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Greetings and Salutations
Dear Readers,
Hope to reach you in great spirits. Although things are
looking on the downside as it worries me to pen down the sad tale, trouble times of the aviation industry shall pass away, as I hope and pray. Our cover story this month talks about the pilot crunch that is casting a dark shadow over flight operations. Asia Pacific is reeling in sheer dismay which is indeed scary and uninspiring. Another such unwelcome element is cyber threats which bode ill or odd for everyone. However, not everything is down the hill. Recent advancements in the aviation sphere has made me happy all the way. Pattonair is coming up with a new facility in Bangalore which is indeed a great news. Equally delightful is Rolls Royce venture into robotics which will usher and Foster growth and expansion across aircraft maintenance. To sum up, there’s a perfect balance of odd and even that is true and vital to each system on the planet Nevertheless, somehow I still feel a strong urge to call upon the forerunners and the champions of aviation industry to come together. This is a time when corporations and individuals at large should be willing to join hands by keeping aside their differences. Only then we will be able to bring out the very best of aviation; the industry we hold so dear.
Thanks
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AIRBUS WINS NEW BUSINESS FOR 431 COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT AT FARNBOROUGH AIRSHOW 2018
of show commitments confirm the strong market appetite for all our leading aircraft product families, from our newest member, the 100-150 seater A220, complemented by our A320 Family up to 240 seats, seamlessly connected to our widebody family with the all-new A330neo and A350 XWB which span from 250-370 seats. At the top end, our A380 is now opening new opportunities for the second-hand market”. “I am especially pleased about the strong response that our Widebody Family is enjoying. Over 150 orders and commitments for our A330/A350/A380 offerings in 2018 are a strong endorsement. At Airbus, we are positive about our future – in Single Aisles, Widebodies and the Middle of the Market. We are right there with the right aircraft.”
VISTARA CONFIRM AGREEMENT FOR UP TO TEN 787 DREAMLINERS
ATR APPOINTS MAGGIE BERGSMA AS HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS AND CORPORATE BRANDING
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TR announces the appointment of Maggie Bergsma as Head of Communications and Corporate Branding for ATR. Maggie joins ATR from Airbus Defence and Space where she held several senior communication roles for the last seven years after having been with Airbus Commercial Communications for eight years, and spending 15 years in international consultancy prior to that. Maggie will report to Chief Executive Officer Christian Scherer.
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“We are very happy to welcome a great Communications leader to the ATR family. Maggie brings a wealth of experience and skills to further strengthen our Communications and Branding team. We look forward to her engagement in taking ATR into the future” said Christian Scherer.
Airbus came into the show already with 177 Single Aisle and 84 Widebody orders in 2018, complemented by a pre-show order for 60 A220-300s, the latter bringing the preshow intake.
Maggie commented: “I am thrilled to join ATR, a fast moving and modern enterprise with an energetic culture, not to mention its unique combination of the Airbus and Leonardo DNA.”
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irbus announced strong commercial aircraft business during the Farnborough Airshow 2018, with successes across its broad product portfolio – including the new A220 and A330neo families.
2. New business at Farnborough During the show the company won further new business for 431 aircraft (93 firm orders and 338 MoUs). These 431 commitments comprise 60 A220-300s, 304 A320 Family aircraft, 42 A330neos and 25 A350 XWBs. Notably, the 42 commitments for the new A330neo includes both the -800 and -900 models – a strong endorsement at the show for this Family. 3. Summary of business to date for 2018 at close of show Following these announcements at Farnborough, Airbus increased its grand total for the year to 752 aircraft (354 firm orders and 398 MoUs). The 752 commitments in 2018 comprise: 120 A220s; 481 A320 Family; 56 A330 Family, 75 A350 Family and 20 A380s. Eric Schulz, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer said: “Our year to date and our end
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AIRASIA X ORDERS 34 MORE A330NEO
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istara confirmed the joint venture between Singapore Airlines and Tata Group, has agreed to order six 7879 Dreamliners, with options for four more jets at the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow. The agreement, valued at $2.8 billion at current list prices, will enable Vistara to become the first operator of the 787-9 in India. In addition, the new Dreamliners will mark the first widebody airplanes for the Indian carrier and will help launch long-haul operations.
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irAsia X has placed an order with Airbus for an additional 34 A330neo widebody aircraft. The order was announced at the Farnborough Air Show in the UK by Kamarudin Meranun, AirAsia Co-Founder and AirAsia X Group Chief Executive Officer, Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz, Chairman of AirAsia X and Eric Schulz, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer. The latest agreement reaffirms
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AirAsia X’s position as the largest airline customer for the A330neo, with the total number of aircraft ordered by the airline increasing to 100. All the A330neo aircraft ordered by AirAsia X are the larger A330-900 model. Offering range capability enabling nonstop services to Europe, including from Kuala Lumpur to London, the A330neo will allow AirAsia X to expand its value-based long haul model with even lower operating costs, while enabling its passengers to fly further more often with highly competitive fares. AirAsia X will be the first airline in Asia to operate the A330neo, with deliveries of aircraft on order with Airbus scheduled to start in Q4 2019. The A330neo will be operated by AirAsia X out of its bases in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. AirAsia Co-Founder and AirAsia X Group Chief Executive Officer Kamarudin Meranun said: “Long haul low-cost is something we strongly believe in, and this order shows our confidence in the AirAsia X model. We lobbied hard for the A330neo after seeing the success of the A320neo, and working closely with Airbus, we have arrived at an aircraft that we are confident will allow us to expand our low fares offering beyond Asia Pacific to the rest of the world.”
ATR DELIVERS 1,000TH ATR 72, BEST-SELLING REGIONAL AIRCRAFT IN PRODUCTION TO INDIGO
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TR achieved an important milestone with the delivery of its 1,000th ATR 72. The aircraft took to the sky in the colours of leading Indian domestic carrier, IndiGo. This delivery consolidates the ATR 72 as an outstanding commercial success and a benchmark in the regional aviation market.
AirAsia Co-Founder and AirAsia X Co-Group Chief Executive Officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes added: “Our decision not only to reconfirm our existing order for 66 A330neo, but to add 34 more, follows what is probably one of the most thorough aircraft evaluations the industry has ever seen. We have looked at every aspect of the A330neo from technical performance and reliability to passenger comfort and it is clearly the right aircraft for us to expand efficiently our fastgrowing long haul network.”
The ATR 72 was officially launched on January 1986 with its first delivery to the Finnish carrier Finnair in October 1989. Its enduring popularity with customers and operators over 30 years later is a testament to the quality of the aircraft and its many innovations over time. The programme was launched with the ATR 72-200 (187 deliveries) before the introduction of the ATR 72-500 (365 deliveries) in 1997 with American Eagle. The most recent model, the ATR 72-600 (448 deliveries), was launched in 2009 and entered into service with Royal Air Maroc in 2011. With continuous innovation at the heart of ATR, this aircraft continues to integrate new technologies and solutions, allowing operators to open new routes and ensure connectivity with unbeatable economics.
Eric Schulz, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer commented: “We are extremely pleased to announce this important agreement with AirAsia X. This is the strongest possible endorsement for the unbeatable operating economics, performance and cost-effectiveness that the A330neo brings to the market in its size category. We look forward to working with AirAsia X on the entry into service of this great aircraft with the carrier as it expands its route network to more destinations around the world.”
