Spirit terminates Asco acquisition plan, warns of Bombardier deal fallout
Spirit AeroSystems has terminated its planned $420 million acquisition of aerospace component maker Asco, while warning it may face lawsuits related to a now-uncertain plan to acquire Bombardier’s aerospace businesses.
New digital engineering technologies said to deliver up to 30% cost savings
Digital-engineering and -manufacturing processes have already revolutionized how aerospace products are designed and built.
Alphabet’s Wing division advances unmanned air traffic system
Various companies have in recent years been working to develop underlying air traffic technologies intended to support the expected rapid expansion of the commercial unmanned urban air mobility (UAM) industry.
Jamco targets incremental cabin improvements – for now
Jamco is awaiting All Nippon Airways’ decision on whether to modify lavatory doors on its aircraft for hands-free use, as the interior equipment manufacturer focuses attention on incremental, cost-effective passenger-experience improvements.
Spirit predicts Asco purchase will terminate, describes Bombardier buy as uncertain
Spirit AeroSystems expects not to close its planned $420 million acquisition of Belgium company Asco and has raised uncertainty about closing a planned $500 million purchase of Bombardier’s commercial aviation businesses.
Collins investing in touchless cabin technologies as it predicts recovery from 2023
A hands-free lavatory is among the innovations being pushed by leading interiors supplier to help restore passenger confidence
Kuehne + Nagel looks to a new reality for interiors supply chain
Swiss logistics group has been hit by the crisis, but still has faith in long-term prospects and expects a cabin sanitisation boost.
Honeywell demonstrates UV cleaning on Shandong Airlines 737
Honeywell recently completed demonstrations of its UV cabin cleaning system at Shandong Airlines, the first time the aerospace solutions provider is doing so on a Chinese carrier’s fleet.
Raytheon to cut another 6,500 jobs, bringing tally to 15,000
Raytheon Technologies now intends to cut 15,000 commercial aerospace and general corporate jobs, up from a previous estimate of 8,500 job cuts.
CAE, Cebu Pacific ink ATR 72-600 training agreement
Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has signed a long-term pilot training agreement with Canadian simulator manufacturer and operator CAE for its ATR 72-600 fleet.
Perlan Project outfits Perlan 2 with new sensors, preps for 2021 flights
After scrubbing a 2020 flight programme due to coronavirus, the Perlan Project team hopes to fly its high-altitude sailplane in the US Sierra Nevada mountains in early 2021 before returning to Argentina in May.
Why satellite operator Intelsat is taking the vertical route to airline market
Selling its commercial aviation assets makes perfect sense for Gogo as the in-flight internet specialist looks to bolster its business aviation offering.
How coronavirus crisis is changing requirements for aircraft interiors
The pandemic has devastated the interiors market, but customer demands for cleaner, coronavirus-safe seats and surroundings could provide a boost for the troubled sector, helping restore passenger confidence. Some of the changes could even outlive the crisis
Gogo sells commercial aviation IFC business to Intelsat
In-flight connectivity provider Gogo has agreed to sell its commercial aviation business to bankrupt satellite company Intelsat for $400 million in cash.