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2012 APRIL No. 4 (38)
BRITISH AIRWAYS UNVEILS ‘DOVE’ PLANE FOR 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES British Airw ays is w elcoming the London 2012 Games w ith nine new birds. The airline unveiled the first in a series of limited edition Olympics-inspired aircraft. Read more >
BOEING, TRANSAERO AIRLINES FINALIZE ORDER FOR FOUR 787 DREAMLINERS Boeing and Transaero Airlines of Russia recently signed an order for four 787-8 Dreamliners. The signing ceremony for the order, valued at $744 million at list prices, made history by being held onboard the 787 during a demonstration flight for Transaero’s executives, employees and special guests. Read more >
FL Technics received an EASA Part 21 Design Organization Approval FL Technics, a global provider of integrated aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services, has further extended its list of capabilities by receiving a Design Organization Approval. Read more >
A350 XWB aft fuselage delivered to final assembly line Airbus has delivered the aft fuselage for the A350 XWB static test airframe to the final assembly line in Toulouse (France). This final section of the fuselage w ill be assembled w ith the front and centre fuselage sections w hich w ere joined up in early April. Read more >
Boeing Delivers First Lufthansa 747-8 Intercontinental Boeing has delivered the first 747-8 Intercontinental passenger airliner to Deutsche Lufthansa AG, beginning a new era for the w orld’s most recognized airplane, and beginning a new era of increased efficiency, stronger environmental performance and aviatime.mailer.lt/email/Avia-Time-38-44413/view
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greater enjoyment for Lufthansa and its passengers. Read more >
Bombardier Aerospace Inaugurates New Office in Shanghai Bombardier Aerospace today celebrated the next step in support of its grow ing activities in China w ith the inauguration of a new office in Shanghai. Read more >
Air France takes delivery of 60th 777 passenger jetliner Boeing and Air France are celebrating the delivery of Air France’s 60th Boeing 777 passenger jetliner. The airplane, a 777-300ER (Extended Range) model, landed in Paris.
Etihad Airw ays in codeshare w ith Brussels Airlines Etihad Airw ays continues to build its presence in Europe w ith the expansion of its codeshare agreement w ith Belgian carrier Brussels Airlines, w hich w ill now include Brussels Airlines services to three regional French cities – Lyon, Marseille and Toulouse – from today.
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Qantas Group Places $2.0 billion Order for LEAP-1A Engines to Power A320neo Aircraft The Qantas Group today announced that it has selected CFM International’s advanced LEAP-1A engine to pow er 78 Airbus A320neo aircraft currently on order. The engine order is valued at $2.0 billion U.S. at list price, including spare engines.
Airbus Managed Inventory Service operational at Iberia Maintenance
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Pinnacle Airlines Files for Chapter 11 Reorganization to Continue Implementing Turnaround Plan Pinnacle Airlines Corp. today announced that the Company and its subsidiaries have filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in theU.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the “Court”).
Iberia has started operations w ith the Airbus Managed Inventory (AMI) service, an automated system w hich ensures the continuous automatic replenishment of highusage and non-repairable Airbus parts at Iberia’s facility.
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Boeing Makes 737 MAX Design Decisions Boeing has made a series of design updates to the 737 MAX to further optimize the new -engine variant’s performance. Read more >
Baltic Aviation Academy launches an aviation seminar cycle Baltic Aviation Academy is starting an aviation seminar cycle for novice pilots. The main objective of the cycle entitled ‘Pilot Talks’, comprised of lectures and practical assignments, is to provide young pilots w ith the know ledge on how to find a job in commercial airlines. Read more >
FL Technics extends its cooperation w ith easyJet
GE Aviation Signs OnPoint Solution aviatime.mailer.lt/email/Avia-Time-38-44413/view
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Agreement for CF34 Engine Fleet with SkyWest Airlines GE Aviation has signed a 15-year OnPointSM solution agreement w ith SkyWest Airlines for material to support its 150 CF34-8C5B1 engines that pow er the airline’s Bombardier CRJ700 aircraft.
UK based low cost carrier easyJet, by signing the threeyear agreement for nine Airbus A319 aircraft line maintenance at Manchester Airport and New castle International Airport.