Commenting on this achievement ATR’s Chief Executive Officer Christian Scherer said: “The ATR 72 has proven to be an outstanding success for over three decades. We are sincerely proud of delivering this 1,000th aircraft, as it underlines the many advantages it provides to airlines when it comes to ensuring essential connectivity and exploring new business opportunities. We look forward to consolidating and extending the attractiveness and success of the ATR 72 for many more years.”
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REPUBLIC AIRWAYS SIGN LETTER OF INTENT FOR UP TO 200 E175S
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epublic Airways, the world’s largest E-Jet operator, announced at the 2018 Farnborough Airshow that they have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) for a firm order of 100 E175, with the right to convert to E175-E2 aircraft, and purchase rights for an additional 100 E175 aircraft. If all purchase rights are exercised, the contract has a value of up to USD 9.3 billion based on current list prices. This order will be included in Embraer’s backlog as soon as it becomes firm, later this year. “We are pleased to expand our partnership with Republic as one of our largest and most valuable customers,” said John Slattery, President & CEO, Embraer Commercial Aviation. “With a relationship spanning 20 years, we are immensely honored to continue being an integral part of their success as they expand their fleet with additional E175s. Republic is a critical component of Embraer’s history and we are absolutely committed to providing a product that appeals to their customers while delivering solutions that increase profitability.” “Over the past two decades we have acquired more than 350 jets through our partnership with Embraer,” said Bryan Bedford, Republic’s President and CEO. “Through this partnership we have delivered industry leading safety, service and reliability to our codeshare partners, and this order positions Republic to focus on the next stage of growth in the North American regional market. The E-Jet has proven to be a product that allows Republic to provide a reliable and seamless product experience with our mainline partners, and when coupled with our 5,500 dedicated aviation professionals, it delivers on our long-term vision of being the regional airline of choice.”
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Republic Airways and Embraer established their partnership in 1999 when one of its former subsidiaries, Chautauqua Airlines, took delivery of its first ERJ 145 in the livery of US Airways Express. Today, Republic Airline operates a fleet of nearly 190 Embraer 170/175 aircraft and provides fixed-fee flights operated under its major airline partner brands of American Eagle, Delta Connection and United Express.
JET AIRWAYS ANNOUNCE ORDER FOR AN ADDITIONAL 75 737 MAX AIRPLANES
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et Airways confirmed that the carrier placed an order for an additional 75 737 MAX 8 airplanes during a signing ceremony at the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow. The order, valued at $8.8 billion at current list prices, was previously posted as unidentified on Boeing’s Orders and Deliveries website. This order for an additional 75 MAX airplanes helps the Indian carrier expand its network to meet surging demand in the fastest-growing aviation market in the world. “Our latest order for 75 additional Boeing 737 MAX aircraft reflects our long standing association with Boeing and reposes our faith in the aircraft they manufacture,” said Naresh Goyal, Chairman of Jet Airways. “The MAX will allow us to offer guests a superior and well differentiated experience using a modern, reliable and fuel efficient fleet. The order also emphasizes Jet Airways’ commitment to the growth and potential of the Indian aviation market.” In June, the Mumbai-based carrier took delivery of its first MAX, a new and improved 737 that delivers a double-digit improvement in fuel efficiency and improved passenger comfort. These new airplanes arrive into an Indian aviation market that continues
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to grow at significant rates. According to industry data, domestic air traffic in India has grown about 20 percent in each of the past four years. “We are honored to extend our deep partnership with Jet Airways as they modernize their fleet with the most capable single-aisle airplanes,” said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Kevin McAllister. “This is a testament to the market-leading economics and reliability of the 737 MAX. I am confident that these new airplanes will support Jet Airways’ domestic and international expansion.” Jet Airways is India’s second-largest airline with a fleet of nearly 120 airplanes serving more than 60 destinations in 15 countries across Asia, Europe and North America.
SPICEJET FLAGS OFF ITS DAILY DIRECT DELHIKANPUR-DELHI UDAN FLIGHT
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piceJet, the country’s favourite airline, flagged-off its first daily direct flight between Kanpur and Delhi. The inaugural event was graced by Shri Yogi Adityanath, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Suresh Prabhu, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Smt. Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti, Hon’ble Minister of State for Food Processing Industries, Shri Murli Manohar Joshi, Hon’ble Member of Parliament and Shri Ajay Singh, Chairman & Managing Director, SpiceJet. Kanpur is SpiceJet’s seventh destination under UDAN. The airline hosted a flag-off ceremony at Ganesh Shanker Vidyarthi Airport at Kanpur which was graced by many other dignitaries. A customary lamp lighting ceremony was organised marking the inauguration of the operations and the first passenger was
welcomed by SpiceJet officials and gifted a memento. With the commencement of operations to Kanpur, SpiceJet is now operating on all sectors allotted to the airline under the first phase of UDAN and has also begun operations to airports like Hubli that it bagged in the second phase of UDAN. With the launch of flight services passengers from Kanpur can now conveniently travel to a host of other cities both on SpiceJet’s domestic as well as international network via multiple onward connections from Delhi. SpiceJet received an overwhelming response for its first voyage as it flew to and from Kanpur. Ajay Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, SpiceJet said “SpiceJet is proud to connect Kanpur with Delhi and multiple domestic and international destinations on our network. Kanpur, regarded as the commercial capital of Uttar Pradesh and one of the major industrial hubs of India has for long deserved to hold a prominent position on the country’s aviation map. Being connected to Delhi will enhance the city’s business potential while benefitting both business and leisure travellers with enhanced connectivity options.” “SpiceJet has been the most enthusiastic supporter of UDAN since the very beginning. July also marks a landmark year of SpiceJet operating flights under UDAN. With the addition of Kanpur, SpiceJet will operate 15 daily flights under UDAN and we see a huge potential in all these routes. We look forward to beginning operations on the other remaining routes very soon” he added.
CYIENT UNVEILS THEIRTRANSFORMATIONAL X-BAND TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE MODULE AT THE FARNBOROUGH AIRSHOW
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yient, a global provider of engineering, manufacturing, geospatial, networks, and operations management services to global industry leaders,has showcased their marketleading Radio Frequency (RF) capabilities at the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow. The newly developed
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EASYFLY SIGNS FOR FIVE ATR -600S
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olombian airline EasyFly and marketleading turboprop manufacturer ATR signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the purchase of five ATR -600 series aircraft, of which three are ATR 72-600s and two are ATR 42-600s. EasyFly became an ATR operator in 2014 when it began the progressive replacement of its fleet of Jetstream 41s. The new ATR 72-600s will mainly serve growing point-to-point operations from the hub of northern city of Bucaramanga, a city with one of the fastest developing economies in Colombia. The ATR 42-600s will be used to further expand current operations, thus boosting regional point-to-point connectivity with the aim to support and increase ongoing development of local economies. EasyFly President, Alfonso Avila, said: “EasyFly has experienced double-digit traffic and revenue growth every year since the incorporation of ATR aircraft into our fleet and we intend to continue our development by acquiring both the ATR 42-600 and 72600. We understand that the modern -600 series is the best aircraft to support our continuing growth as its economics allow us to offer our passengers attractive pricing whilst also delivering them the standards of comfort that they would enjoy on singleaisle aircraft.”
