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AIRPORT CARBON ACCREDITATION GOES GLOBAL Following the global airport industry’s commitment to reduce its carbon emissions made 7 years ago and the European launch in 2009 of the carbon management standard Airport Carbon Accreditation, earlier this week the programme became global in scope, with its extension to airports in Latin America and the Caribbean. Read more >
MRO CONSOLIDATION: “IF” OR “WHEN”? According to TeamSAI, the air transport MRO expenditure will climb over $60bn per year in 2015. The growing market is being propelled by an ever increasing demand for new aircraft, as the current global fleet of more than 23,000 will reach almost 33,000 by 2024. Furthermore, the position acquired from the mergers has allowed airlines a very favourable position in negotiation with MROs just 4 airlines are responsible for 85% of US market. Therefore, how is the MRO market reacting to the industry changes? Read more >
FAA, UAS legally an “aircraft" The National Transportation Safety Board affirmed the agency's position that unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) meet the legal definition of “aircraft,” and that the agency may take enforcement action against anyone who operates a UAS or model aircraft in a careless or reckless manner. Read more >
SMBC Aviation Capital order 80 737 MAXs Boeing and SMBC Aviation Capital announced an order for 80 737 MAX 8s, valued at more than $8.5 billion at list prices. This is the largest single order for 737 MAXs from a leasing company and will help SMBC Aviation Capital grow its portfolio of highdemand, fuelefficient airplanes. Read more >
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Facing the shortage of MRO specialists: new technicians in just three years and other decisive actions to be made For quite a while now the global MRO industry has been generating an extraordinarily high demand for qualified specialists. In turn, the 1/9
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JV with Mitsubishi for $2b worth aircraft Mitsubishi Corporation ("MC") has entered into an agreement with Cheung Kong (Holdings) Limited ("CK"), leading Hong Kong’s holding controlled by Li Kashing, Asia’s richest man, to newly establish a joint venture dedicated to aircraft leasing.
prospects for talent in the field have reached new heights placing aircraft mechanics on the list of top 200 most desired careers and winning them the 10th position on the top 20 High Paying BlueCollar Jobs. Read more...
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FL Technics Training spruces up its Online Training with a training management tool for industry employers FL Technics Training, a global provider of aviation technical training services, is delighted to announce further extension of its online EASAcompliant training platform. A recently introduced training management tool is designed specifically for MROs, airlines and other industry employers seeking to plan, track and manage the online training of their personnel more efficiently. Read more >
Engineering with humor Never let it be said that ground crews and engineers lack a sense of humor. Here are some actual logged maintenance complaints and problems and the solutions recorded by maintenance engineers. LOOK AT NEWSLETTER'S END FOR MORE "DID YOU KNOW?" ARTICLES Read more >
Baltic Ground Services to provide ground handling and fuelling services to Travel Service Airlines
RollsRoyce, Delta Air Lines awards $5bn Trent order for 50 aircraft RollsRoyce has won a $5bn order for Trent engines and longterm TotalCare® service support from Delta Air Lines to power 50 new aircraft.Trent XWB engines will power 25 Airbus A350s and Trent 7000 engines will power 25 Airbus A330neo aircraft. Read more >
Latin America and Caribbean needs $292 bn worth of aircraft by 2033
The continuously developing and expanding international ground handling and aircraft fueling solutions’ provider Baltic Ground Services is delighted to announce the signing of a cooperation agreement with Travel Service Airlines (Travel Service, a.s.). Based on the terms of the newly signed agreement, the company will provide the Czech charter carrier with integrated ground handling and fuelling services at Vilnius International Airport. Read more...
According to Airbus’ latest Global Market Forecast (GMF), Latin American and Caribbean airlines will require 2,294 new passenger and freighter aircraft between 2014 and 2033, including 1,784 singleaisle, 481 twinaisle and 29 very large aircraft (VLA) worth an estimated US$292 billion. Globally, by 2033 some 31,358 new passenger and freighter aircraft valued at nearly US$4.6 trillion will be required to satisfy future robust market demand. Read more >
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Airbus increases focus on bionic research Airbus believes that much can be learned by studying the natural world, and in putting this philosophy into practice as a global innovation leader, the company has launched numerous projects inspired by biological systems and methods in order to develop new technical solutions. Read more >
FL Technics to add Airbus A330 to its capability list
RollsRoyce today announces additional headcount reductions as part of an intensified programme to improve operational efficiency and reduce cost across the Group. Rolls Royce now propose a restructuring plan that will reduce headcount by 2,600 over the next 18 months, principally in Aerospace division. The majority of this reduction will be achieved in 2015. Read more...