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Volga-Dnepr Group will acquire 20 An124 aircraft for $4 billion Volga-Dnepr Group intends to sign a firm contract w ith United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) on delivery of 20 An-124 aircraft w ith a total value of $4 billion, Valery Gabriel, the vice-president of Volga-Dnepr said. Read more >
Garuda Indonesia orders 11 more A330s
ANA, Boeing Celebrate First 787 Biofuel Flight Boeing and All Nippon Airw ays (ANA) made aviation history today as a 787 Dreamliner flew for the first time pow ered in part by sustainable biofuels.
Garuda Indonesia, the national carrier of Indonesia, has placed a firm order w ith Airbus for 11 more A330-300 w idebody aircraft. Read more >
Saab receives contract extension from Airbus Defence and security company Saab has received a contract extension w ith Airbus for the A320-family Aileron for the life of this programme. Read more >
Locatory.com: Does India have the potential to challenge China’s MRO market? India and China – the tw o giants w ith 1,2 billion and 1,3 billion population respectively – are situated side by side and share the predicted GDP grow th rates that are 3-4 times higher than those expected in the advanced economies. Read more >
MTU Maintenance Canada Ltd. and Fokker Services sign engine accessory Repair services agreement Fokker Services and MTU Maintenance Canada Ltd. signed an Engine Accessory Repair Services Agreement for the support on various engine accessory components. Read more >
Airlines worldwide Jetstar Japan takes delivery of its first Airbus A320 aircraft Lufthansa completes sale of British Midland to IAG Japan Airlines Launched First-Ever Nonstop Flight Betw een Boston and Asia; Debuted Scheduled 787 Dreamliner Service to the United States Emirates launches new global brand platform Hello Tomorrow aviatime.mailer.lt/email/Avia-Time-38-44413/view
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Ryanair calls on EU Commission to stop ATC strikes Cargolux: ISO 14001 for Maintenance & Engineering divisions SCA and Aeroflot have signed the acceptance certificate of SSJ100 MSN 95016 aircraft AviationCV.com: Next generation aircraft may increase the pilot demand for Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 Kenya Airw ays Selects GENX-1B Engines to Pow er Boeing 787 Fleet AviationCV.com: A pilot’s shift starts long before the cockpit Arab Wings is First in Middle East to Fly Global 5000 Jet w ith Vision Flight Deck airberlin increases capacity utilization in March Finnair publishes Sustainability Report Aeroflot has approved the deal on leasing of seven new Airbus A320-200 aircraft Singapore Airlines Bids Farew ell To B747 Virgin Australia Invests in Skyw est Airlines to Drive Grow th in Regional Operations AirBridgeCargo Airlines aw arded IOSA certification Aeroflot has put the seventh Sukhoi SuperJet 100 into operation Etihad Airw ays signs new five-year sponsorship deal Gulf Air w ins Family Friendly Airline Aw ard 2012 Virgin Australia unveils new stylish cabin interior for Boeing 777 fleet Malaysia Airlines and Malaysian Counseling Association Seal MoU for Emotional Support during Crisis
Boeing’s 4000th 737NG to be delivered to China Southern
AirBridgeCargo has successfully passed the IOSA audit Singapore Airlines To Operate Commemorative A380 Services To Osaka In August Emirates SkyCargo Bolsters Australian Operation w ith Additional Freighter VEB-leasing to finance the purchase of Airbus A380 aircraft for Transaero The number of passengers transported by Transaero has increased by 38% in the first quarter of 2012 LOT’s and UEFA’s cooperation Porter Airlines operates Bombardier Q400 in Canada’s first biofuel-pow ered revenue flight Read more >
Since the middle of the 20th century, the tw o leading aircraft manufacturers have already delivered more than 21 000 of airplanes w orldw ide. With aviation industry expanding in every region, airlines are constantly increasing their aircraft demand. With more than 8000 orders to be fulfilled by the aircraft manufacturers in the near future, w hich aircraft types w ill be the most popular on the global pilot market?