GULFSTREAM G500 EARNS BOTH TYPE AND PRODUCTION CERTIFICATES FROM U.S. FAA
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ulfstream announced the Gulfstream G500 received both its type certification and production certificate from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). These certifications pave the way for the first completed G500 delivery to a customer as planned later this year.
production certificate on the same day speaks to the rigor inherent in the G500 program and the commitment to excellence of the entire Gulfstream team,” said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream. “The tens of thousands of lab hours combined with the more than 5,000 hours we’ve flown the five G500 flight-test aircraft will help ensure we deliver a high-performing, reliable, mature aircraft to customers. We’re excited to conclude the type certification effort, complete the production-certificate audit and move on to the next phase of this program: delivering aircraft. We appreciate the FAA’s diligence and cooperation in certifying this aircraft and confirming the capabilities of our new manufacturing facilities. We look forward to seeing the G500 in our customers’ hangars soon.” The FAA type certification verifies the airworthiness of the aircraft’s design, while the production certificate confirms that the company’s production processes comply with Federal Aviation Regulations. The G500 is the first clean-sheet Gulfstream aircraft to receive its type and production certificates on the same day. During the G500 certification program, Gulfstream demonstrated even better performance for the G500, including a takeoff distance of just 5,200 feet/1,585 meters, 200 ft/61 m less than originally projected. The G500 expands the possibilities for high-speed travel by offering an unprecedented combination of speed, technology, reliability, safety and performance. The aircraft is optimized for comfort and productivity, with low cabin sound levels and cabin altitudes, 100 percent fresh air and 14 panoramic windows that bathe the cabin in natural light. Gulfstream is setting a new safety standard as the first original equipment manufacturer in business aviation to offer active control sidesticks, 10 touchscreens in the flight deck and a third-generation Enhanced Vision System, optimizing pilot awareness in low visibility. The awardwinning Symmetry Flight Deck also includes Synthetic Vision-Primary Flight Display and Head-Up Display II. The G500 is the first aircraft certified to use enhanced vision to land and the first business aircraft certified to Stage 5 noise standards.
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UGANDA NATIONAL AIRLINES COMPANY LIMITED SIGNS FIRM ORDER FOR FOUR BOMBARDIER CRJ900 AIRCRAFT
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ombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that it has signed a firm order for four new CRJ900 regional jets with Uganda National Airlines Company. Based on the list price for the CRJ900 aircraft, the firm order is valued at approximately US$190 million. “We congratulate the Government of Uganda for the revival of its national flag carrier, and are thrilled that the new airline has selected Bombardier and the CRJ900 regional jets for its upcoming debut,” said Jean-Paul Boutibou, Vice President, Sales, Middle-East and Africa, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. “Recognized for its superior economics and efficiency, the CRJ Series aircraft have enabled airlines worldwide to serve communities with better connectivity, and we look forward to supporting the development of Uganda’s regional air travel with these CRJ900 regional jets.” Uganda Airlines will operate the CRJ900 in dual-class configuration with 76 seats, including 12 first class seats. “We are delighted to have ordered the world’s leading regional jet, and we look forward to providing the most modern passenger experience in regional aviation to the people of Uganda and across Africa,” said Ephraim Bagenda, CEO, Uganda National Airlines. “As we were establishing Entebbe as a strong hub in East Africa and building more connectivity in Africa, we thoroughly reviewed our needs. With its proven track
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record in Africa and other regions of the world, we are confident that the CRJ900 aircraft will help us succeed.”
FIRST BOEING APACHE, CHINOOK HELICOPTERS FOR INDIA COMPLETE INAUGURAL FLIGHTS
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oeing and India recently took a significant step toward modernizing the Indian Air Force’s helicopter fleet by completing the first flights of Apache and Chinook helicopters destined for delivery next year. “We look forward to delivering this phenomenal capability to India,” said David Koopersmith, vice president and general manager, Boeing Vertical Lift. “From coastal operations to high-altitude mountainous missions, these aircraft will play vital roles with the Indian armed forces.” India ultimately will receive 22 AH-64E Apache attack, and 15 CH-47F(I) Chinook transport, helicopters.
KUWAIT’S WATANIYA AIRWAYS, SIGNS A CONTRACT FOR THE E195-E2
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n a deal that will see the Middle East’s first E2 operator, Embraer announced, at the Farnborough Airshow 2018, that has signed a firm order for 10 E195-E2 aircraft with Kuwaiti airline, Wataniya Airways. The firm order will be included in Embraer’s 2018 third-quarter backlog. The contract also includes 10 purchase rights for the same model, bringing the total potential order to up to 20 aircraft. The order has an estimated value of USD 1.3 billion, at current list price, with all the purchase rights being confirmed. The deliveries will start in 2020. “It’s great to welcome Wataniya Airways to the E-Jets operator family”, said John Slattery, President & CEO, Embraer Commercial Aviation. “Wataniya will not only be the first E2 operator in the Middle East, but also the worldwide launch customer of our staggered seat business class, which will establish a new level of comfort in business class for crossover narrow-body jets.” The airline will configure the E195-E2 in comfortable layout of 118 seats, with 12 in business class and 106 in economy class. “The E195-E2 will allow us to open nonserved markets and increase frequencies, delivering better connectivity to the Kuwait market”, said Rakan Al-Tuwaijri, CEO of Wataniya Airways. “We have chosen the staggered seats to differentiate ourselves from the competition, offering a superior product with extra leg room and better privacy for our customers.”
JETBLUE SIGNS COMMITMENT FOR 60 A220300 AIRCRAFT, CONVERTS 25 A320NEO ORDERS TO LARGER A321NEO
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etBlue became the first customer for the newly-rebranded Airbus A220 aircraft, signing a Memorandum of Understanding for 60 firm orders for the larger A220-300 model. In addition, the airline converted 25 of its current orders for Airbus A320neo
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aircraft into orders for the larger A321neo. JetBlue’s A321neos and A220s will be powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines. “JetBlue’s selection of the A220 aircraft as a complement to its growing A320 Family fleet is a tremendous endorsement – both of the A220 itself and of the way these two aircraft can work together to provide airline network flexibility and a great passenger experience,” remarked Eric Schulz, Chief Commercial Officer for Airbus. “JetBlue will be able to leverage the unbeatable efficiency of both the A321neo and the A220-300, as well as taking advantage of the roomiest and most passenger-pleasing cabins of any aircraft in their size categories.” “We are evolving our fleet for the future of JetBlue, and the A220-300’s impressive range and economics offer us flexibility and support our key financial and operating priorities,” said Robin Hayes, the airline’s chief executive officer. “As JetBlue approaches our 20th anniversary, the A220, combined with our A321 and restyled A320 fleet, will help ensure we deliver the best onboard experience to customers and meet our long-term financial targets as we continue disciplined growth into the future.” Complementing the A320 Family, the A220-100 and A220-300 models cover the segment between 100 and 150 seats and offer a comfortable five-abreast cabin. With the most advanced aerodynamics, CFRP materials, high-bypass engines and fly-by-wire controls, the A220 delivers 20 percent lower fuel burn per seat compared with previous generation aircraft. The type will serve a worldwide market for smaller single-aisle airliners, estimated at around 6,000 such aircraft over the next 20 years. Airbus manufactures, markets and supports A220 aircraft under the recently finalized “C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership” (CSALP) agreement. “The CSALP partnership between Airbus, Bombardier and Investment Quebec is committed to bringing the world the very best aircraft in the 100- to 150-seat market, and JetBlue’s choice of the A220-300 shows that our team is producing a winner,” said Philippe Balducchi, Chief Executive Officer of CSALP. “We look forward to the A220 serving JetBlue and its customers well for many, many years.”
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AIR BOTSWANA SIGNS FOR TWO ATR 72-600S
ATR-600 series, like Air Botswana, will stand in a class of their own, both economically and in terms of passenger comfort.