FL Technics, a global provider of tailormade aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services, continues to expand the scope of its activities in the global market. Following the expansion of its total hangar capacity to over 30 000 sq. m., the company‘s management has confirmed plans to introduce Airbus A330 aircraft type to its EASA Part 145 certificate. Read more >
NATS urges new approach on SES Addressing European transport ministers in Rome last week, Richard Deakin, the Chief Executive of UK air traffic services provider NATS, urged the European Commission to take a new approach to reforming the continent’s fragmented air traffic network. Read more >
GE90 engine on Boeing 777 replaced in less than seven hours Etihad Airways’ Technical Maintenance department has just set a new world record by replacing a GE90 engine on one of its Boeing 777 passenger aircraft in less than seven hours.With an engine inlet cowling diameter of 3.4 metres, and overall length of 7.4 metres, the GE90 engine weighs approximately eight tonnes, and is capable of delivering an extraordinary 115,000 pounds of thrust – making it the largest and most powerful commercial aircraft engine in use today. Read more >
Remote control towers big potential for the growing industry Last week, a Swedish airport received the first ever license to control planes through a remote tower at an airport located somewhere else. European pilots recognise that such Remote Tower Services (RTS) will be part of future air operations and can bring potential benefits if – and only if – they guarantee an equivalent or higher level of flight safety, compared to local air traffic control. Read more >
Lockheed Martin announces new leadership appointments Lockheed Martin announced the appointments of Patricia L. Lewis, 52, to senior vice president of Human Resources and Jennifer M. Whitlow, 42, to senior vice president of Communications. Lewis and Whitlow were also elected corporate officers. Both appointments are effective Jan. 1, 2015. Read more...
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Bell Helicopter to open new aircraft assembly facility in LA KBR Inc. announced today that KBR Building Group, a subsidiary within KBR's Services Group, has been awarded a contract to construct Bell Helicopter’s new facility in Lafayette, LA.The project is scheduled for completion by June 2015. Bell Helicopter will use the facility to assemble its newest commercial helicopter, the Bell 505 Jet Ranger XTM.
Just in time for the busy holiday travel season, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced that the Washington, D.C. Metroplex is the first in the nation to have three, stateoftheart, satellite based highways in the sky running side by side by side, each dedicated to one of the three major airports in the region. Read more...
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China will need 1000 new jets by 2033 Embraer, in a newly released China's Regional Aviation Market Outlook 20142033, forecasts that 1,020 new 70 to 130seat jets will be demanded by the Chinese regional aviation market by 2033, representing 16% of global deliveries of jets in that segment, as released in Embraer’s China Regional Aviation Market Outlook in a press conference today, during the 10th China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition, in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province. Read more >
China Aircraft Leasing Company signs MoU for 100 A320 Family aircraft China Aircraft Leasing Company (CALC), the leading independent aircraft operating lessor in China, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 100 A320 Family aircraft. The commitment comprises 74 A320neo, 16 A320ceo and 10 A321ceo. Including this new commitment, CALC’s total order tally with Airbus stands at 140 A320 Family aircraft.
Bell, Reignwood signs LOI for 50 helicopters Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company announced it has signed a letter of intent with Reignwood Investment, Ltd., (Reignwood) for 50 Bell 505 Jet Ranger X aircraft. The announcement was made as part of a formal signing ceremony at the Bell Helicopter display at Airshow China in Zhuhai. Read more...
