orders eight A330-800
Kuwait Airways and Airbus have announced, that the carrier has signed a purchase agreement for eight A330-800 aircraft.
Industry Airbus appoints Guillaume Faury as new CEO
The directors’ board at Airbus has selected Guillaume Faury as future Airbus Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who will succeed Tom Enders.
Industry Boeing completes acquisition of parts distributor KLX Inc.
Aircraft manufacturer Boeing has announced, that the company has completed the acquisition of parts distributor company KLX Inc.