VIETJET TO ORDER 50 MORE A321NEO
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frican airline Air Botswana today signed a firm order for two ATR 72600s. Having operated ATR -500 series aircraft since 1996, the Botswanan national flag carrier has been an ATR operator for more than 20 years and will now upgrade and restructure its fleet with the addition of the latest generation turboprop aircraft. The ATR -600 series is the market leader in the regional aviation segment with a 40% fuel burn advantage against its turboprop competitor. It is a proven route opener, having opened 150 routes in 2017 thanks to its versatility and operational efficiency. The aircraft will be configured with a 70-seat, dual class cabin, and deliveries are scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of this year. They are also equipped with the newest navigation aid tools. The airline currently operates a fleet of three ATR 42500s and one ATR 72-500. With this deal, the airline will start a progressive replacement of their former turboprop fleet, adding the newest standards of comfort. Agnes Tsholofelo Khunwana, CEO of Air Botswana, said: “ATR is very reliable and has served us very well for over 20 years. The aircraft are very efficient and generally have favourable economics. Acquiring the new generation ATR 72-600 in a dual class configuration would be our most customercentric development this year which I am confident, would greatly be embraced by our market.” Christian Scherer, Chief Executive Officer of ATR commented: “Air Botswana’s decision to upgrade their fleet with two ATR 72-600s makes perfect sense in the context of the African market. There are currently around 400 regional passenger aircraft flying in Africa. Many of them will soon need to be replaced to ensure the continuation of regional connectivity. Operators with the
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ietnamese carrier Vietjet has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Airbus for the purchase of an additional 50 A321neo single aisle aircraft. The agreement was announced at the Farnborough Air Show today by Vietjet Vice President Dinh Viet Phuong and Eric Schulz, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer. The latest agreement will see the carrier’s backlog of orders for the A320 Family rise to 129 aircraft, including 123 A321neo and 6 A321ceo. Vietjet will use the additional aircraft to meet growing demand for its services on both its domestic and international networks. Vietjet first took to the skies in 2011 and now operates an all-Airbus fleet currently comprising 59 A320 Family aircraft. The carrier’s route network already spans the whole of Vietnam and some 30 destinations across Asia. The A321neo is the latest and largest member of the best-selling Airbus single aisle family and is firmly established as the most popular aircraft in its size category, seating up to 240 passengers in a single class layout. It also offers the longest range in its category, flying up to 4,000 nautical miles non-stop or around nine hours flying time. Incorporating the latest engines, aerodynamic advances and cabin innovations, the A321neo offers a reduction in fuel consumption of at least 15 per cent per seat from day one and 20 per cent by 2020. To date, the A320 Family has won more than 14,200 orders and over 7,800 aircraft are currently in service with 330 operators worldwide. A321neo 2018 list price: US$129.5m.
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INDIA’S VISTARA TO ADD 50 AIRBUS A320NEO FAMILY AIRCRAFT TO FLEET
earlier MoU announced at last year’s Dubai Airshow. The firm order was signed during the Farnborough International Airshow by Rakan Al-Tuwaijri, Chief Executive Officer of Golden Falcon Aviation, and Eric Schulz, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer. Wataniya Airways resumed operations in July 2017 and currently operates a fleet of four A320 family aircraft serving destinations in the Middle East, Europe, Africa and Asia from its home base in Kuwait. The A320neo family aircraft will support the airline’s vision to become the fastest growing and leading airline in the country.
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ISTARA, the New Delhi-based carrier, has signed a letter of Intent (LoI) for 13 A320neo aircraft to add to its existing portfolio of 21 Airbus aeroplanes, reconfirming the appeal of the best-selling single aisle family. The full-service airline has also committed to an additional 37 A320neo Family aircraft from lessors. The combined agreements would add 50 A320neo Family to Vistara’s fleet. The engine selection for VISTARA’s latest firm order is Leap CFM. For VISTARA, the A320neo will be the first aircraft to fly regional international routes.
ATR FURTHER BOOSTS TRAINING CAPACITIES AS LATEST ATR 72600 FULL FLIGHT SIMULATOR IN TOULOUSE RECEIVES EASA CERTIFICATION
Featuring the widest single aisle cabin in the sky, the efficient A320neo Family incorporates the very latest technologies including new generation engines and Sharklets, which together deliver more than 15 percent fuel and CO2 savings from day one and 20 percent by 2020 as well as 50 percent noise reduction. With more than 6,100 orders received from over 100 customers, the A320neo Family has captured some 60 percent share of the market.
KUWAIT’S WATANIYA AIRWAYS TO ADD 25 A320NEO AIRCRAFT
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olden Falcon Aviation, the exclusive aircraft provider of Wataniya Airways, has confirmed an order for 25 Airbus A320neo family aircraft.The order follows an
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determined. Commenting on the announcement, Tom Anderson, Senior Vice-President Programs and Customer Services of ATR, said: “The entry into service of a new EASA-certified ATR 72-600 Full Flight Simulator showcases our commitment to providing easy access and flexible training solutions adhering to the highest standards. As regional traffic is expected to grow by 4.5% annually in the next 20 years, ATR is working hard to deliver solutions to one of the major challenges faced by our industry today: the increasing need for pilots.” ATR has five training centers based in Toulouse, Paris, Johannesburg, Singapore and Miami, and offers a unique range of pilot training courses including Type Rating, TRI Instructor Course, Multi Crew Coordination, Low Visibility Operations, modular PBN (Performance Based Navigation), upgrade to Captain etc. ATR also offers an integrated Cadet programme in partnership with Europe’s top aviation school ENAC. This two-year end-toend course aims at training high-end readyto-fly First Officers with Captain’s DNA, thereby offering a long-term solution to the pilot shortage. The first ATR-ENAC cadets will be ready to fly in October.
UNITED AIRLINES SIGN CONTRACT FOR 25 E175S
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nited Airlines announced at the 2018 Farnborough Airshow that they signed a firm order for 25 E175 jets in a 70-seat configuration. The contract has a value of USD 1.1 billion, based on current list prices, and will be included in Embraer’s 2018 thirdquarter backlog. Deliveries will begin in the second quarter of 2019. “We are thrilled that United is adding
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another 25 Embraer aircraft to the large existing fleet of almost 400 E-Jets and ERJ’s currently flying in the United Express network,” said Charlie Hillis, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, North America, Embraer Commercial Aviation. “The class-leading E175 platform is an aircraft that excels in the North American market due to its efficiency, comfort, and reliability. These new E175 aircraft will serve United and its passengers very well.” “The new E-175 aircraft will provide our customers with a superior product that offers the latest in onboard amenities and comfort,” said Gerry Laderman, United’s Senior Vice President of Finance and Acting Chief Financial Officer. “These aircraft will be a terrific addition to our fleet, and we are excited to begin taking delivery of the aircraft early next year.”
FLIGHT AIRLINE BUSINESS NAMES AJAY SINGH AS GLOBAL ‘LOWCOST’ LEADER
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he Airline Strategy Awards 2018 hosted by Flight Airline Business has awarded Ajay Singh, Chairman & Managing Director, SpiceJet, with the global ‘Low-Cost Leadership Award’. The Airline Strategy Awards recognises excellence in the aviation industry across the globe and acknowledges the crucial role that management talent plays in shaping its success and covers the key functions that make up a successful airline leadership team. The annual invitation-only event, which was held in London on Sunday, July 15, has six main categories which include --‘Executive Leadership’, ‘Sector Leadership’, ‘Finance’, ‘Marketing’ and ‘Network Strategy’ besides ‘Low-Cost Leadership’.