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Bell, Reignwood signs LOI for 50 helicopters Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company announced it has signed a letter of intent with Reignwood Investment, Ltd., (Reignwood) for 50 Bell 505 Jet Ranger X aircraft. The announcement was made as part of a formal signing ceremony at the Bell Helicopter display at Airshow China in Zhuhai. Read more >
Safran and AVIC inks joint venture agreement Safran and AVIC signed, through their respective companies Snecma and SAIC, a framework agreement on the creation of a common entity in China in the field of turboprop engine for commercial aircraft. The aim of this cooperation is to design, test and produce power turbines and flame tubes for the two parent companies. http://aviatime.mailersend.com/email/mailertest225659/0/t2n4/3122605712/
Boeing names Donna Hrinak president Boeing Latin America Boeing announced today that Donna Hrinak, president ofBoeing Brazil, will have expanded responsibilities to include all of Latin America. She will continue heading Boeing in Brazil from São Paulo while leading the company’s strategy to grow regional market 4/9
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Shariacompliant aircraft leasing – will it change the market? In midNovember 2014 the UAE’s lowcost carrier flydubai issued its first Sukuk – a Shariacompliant financial certificate – raising over USD500 million to support its further growth and refinance current obligations. The fiveyeardeal received over USD3 billion in orders with 3/5 of investors from the Middle East. While clearly indicating the growing investors’ confidence in the airline industry, the deal has also fuelled the discussion whether separate Shariabased deals might actually be a rising new trend in the global aviation finance market.Read more >
PMA parts: the future of aircraft MRO? The rising MRO costs continue to be the reality of aircraft operators all over the world. According to IATA, over the past decade airlines have experienced an annual increase in spare parts prices of around 35% per annum. As a result, today maintenance materials and parts account for about 4% (roughly a total of $120 million) of total air carriers’ operating costs.Unsurprisingly, managing budgets when it comes to spare parts supply remains one of the key issues for the market players. However, with Read more >
Maintenance engineers remain one of the most demanded specialists in aviation As the demand for air travel keeps rising, the majority of experts agree that the future of the industry is looking bright. It is forecasted that by 2016 aviation will have injected more than $ 1 trillion into the global economy and created (directly and indirectly) almost 70 million jobs worldwide. Read more >
Digital aircraft documentation: one size to fit all Currently up to 40% of the world’s aircraft fleet is leased and the figure rising. This has granted carriers more flexibility in fleet planning and better financial ratios. However, when it is time for an airline to return the equipment to its lessor and prepare it for the next operator, the process can stretch out to several times the normal period, and costs mount as time passes. Read more >
UTC completes first set of of avionics for COMAC C919 Xi'an AVIC Hamilton Sundstrand Aviation Electric Co. today announced that the first set of electric systems has been produced for COMAC's new C919 jetliner, and is scheduled for delivery in November.
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US to EU: increasing opportunities for PMA Asian and South American markets are becoming much more acceptant to the idea of importing and using PMA parts, European PMA market is already standing at more than 35%. With the main supplier being small manufacturers in US, what PMA export trends may be seen in the near future? Read more >
Middle Eastern private aviation is still facing challenges Middle East has been a real success story in the aviation industry, and its business aviation segment is not an exception. By 2020 the regional business jet fleet size is projected to grow from present 500 to 1 375, according to MEBAA, while the business aviation sector will be worth around $1.3 billion.
Finland's airspace reform in November Reform is under way to enhance and optimise air traffic. 'Amongst other things, the reform helps to reduce planes' fuel consumption, which, in turn, decreases the burden on the environment. Some flight times will be shortened too, thanks to combining of routes,' says Raine Luojus, Director of Air Navigation Services for Finavia. Read more...
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Ensuring workforce supply for the Asian MRO market Despite high oil prices and currency fluctuations, airlines in the Asia Pacific region managed to earn a net profit of $3 billion in 2013. Moreover, this year they are expected to scoop up $3.7 billion. As, according to Boeing, by 2033 nearly 50% of global traffic will be to, from or within the region, it will need over 13 400 new aircraft to accommodate the growing demand. Taking this into account, the outlook for MRO service providers across the region should be rosy. But is it really? Read more >
Popular narrowbody engine aftermarket set for growth In 2013, CFM’s new LEAP engine family booked almost 1 400 orders. This marked the first time that the new model surpassed CFM56 in annual order figures. However, while the LEAP’s future is bright, it will take some time for the model to become a real revenuegenerator.
Trials demonstrate enhanced airtosurface capability for Typhoon Working closely with the Royal Air Force and weapons manufacturer Raytheon BAE have completed a series of flight trials culminating in the successful release of two Paveway IV precision guided weapons simultaneously from a Typhoon aircraft. This is the first multiple release of the Paveway IV from an RAF Typhoon to multiple targets. Read more...
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Flight attendant: aviation’s most wanted With the aviation industry growing at an unprecedented pace, according to Bloomberg Businessweek flight attendant applications are currently far outpacing the positions available. For instance, Emirates has been reported to receive over 15 000 cabin crew job applications per month. At the same time, however, Air India has recently cancelled or temporarily withdrawn as many as 12 flights from its network due to shortage of cabin crew. Read more >
Stefan Pichler appointed CEO of airberlin group In his role as CEO of Air Berlin PLC, Stefan Pichler will be responsible for all group businesses and airline brands.
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He will take over on February 1st, 2015 from Wolfgang Prock Schauer, who will resign on his own request but remain with the Group and resume his previous position as Chief Strategy and Planning Officer to further support airberlin. Read more...