Airports in EU and CIS Boeing 787 Dreamliner has landed at Vnukovo airport in the netw ork of its w orld tour MEBA 2012 to be held at Al Maktoum International Airport Frankfurt Airport Reports Rising Passenger Numbers in the First Quarter of 2012 The largest Russian carrier Aeroflot on the Baltic Ground Services’ clients list Rome Fiumicino Airport saves airlines US$36m using SITA’s baggage management technology Sheremetyevo has serviced 5,21 million passengers in the first quarter of 2012 Read more >
Aircraft market and industry AWAS delivers second new Airbus A320 to S7 Airlines A350 XWB aft fuselage delivered to final assembly line Boeing Reports Strong First-Quarter Results aviatime.mailer.lt/email/Avia-Time-38-44413/view
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Sukhoi Superjet 100 is certified in Mexico A Joint Program Betw een Embraer and a Consortium of Portuguese Companies Wins Crystal Cabin Aw ard Dreamliner drops in on Turkey Airbus renew s component services for the “Beluga” fleet New Boeing 747-8 Freighter Hits High Marks w ith Six Months in Service Boeing and Embraer Sign Agreement for Broad Business Cooperation to Benefit Customers and Support Industry Grow th Bombardier Announces Action-Packed Lineup of Customer Support Events SkyXS becomes Virgin Atlantic Cargo’s first GSA in Poland Boeing Announces Sixth Leg of 787 Dream Tour Boeing Delivers 300th Boeing Sky Interior International Bureau of Aviation complete lease placement of B757-200 Boeing Honors 16 Suppliers of the Year for Exceptional Performance
for EURO 2012! Ten LOT Polish Airlines airplanes are set to receive a special decorative addition in celebration of the fast-approaching European Football Championship, to be held this year in Poland and Ukraine. The initiative, conceived by the airline itself, w ill see the addition of a unique football logo on the rear fuselage and w ingtips of the aircraft. Designed in-house at LOT, the logo echoes the style and colour scheme of the company’s new graphics, w hich w ere launched at the beginning of April.
5 things to consider before becoming a successful pilot AviationCV.com: Superstitions and good luck signs in aviation Baltic Aviation Academy: People pursuing career in aviation Read more >
MRO Overview 7 new Line Maintenance Stations w ill be added to FL Technics global netw ork of 32 locations Lufthansa Technik strengthens market position in North America Goodrich and LOT Polish Airlines Sign Nacelle Services Agreement for Support of Embraer 195 Fleet TUI Travel PLC Purchases Boeing’s Maintenance Performance Toolbox for Entire Boeing Fleet Embraer names LOTAMS as new authorized aircraft service center for commercial aviation Locatory.com: How to become a preferred supplier for an airline GE Aviation Signs OnPoint Solution Agreement for CF34 Engine Fleet w ith SkyWest Airlines FL Technics Training: The outlook on employment prospects for aircraft technicians – the highly promising emerging markets
Germanw ings continues to rely on Cyclean® Engine Wash Germanw ings continues to rely on Lufthansa Technik’s Cyclean® Engine Wash system: the contract betw een MRO specialist and airline has recently been extended. The engine w ashes for the Airbus A319 fleet of Germanw ings w ill be carried out at the Cyclean® service stations in Stuttgart, Cologne, Hanover and Berlin.
AMETEK Aerospace & Defense Standardizes MRO Operations in France w ith Quantum Control Boeing’s Maintenance Performance Toolbox Reaches 100-Customer Milestone CFM Signs CFM56-7B Material Support Agreement w ith Delta Air Lines Airbus MRO Netw ork w elcomes TAM MRO as new est member Locatory.com: On-call maintenance as a w ay to solve AOG situations GOL Receives Authorization to Provide Maintenance Services for Other Aircraft Models Lufthansa Technik opens new sales office in Istanbul, Turkey FL Technics Jets signs an aircraft maintenance Agreement w ith a Ukrainian business jet operator Boeing Aw ards Direct Contract to Mubadala Aerospace’s Strata Facility to Produce Composite Aerostructures for 777 and 787 Dreamliner Locatory.com: the Fokker family aircraft still have their niche in the industry Bombardier Inaugurates Engineering Service Office in Bangalore, India FL Technics Spare Parts brings Client relations to a new level by adopting ISO Quality Management Standards OGMA gets Russian Authority Approval for EMBRAER 135/145 Maintenance Services Pratt & Whitney Global Service Partners’ Turkish Engine Center Delivers 100th aviatime.mailer.lt/email/Avia-Time-38-44413/view
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Overhauled Engine to Turkish Airlines FL Technics Training: Asia-Pacific – the largest ‘employer’ of aviation technical personnel? Read more >
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