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“I am truly honoured to receive this prestigious award and I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the jury members for the honour. This award is a recognition of SpiceJet’s spectacular comeback and remarkable performance. Leading SpiceJet from a near shutdown to being one of finest airlines in India has been the best experience of my life. I share this recognition with each and every SpiceJetter who has worked relentlessly to script our incredible story that the world today speaks of with admiration and awe,” said Ajay Singh, CMD, SpiceJet. The Low-Cost Leadership award is an honour to commemorate excellence in helming a low-fare airline, maintaining a tight grip on costs, production integrity, market stimulation through low fares, taking innovative approaches to growing ancillary revenue streams and posting record profits. The 2018 jury, a panel of internationally acclaimed aviation experts, included Geoff Dixon former MD & CEO of Qantas, Ray Webster, former CEO of EasyJet, Montie Brewer former CEO , Air Canada, Michael Bell, Senior Client Partner and Leader of the Civil Aviation Practice at Korn Ferry International, Alex de Gunten, Business development officer of HEICO Aerospace Corp, Rigas Doganis, Advisor to governments and airlines on air transport policy and Chris Tarry, Founder of Independent Consultancy And Advisory Business CTAIRA. Max Kingsley-Jones, Executive Director Content at FlightGlobal and host of The Airline Strategy Awards, said, “The airline industry is enjoying a healthy existence right now in an era of sustained profitability and stability. But some airline management teams are still rising above their peers through clever strategies and innovative thinking.”
VIETJET SIGN AGREEMENT FOR 100 737 MAX AIRPLANES
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ietjet signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the 2018 Farnborough International for an additional 100 737 MAX airplanes. The agreement, which includes 80 737 MAX 10s and 20 737
MAX 8s, is valued at more than $12.7 billion at current list prices. The Vietnamese low-cost carrier will become the largest MAX 10 customer in Asia once the deal is completed. VietJet plans to leverage the added capacity of the MAX 10 to satisfy surging demand on highdense domestic routes, as well as on popular destinations throughout Asia. “We are excited to introduce Boeing’s newest 737 MAX 10 into our rapidly growing fleet. These new airplanes will fit perfectly into our growth strategy, providing the efficiency and range for VietJet to expand its route network and offer more international destinations for our customers and expand alliances across Asia Pacific, the fastest growing aviation market in the world,” said Madam Nguyễn Thị Phương Thảo, President and CEO of VietJet. As part of the agreement, Boeing would partner with VietJet to enhance technical and engineering expertise and the training of pilots and technicians in Vietnam, helping to further develop the commercial aviation ecosystem in the growing country. Boeing will also support VietJet in improving management capabilities at the airline and in the country. VietJet is Vietnam’s first privately-owned airline and is also the first low-cost carrier in the country. The airline is in the midst of bolstering its world-class fleet with highly efficient and capable airplanes that will allow for expansion of its regional network. In 2016, VietJet finalized an order for 100 highcapacity 737 MAX 8 airplanes, which set the mark for the largest-ever single commercial airplane purchase in Vietnam aviation. “We are honored to deepen our strong partnership with VietJet as they become our newest 737 MAX 10 customer. Today’s agreement for a repeat order from VietJet validates the best-in-class capabilities of the 737 MAX family of airplanes,” said Kevin McAllister, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “With this agreement, we take another major step in growing our partnership with VietJet, one that continues to contribute to the trade relationship between Vietnam and the United States. This agreement also grows Boeing’s presence and partnerships across Asia Pacific, developing win-win partnerships in a region with tremendous development potential.”
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The deal will be reflected on Boeing’s Orders and Deliveries website once it is finalized.
INDONESIA’S TRANSNUSA EXPANDING ITS ATR FLEET
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ransNusa plans to double its fleet of ATR 72-600s this year so it can launch new domestic air services. The airline will be doubling its domestic route network to around 30 destinations from 16 thanks to the addition of these aircraft, says TransNusa managing director Bayu Sutanto. Some of the new routes will be in Kalimantan, he adds. The three ATR aircraft on lease will increase TransNusa’s ATR fleet to seven from four. The airline presently has three ATR 72600s and one ATR 42. TransNusa also has two BAE 146 and one Fokker 70 aircraft, but these aircraft will be phased out. “ATR aircraft have proven to be very popular with passengers,” says Bayu. The -600 model are fitted with ATR’s award-winning Armonia cabin, designed by renowned Italian designer Giugiaro. The Armonia cabin has won awards for its ergonomic design, innovation and comfort. Some of the new features of this cabin include larger overhead bins for carry-on luggage, new lighting systems and lighter, more ergonomic seats for better passenger comfort. Bayu says: “ATR aircraft are also important to our operation, because ATR aircraft can land and take off from runways that jet aircraft are unable to access.” ATR aircraft are also reliable to operate, which in turn has helped TransNusa to develop a strong reputation in the market for punctuality, he says. “In the first six months of this year – January to June - we were number one
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for on-time performance according to the Indonesia Directorate of Civil Aviation. Our on-time performance averaged 91%,” says Bayu. “Punctuality is important to airline passengers,” he says, adding that it means the airline can also increase aircraft utilization. Bayu says: “TransNusa’s outstanding on-time performance is a team effort. It has come about because everyone within the airline are working together as a team. These results are testimony to the good team work between: flight operations, flight despatch, network planning, crew management, ground handling, maintenance and engineering.” ATR sales director, Lim Kian Hui, says: “ATR aircraft have the lowest operating costs and excellent short field performance. The ATR turboprop aircraft perfectly suits the Indonesian market. TransNusa has successfully utilised this product advantage to steadily expand its air services network.”
reach an altitude of 52 kilometers, halfway to the border of space, while attaining a top speed of about 3050 km/h, two and a half times the speed of sound. Comparatively, Concorde top speed was 2 179 km/h. While many other test flights are planned before VSS Unity can enter service, Richard Branson expects to see the plane operational by the end of 2018, according to Bloomberg. “Before the end of the year I hope to be sitting in a Virgin Galactic spaceship, going to space,” said the entrepreneur. The flights will be priced at $250,000 per person. Scotland and Italy already signed up to become spaceports for the plane.
FIRST ULTRA LONG RANGE A350 XWB ROLLS OUT OF PAINTSHOP
He adds: “We are confident TransNusa will rapidly increase its ATR fleet size to meet the increasing demand for air travel generated from Indonesia’s growing economy.”
VIRGIN GALACTIC’S UNITY SPACE PLANE BREAKS NEW SPEED RECORD
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irgin Galactic tested the suborbital rocket plane VSS Unity for the third time on July 26, 2018, above the Mojave Desert of California, in the United States. This time, the plane reached the mesosphere. After its carrier VMS Eve, developed by Scaled Composites, dropped it at an altitude of 14km, VSS Unity fired off its rocket engine for about 42 seconds. The plane managed to
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he first Ultra Long Range Airbus A350 XWB to be delivered to launch customer Singapore Airlines has rolled out of the paint shop in the carrier’s distinctive livery. Now at an advanced stage of production, the aircraft will undergo further testing before being delivered to the airline in the coming months. Singapore Airlines has ordered seven A350-900 Ultra Long Range aircraft, and all of them are in various stages of assembly. The first aircraft to have flown has successfully completed its flight test programme, which focused on the redesigned fuel system. It is now being fitted with its cabin. The airline will operate the aircraft on non-stop services from Singapore to the U.S. This includes flights between Singapore and New York, which will be the world’s longest commercial service, as well as on routes to Los Angeles and San Francisco. The Ultra Long Range A350-900 is the latest variant of the best-selling A350 XWB Family, and will have an extended range of
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up to 9,700 nautical miles. This has been achieved by a modified fuel system, which increases the aircraft’s fuel carrying capacity by 24,000 litres without the need for additional fuel tanks. With a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of 280 tonnes, the Ultra Long Range A350 is capable of flying over 20 hours non-stop, combining the highest levels of passenger and crew comfort with unbeatable economics for such distances. The A350 XWB is an all new family of widebody long-haul airliners shaping the future of air travel. The A350 XWB features the latest aerodynamic design, carbon fibre fuselage and wings, plus new fuel-efficient Rolls-Royce engines. Together, these latest technologies translate into unrivalled levels of operational efficiency, with a 25 percent reduction in fuel burn and emissions, and significantly lower maintenance costs. The A350 XWB features Airspace by Airbus cabin, offering absolute well-being on board with the quietest twin-aisle cabin and new air systems.