AIRLINES WestJet, unsuccessful tentative flight attendant agreement Frontier Airlines orders nine Airbus A321ceo aircraft Air France, Hop! to start shorthaul service in summer 2015 airberlin equips whole fleet with WiFi Etihad Airways, Tourism Australia double joint marketing commitment Air China and Air Canada to form comprehensive strategic alliance Qatar Aiways receives two Boeing 787 Dreamliners and one Boeing 777 aircraft Aeroflot deploys SITA crewtablet Lion Group celebrates first deliveries of Airbus aircraft Read more >
AIRLINES DATA Estonian Air, €52.2 m in nine months, 2014 airberlin, %2.6 revenue decline in Q3, 2014 Virgin America, 1.1% traffic decrease in October, 2014 Austrian Airlines, 4.5% capacity increase in 9M, 2014 SAS, 7.9% traffic increase in October, 2014 Spirit Airlines, 17.4% traffic increase in October, 2014 American Airlines, 82.2% passenger load factor in October, 2014 Aeroflot, 14% yearonyear revenue increase in September, 2014 Ryanair, 32% profit increase in H1, 2014 Read more >
ST Engineering announces new key management positions Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) today announced the appointment of senior management personnel to new key management positions in the Group with a view to further strengthen its leadership team. Read more...
COMMERCIAL AVIATION South Carolina begins final assembly of its first 7879 Dreamliner BOC Aviation opens subsidiary in Tianjin Boeing ecoDemonstrator 787 tests efficiency innovations Boeing delivers a 737700 to Ruili Airlines ATR obtains EASA certification for the new developments in the ATR 600 avionics suite Boeing, Kuwait Airways’ $3.3 bn purchase intent Airbus to expand oversize air transport capability ST Engineering injects capital into Brasilian subsidiary GE begins production of the Airbus A3501000's wing fixed trailing edge package Read more > http://aviatime.mailersend.com/email/mailertest225659/0/t2n4/3122605712/
Air Arabia, 46% net profit increase in 9M, 2014 Air Arabia announced its financial results for the first nine months ending September 30, 2014, as the success of the company’s 7/9
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AIRPORTS Luton airport, 8.7% % passenger traffic increase in September, 2014 Heathrow traffic and business commentary October 2014
hub and network expansion strategy continued to be reflected in strong performance figures. Read more...
ACI EUROPE to analyse airports’ online engagement New guidance launched to help UK airports deal with disruption Airport Authority Hong Kong, 9.3% yearonyear revenue increase in September 2014 ACI, 3.9% passenger traffic increase in Europe during September, 2014 Brisbane Airport issued US$250m of Senior Secured Notes LAX, 4.8% forecasted passenger traffic increase in November 2014 Read more >
BUSINESS AVIATION CAA UK to ease experimental aircraft proofing Aviation to contribute $53 bn to Dubai’s economy by 2020 UAVs demonstrate firefighting capabilities Gulfstream begins G650ER deliveries Clayton, Dubilier & Rice increase share in CHC Milestone Aviation Group finances helicopters for Bristow Helicopters RollsRoyce, Jiangsu AStar sign M250 turboprop engines contract Bombardier to offer leasing solutions in China
Trans States Airlines to double its fleet Trans States Airlines announced that it will operate 36 Embraer E145 aircraft provided by United Airlines. Trans States expects to begin taking delivery of and starting scheduled service with these aircraft under the United Express brand and livery in February 2015, with deliveries slated to continue through the first quarter of 2016. Read more...
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MRO GE Aviation and Turbocoating SPA form Coating Joint Venture AFI KLM E&M get GEnx maintenance EASA certification Vector Aerospace to support French Navy MTU Aero Engines, GE sign GEnx maintenance agreement AeroTurbine increases credit facility to $550 Million Lufthansa Technik to open new hangar in Puerto Rico Honeywell to power Textron Scorpion aircraft Jet Aviation, new Fixed Base Operation at Munich Airport Read more >
DEFENSE USSTRATCOM awards combined $800m for advisory and assistance services
FAA, new icing standards for new transport airplanes The updated standards require U.S. manufacturers to show that transport airplanes can operate safely in freezing drizzle or freezing rain, conditions that constitute the icing environment known as “supercooled large drops” (SLD). The standard also includes ice crystal weather conditions as well. Read more...
U.S. Air Force reports of military aircraft crash in Gulf of Mexico Boeing to train Australian Army and Navy helicopter pilots for next 25 years BAE, $571 m for advanced radar integration France to order 12 airtoair refuelling aircraft Lockheed Martin awarded $271 m for Taiwanese F16 modifications Indonesia acquires 11 Airbus Helicopters AS565 MBe Panther rotorcraft Northrop Grumman, US AF awards $306 m for Global Hawk sustainment Fokker signs Agreement in Principle for F35 drag chute fairing assembl Read more >
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