Air Afrique has initiated its fleet rationalisation with the delivery of one of its first of two Airbus A330-200s, on lease from International Lease Finance. The West African multinational carrier, which flies five Airbus A300s, two A310s and two Boeing 737-300s, will use the Pratt & Whitney PW4168-powered 232-seaters on international services.
Source: Flight International
Moroccan flag-carrier Royal Air Maroc has reinforced an engine maintenance partnership with French aerospace firm Safran, extending the capabilities of its Casablanca facility.
GKN Aerospace continues to advance development of its 1MW hydrogen-electric powertrain under its H2GEAR programme but progress has been slower than hoped due to issues with the supply chain for its cryogenic electric motor.
Franco-Italian airframer ATR is continuing to conduct feasibility studies for the Evo hybrid-electric evolution of its twin-turboprop airliner but is unlikely to formally launch the programme before 2025.