AIRBUS LAUNCHES AB INITIO PILOT CADET TRAINING PROGRAMME
Airbus will leverage its EASA-based programme to offer an innovative, high-quality and cost-effective ab initio training. Airbus customers will be able to delegate pilot screening activities and to recruit competent pilots trained to global harmonised standards. Cadets will benefit from a complete and fully integrated Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) programme built upon Airbus’ high standards and worldwide experience in pilot training. The Airbus Pilot Cadet Training Programme aims to equip cadets with the skills and mindset required to become an “operationally-ready pilot”. Thanks to Airbus’ introduction of competency-based training throughout the entire curriculum, the programme focuses on the all-important development of the key pilot competencies. Global standards set by the Airbus Flight Training reference will ensure a harmonised, high quality training. Airbus also provides a bridge course from local licence to EASA licence, allowing cadets to enlarge their scope of future employers while ensuring the same high standards from a harmonised training curriculum. The programme will be open to young people over 18 years old who have graduated from high school. Candidates will undergo screening tests online and on-site. The first batch of Airbus cadets is expected to start training in January 2019, graduating in July 2020. Similar partnerships are planned across the globe over the coming years. Airbus has been offering training courses since its creation some 50 years ago and has always taken a comprehensive and innovative approach via its unique cockpit commonality concept and the regular introduction of the latest technologies or learning concepts (e.g. learning by doing).
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Airbus tripled its training locations worldwide in the last few years. With an extensive and growing global network, Airbus has created a complete flight training package, allowing its customers to benefit from its training expertise closer to their home base, ensuring a wider range of competent candidates make it to the cockpit.
BEL REGISTERS 23% GROWTH IN TURNOVER DURING Q1 2018-19
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avratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has achieved a Net Turnover of Rs.2077.84 Cr, during the 1st quarter of FY 2018-19, registering a growth of about 23%, over the Net Turnover of Rs. 1694.55 Cr recorded in the corresponding period of the previous year. Profit Before Tax (PBT) during the 1st quarter of FY 2018-19 stood at Rs. 250.21 Cr, registering a growth of about 40% over the Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs. 179.27 Cr recorded in the corresponding period of the previous year. Profit After Tax (PAT) during the 1st quarter of FY 2018-19 stood at Rs. 179.73 Cr, registering a growth of about 43% over the Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 125.32 Cr recorded in the corresponding period of the previous year. The order book position of the company as on 1st July, 2018, stood at Rs.41645 Cr.
BOMBARDIER NAMES DOUG CAI PRESIDENT, BOMBARDIER AEROSPACE, CHINA
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ffective September 1, 2018, Doug Cai is appointed President, Bombardier Aerospace, China. In this newly created position, based in Shanghai, Cai will work closely with Bombardier’s aerospace units to accelerate commercial and business aircraft sales and drive other business development opportunities across China in support of Bombardier’s growth strategy. Cai brings more than 20 years of aerospace and industrial experience to Bombardier. Most recently, he served as President, China for the Pratt & Whitney division of United Technologies.
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Monarch Unveils Plans For £2 Million Component Center
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.K.-based MRO Monarch Aircraft Engineeringwill open a new component maintenance center in Northampton in September 2018. Investing approximately £2 million ($2.6 million), Monarch says the facility’s East Midlands location is located mid-way between its two base maintenance facilities in Birmingham, located around 50 miles west, and Luton which is situated around 35 miles south east. Monarch says the Northampton site will also be within four hours’ drive of most of its domestic line stations, which include locations at London Gatwick, East Midlands and Manchester across a network which provides airframe services on Airbus, Boeing, Embraer and Bombardier aircraft types. The site will hold multiple capabilities, which according to Monarch, will include composite repairs for interior and exterior
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parts, welding services including techniques such as flame spraying, machining, cadmium plating, bearing removals and installations on components such as V2500 engine mounts, heat treatment, material proof testing facilities and repairs and calibration services, among others. Headed up by Monarch’s head of maintenance Lee Burgess, 20 people will work at the components center with 10 of those roles being newly created jobs. Chris Dare, managing director of Monarch Aircraft Engineering, says the new facility will support the growth of the service provider, which has operated independently since October 2017 following the collapse of its Monarch Airlines parent company. “Our new Northampton facility will enable us to more effectively and efficiently support our burgeoning line and base maintenance facilities across the UK,” Dare said in a statement released July 23. “This multi-million-pound investment in new facilities, equipment and, most importantly, skilled engineering talent, is an integral part of our long-term growth plan and will play a vital role in our success in the years ahead,” he added.
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Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 gets ticket to fly as first production engines arrive in Toulouse
The Trent 7000, the latest member of the successful Rolls-Royce Trent engine family, is the exclusive powerplant for the A330neo which enters service later this year. The aircraft has been a star attraction at this year’s Farnborough Airshow, where it is made its first appearance. Chris Cholerton, Rolls-Royce President – Civil Aerospace, said: “This is another great milestone in a period of unprecedented activity for us. Certifying and delivering the Trent 7000 engine further strengthens our position on the latest generation of aircraft and I would like to thank everyone at EASA and Airbus, as well as my own Rolls-Royce colleagues, who have worked so closely to get to this point. We now look forward to supporting Airbus and TAP Air Portugal as they prepare for the aircraft to enter into service later this year.” The Trent 7000 brings together more than 50 million flying hours of experience from the Trent 700, which powers the original version of the A330. It combines architecture from the Trent 1000 TEN – the latest version of the Trent 1000 engine – and the latest technology from the Trent XWB.
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he Rolls-Royce Trent 7000, which powers Airbus’s latest aircraft, the A330neo, has today received its ‘ticket to fly’ from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), with the first production engines also delivered to the Airbus facility in Toulouse, France.
The Trent 7000 is the fourth Rolls-Royce engine to receive formal certification in just 12 months, following in the footsteps of the Trent 1000 TEN, Trent XWB-97, and Pearl 15. The certificate was presented to Rolls-Royce by Trevor Woods, Certification Director, EASA, at Farnborough International Airshow.
Pattonair to open Bangalore facility, selected for Access India Programme
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attonair, a leading global supply chain provider to the aerospace industry, has been selected as one of the first group of UK companies to participate in the Access India Programme (AIP). Sponsored by the Government of India, the program is the first of its kind to facilitate investments and market entry by small- and medium-scale companies in the UK into India.
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The 68-72,000lb thrust Trent 7000 will deliver a step change in performance and economics compared to the Trent 700. Benefitting from a bypass ratio double that of its predecessor, the Trent 7000 will improve specific fuel consumption by ten per cent, and will significantly reduce noise.
