All aerospace news – Page 903
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SINGAPORE 2010: Eurocopter SEA and Thai govt seal EC135 deal
Eurocopter's South-east Asia subsidiary has concluded its first sales contract with Thailand's Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) for one...
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AirTran predicts adding up to two Caribbean destinations annually
AirTran Airways plans a measured expansion into the Caribbean as compared with its fellow US low-fare carrier JetBlue.
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First 787 with interiors to fly by month's end
Boeing's first 787 to feature interior components is expected to begin flight tests by the end of February. The aircraft, ZA003, has been fitted with...
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NewsSINGAPORE 2010: Boeing examines extending 737 nosegear to accommodate new engine
Amid increasing industry speculation about the imminent launch of re-engined narrowbodies, Flightglobal has learned how Boeing could engineer the tricky...
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NewsObama's commercial spaceflight incurs political wrath
President Barack Obama’s 2011 budget has ended NASA’s 2020 Moon programme while privatising manned spacecraft, incurring the wrath of politicians even before the agency...
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NewsSINGAPORE 2010: SIA Engineering and Panasonic Avionics explore JV
SIA Engineering has signed a memorandum of understanding with Panasonic Avionics Corporation to explore the possibility of setting up a joint venture company. The...
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SINGAPORE 2010: GAMECO and China Postal to extend maintenance contract
Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering Company (GAMECO) has signed a memorandum of understanding with China Postal Airlines to extend a maintenance...
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Alaska nears Wi-fi decision
Alaska Airlines continues to evaluate in-flight internet providers and appears close to finalising an agreement after offering Wi-fi access on a single Boeing...
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IATA’s latest assessment shows fares hover below pre-downturn levels
IATA in its latest financial monitor outlining trends for December and January sees encouraging signs through rising fares, but warns that ticket prices...
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ALPA safety chief says basic flying skills are eroding
The Air Line Pilots Association's top safety official has echoed the view of US Federal Aviation Administration administrator Randy Babbitt that airline...
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SINGAPORE 2010: Rolls-Royce and MAS sign engine support deal
Rolls-Royce and Malaysia Airlines (MAS) have signed an engine support deal for the airline's Trent 800 engines. The TotalCare service agreement will...
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SINGAPORE 2010: China Airlines and P&W seal engine repair deal
Taiwan's China Airlines and Pratt & Whitney (P&W) have signed an engine parts repair and replacement agreement for the airline's PW4056 engines. The...
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SINGAPORE 2010: P&W and Royal Brunei sign engine maintenance deal
Pratt & Whitney (P&W) and Royal Brunei Airlines have signed a three-year agreement for overhaul and part repair services for the airline's V2500 engines. The...
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SINGAPORE 2010: Garuda to raise $300 million from IPO
Garuda Indonesia plans to raise $300 million through its initial public offering (IPO), which will be launched in the middle of this year.
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SINGAPORE 2010: Abu Dhabi's Mubadala to buy third MRO firm
Abu Dhabi investment firm Mubadala plans to buy another maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) firm by early 2011.
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SINGAPORE 2010: Turkish opts for Honeywell avionics
Turkish Airlines has signed up to be the launch customer for Honeywell's Smart Traffic system. The carrier will get an avionics suite that includes...
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NewsSINGAPORE 2010: Airbus aiming for A320 re-engining decision by Farnborough air show
Airbus is aiming to decide whether to launch an A320 family re-engining programme by the Farnborough air show in July, for service entry from the end of...
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SINGAPORE 2010: GAMECO wins China's SF Express as customer
Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering (GAMECO) has signed an engineering services agreement with Chinese freighter operator SF Express.
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NewsSINGAPORE 2010: Ameco Beijing signs MRO contracts with United and Aeroflot
Maintenance, repair and overhaul firm Ameco Beijing has signed two contracts with United Airlines and Aeroflot Russian Airlines for maintenance services. It...
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SINGAPORE 2010: Ameco Beijing reports 6.2% growth in 2009 revenue
Maintenance, repair and overhaul firm Ameco Beijing has reported a 6.2% revenue growth in 2009, despite the global recession. The company, a joint...