As the latest stage in Pattonair’s global expansion, the Derby, UKheadquartered company is establishing a wholly owned subsidiary and support facility in Bangalore, scheduled to become operational by January 2019. Pattonair’s strategy is to support customers where they operate, which speeds up supply and allows it to tailor services to each customer’s specific needs and performance goals. Pattonair has serviced UTC in India since 2014 supplying C class parts to UTC’s Actuation Systems and Sensors & Integrated Systems (SIS) sites in Bangalore for major programs such as the 787, A350 and A320neo. Bangalore is the hub of India’s rapidly growing civil and military aerospace industry, which has attracted major companies including Airbus, RollsRoyce and UTC. India boasts the world’s third-largest aircraft order book of over 1,000 aircraft, after the USA and China.
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ST Engineering Aerospace Adds Parts To Japan Airlines Support
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apan Airlines extended the maintenance work that it contracts to ST Engineering Aerospace by signing a Boeing 737-800 component services agreement. Under the terms of its Maintenance-By-The-Hour (MBH) program, the Singapore-based aftermarket specialist will provide component repairs for the narrowbodies, which should bring benefits including better maintenance cost optimization and cost control, says Atsushi Maeda, executive procurement officer of
Japan Airlines. ST Engineering Aerospace says the agreement covers a “wide range” of parts across ATA chapters 21 to 78. A company spokesperson told Aviation Week that the component maintenance work will be carried out across various locations: “The repairs will be performed largely through our network of repair partners in Singapore and overseas which include not only our own facilities, but also that of OEMs and OEM-approved repair
facilities,” they said. ST Engineering Aerospace, which has provided a variety of airframe and componentsservices for Japan Airlines aircraft since the 1990s, says more than 600 aircraft are tied to MBH contracts spread across operators in Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Middle East. In Asia-Pacific, where ST Engineering Aerospace says it has more than 10 aircraft operators under MBH agreements, component repairs are anticipated to comprise the biggest share of MRO spend on the 737-800 aircraft over the next 10 years.
U.S. Start-up Airline Orders 60 A220 Aircraft, Powered Exclusively by Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Engines
of understanding by a startup airline to be based in the United States. The first aircraft is scheduled to be delivered in 2021. "It is an exciting time as we begin to build our fleet in 2021," said David Neeleman, chief executive officer of the startup airline. "We look forward to the fuel savings, environmental benefits and passenger friendliness of the GTF-powered A220 aircraft." "Pratt & Whitney is incredibly excited to be one of the first to work alongside David Neeleman in helping to build this airline," said Rick Deurloo, senior vice president of sales, marketing and customer support at Pratt & Whitney. "We are proud to share the latest game-changing technology and benefits of the GTF."
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announces that the Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine will power
up to 60 Airbus A220 aircraft ordered under a memorandum
To date, the GTF-powered A220 fleet has flown more than 150,000 engine flight hours with three operators, traveling to 145 destinations. The GTF engines for the A220 continue to meet performance benefits including up to 20 percent lower fuel consumption, 50 percent reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions to CAEP/6, and 75 percent reduction in noise footprint.
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Rolls-Royce Developing Robotics For Engine Maintenance
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olls-Royce demonstrated an exciting vision of how robotics could be used to revolutionise the future of engine maintenance. Bringing another element of its IntelligentEngine vision to life, RollsRoyce teamed up with academics from the University of Nottingham and Harvard University to discuss and demonstrate a wide range of potential future technologies at the Farnborough Airshow, from ‘snake’ robots that work their way through the engine like an endoscope, to miniature, collaborative ‘swarm’ robots that crawl through the insides of an engine. The IntelligentEngine vision, first introduced by Rolls-Royce at the Singapore Airshow earlier this year, describes a world where product and service have become so closely connected that they are inseparable. This vision drives activity across a range of fields, including robotics, with a particular focus on digital technologies. The robotic technologies displayed today each represent an opportunity to improve the way engine maintenance is delivered, for example by speeding up inspection processes or by removing the need to take an engine off an aircraft in order to perform maintenance work. This has the potential to offer significant benefits for customers by reducing the cost of engine maintenance,
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increasing the availability of an engine and ensuring any maintenance required is completed as quickly as possible. The technologies on display were at varying levels of maturity, and included: • SWARM robots – a set of collaborative, miniature robots, each around 10mm in diameter which would be deposited in the centre of an engine via a ‘snake’ robot and would then perform a visual inspection of hard to reach areas by crawling through the engine. These robots would carry small cameras that provide a live video feed back to the operator allowing them to complete a rapid visual inspection of the engine without having to remove it from the aircraft. This project is a partnership between Rolls-Royce, Harvard University and University of Nottingham. • INSPECT robots – a network of ‘periscopes’ permanently embedded within the engine, enabling it to inspect itself using the periscope cameras to spot and report any maintenance requirements. These pencil-sized robots are thermally protected from the extreme heat generated within an engine and the visual data they create would be used alongside the millions of data points already generated by today’s engines as
• Remote boreblending robots – teams from Rolls-Royce and the University of Nottingham have worked together to develop a robotic boreblending machine that can be remotely controlled by specialist engineers. In practice this means that complicated maintenance tasks, such as repairing damaged compressor blades using lasers to grind parts, could be completed by non-expert ‘local’ teams who would simply install the tool in the engine and then hand control of it over to a dedicated expert back in Rolls-Royce’s Aircraft Availability Centre who would then direct its work remotely. This removes the need for specialist teams to travel to the location of an aircraft needing maintenance, vastly reducing the time required to return it to service. • FLARE – a pair of ‘snake’ robots which are flexible enough to travel through an engine, like an endoscope, before collaborating to carrying out patch repairs to damaged thermal barrier coatings. This project is a partnership between Rolls-Royce, University of Nottingham and Metallisation. Speaking at the event, Richard Goodhead, Rolls-Royce, Senior Vice President – Marketing, said: “The advancements we are making in robotics are a great example of us bringing our IntelligentEngine vision to life. By exploring how we might use the rapid progress we are seeing in fields such as digital and robotics, we are ensuring that Rolls-Royce will continue to lead the way in service innovation, offering the very best value for our customers.” Dr James Kell, Rolls-Royce, On-Wing Technology Specialist, added: “While some of these technologies, such as the SWARM robots, are still a long way from becoming an everyday reality, others, such as the remote boreblending robot, are already being tested and will begin to be introduced over the next few years. We have a great network of partners who support our work in this field and it is clear that this is an area with the potential to revolutionise how we think about engine maintenance. “
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Pilot crunch to hit airline industry hard Asia Pacific to face the worst
globally to match the recordhigh aircraft delivery rate and account for pilot attrition," is what the report read out. Apart from the 255,000 new first line officers, more than 175,000 first line officers will be promoted as captains. According to CAE, North America seemingly has the highest number of older pilots, chiefly because of the fact that the recruitment phase was called off twice, one in 1980 and another in 1990 when the network carriers underwent merging and consolidation. The study also threw focus on U.S. regional airlines that already faces issues like pilot shortage
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n all probability, the global airline industry is on the verge of facing a major crunch in number of trained pilots, in years to come. Reportedly, the alarming study was released by the Canadian firm CAE in Paris Show recently where it was told that the global aviation workforce will be facing a shortfall of 255,000 pilots by the onset of 2027, owing to retirement and solemn industry growth. CAE also came up with interesting figures for global commercial fleet to grow by 12,000 to 37,000 at least which again calls for more than 44,000 trained and active pilots when need be. Interesting to note that, at the time of releasing the survey figures, the total number of active pilots stood at 290,000. "Asia-Pacific will see the strongest growth in pilot demand as the region's fleet of in-service aircraft is projected to significantly increase in size. The Americas will experience the most pilot retirements. Airlines and their training partners will need to produce an average of 70 new type-rated pilots per day
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following the regulations of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that demanded a good number of 1500 of flight hours to witness before one can come forward as a professionally trained airplane pilot.
percent and three percent of its flights from its scheduled takeoffs last year, striking figure across all carriers. “There is no cash crunch, but there is a shortage of pilots. With our four planes, we can operate 40 daily flights but because of the shortage of pilots, we are doing only 22 flights. We are recruiting 18 foreign pilots and we are also providing command training to our first officers,” said Vishok Mansingh, CEO of TruJet.
Also, in the United States, one can witness how pilots taking pay cuts during the bankruptcy of carriers more than a decade ago are now actually receiving high raises following big contracts as airline industry is making strong profits across major fronts. To add up to that the surge in costing of employees along with fuel expenses reeling heavy upon finances is more than enough to upset the whole scenario as oil prices continue to shorten profit margins across all quarters. Airlines opine that the ticket fare has not been able to match up with the rising costs, thus adding to the distress even more."These cost pressures are not about to stop imminently," International Air Transport Association (IATA) chief economist Brian Pearce commented while addressing to the media in Sydney recently. "It's the symptom of a wider issue. If we look at developed economies, unemployment in the OECD has fallen to lows and we are starting to get wage pressures, of which pilot shortages are a symptom in our industry," he said while speaking to the airline bosses, among whom many have expressed their concern for the crunch at the annual meeting of IATA. The very economic framework of the entire airline industry rests on impending costs which in turn is the decisive factor for all round revenue boost. Having said that any airline in the 150 plus seats category are generally looked upon as the finest example to bring together the efficiency and
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In another instance, Zoom Air went ahead with cancellation of their flights owing to lack of navigation aid and limited operational hours. Koustav Dhar, CEO, Zoom Air, is in total agreement how the crunch of pilots has contributed to the slowing of the expansion plan for airline industry. Speaking to the media on the issue earlier this year, he said “We have three CRJ 200LR planes and have been able to utilize only two of them fully because of the shortage. We have 20 pilots now and are adding 16 additional captains by the end of the month.
yield patterns. “Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Even though every facet of the industry has excelled over the past years, we are now warming up for the next period of higher costs, with pressures on yields likely to continue unabated. Profits are eroding and gains wiped out with rising costs”, said John Slattery, President & CEO, Embraer Commercial Aviation. The newer lineup challenge for the segment threates the very paradigm how smaller built aircrafts are having high Cask. Currently, the seat costing approach stands at a crucial economical juncture as narrow body aircraft accounts for nearly 20 percent of the trip cost. In the 150 seat segment, it does
bespeak sustainability in close quarters.E jets are the ones that are most potent form of market leadership. On the other hand, the situation in Asia Pacific region was called as extreme as roughly 85000 active pilots in the area aren’t enough to handle operations chiefly due to rapid economic growth, especially in countries like India and China. The stress signals are potent and all over the place. Major airlines have been left out with no option but to call off their flights or reschedule them in the wake of restrained flow of cash and vendor payments coming in late. TruJet, a regional operator based out of Hyderabad in India reportedly called off seven
If one turns back to 2017, there has been a growth of more than 17 percent in the domestic air traffic and have surpassed 100 million. Further, it is estimated to top by at least fifteen to twenty percent in 2018 alone as new aircrafts are being inducted following the central governments connectivity project on a regional basis in India. A certain percentage of the airline industry is demanding for reservation of 25 percent airport slots for only regional connectivity to flourish. However, on the government side, it still remains debatable whether one will witness any policy that is equitable and befitting to both airlines and airports.
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Cyber threat Aviation’s biggest challenge to combat
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ne of the most pressing issues that continue to baffle aviation industry is nothing other than cyber security. Undoubtedly, it is the most elevated risk factor that one can possibly mull over. What’s even more fearful is how today’s cyber adversaries are increasingly persistent, technologically ahead and equally skillful compared to what they were even five years ago. Airlines, they rely heavily on software to ensure smooth operation across communication systems. With cyber threats lurking almost every day, aviation stakeholders are constantly working to up cyber security standards ensuring safe travel for customers onboard. Here’s an insight into what
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makes cyber security a matter of paramount concern or global aviation. Aircraft systems are constantly making use of digital technology to connect to ground services as they live monitor every single move of the aircraft. As a large number of airports roll out their system to permit and facilitate airspace flexibility, the presence of a large number of users across platforms connected readily transforms access points as mega entry points for cyber threats. Speaking on the same line, Vice President of Transportation and Support Services, Bob Delorge made an interesting statement that holds vitality and truth all the way. According to Bob, cyber threats cannot be predicted at large
and even if one does so, they are most of the times invisible. However, they are constantly evolving and so it’s never a wise call for any individual to take for granted their connected life as absolute bliss. For instance, Wi-Fi is one such thing which is readily offered in an aircraft as it offers a gateway to entertainment and communication platform for customers. Moreover, it also facilitates airlines when need to get in touch with their patrons in order to capitalize on the services rendered. Having said all that, Wi-Fi on a plane is only far from being called secure. In other words, any such activity done online using the airlines network is open to hacking. It is to be remembered at all costs that a single fault on the part of the airlines can bring
about serious defamation for the carrier. This might lead to grounding of flights followed by cancellation, which in turn hits customer confidence real hard. Take for instance the 2017 Delta Airlines outage which lasted for only a mere five hours only to cause $150 million loss surmounting from a total of 2000 flight cancellations. That’s not all; the vulnerability of airlines in the face of a cyber attack has been demonstrated in the past as well, several times. Homeland Security hacked their way into a commercial plane that was parked as a part of a drill. In another story, the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) had no other way but to shut down the all Alaska operations owing to a PC virus being spread to traffic control systems already. Among all other vulnerabilities, the Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS), which happen to be an air to ground digital communication network seems to sustain the most of the threat. Being within an unencrypted message transmission system, it sure does lack security. Any cyber threats which have been able to penetrate ACARS result in fault flight updates, fake messages and inaccurate weather information transmitted between the ground control and the aircraft itself. Moreover, some of the aircrafts include ACARS which is all the way connected towards the Flight Management System which I turn is responsible for navigational routes, details of the airfield as well as the databases. Once you have these things linked good, they affect the flight plans in an efficient manner. However, they stand at more exposed quarters to carry the risk owing to unauthorized parties looking to access data from all points. Although, there seems to be an existence of
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an encryption standard for ACARS, it’s far from being adopted constantly. As such the encryption is important because it encodes any information, so as to allow an authorized party in order to access the information. ACARS across all major flights should make it a habit of implementing such encryption standards, in order to block any kind of cyber threats and accordingly work is way to prevent critical information pertaining to navigation being fabricated at the hands of hackers. Rightly put forward by Delorge, in a cyber domain, there is usually architecture that exists across multiple levels. That is what makes it so critical for the aviation industry to come together and work their way in securing threats and identifying risks at the very onset.
implement the necessary actions after such dents are being discovered. Raytheon is already in the process of developing a system with early warning signs which can work their way towards notifying pilots in a time when digital systems are at the verge of being compromised. It works its way towards scanning communication system as it transmits data between aircraft and ground control. Any such anomaly after being detected triggers a response to contain the very threat and quarantine the same in order to stop it from spreading across other systems. Additionally, databases that are owned by stakeholders at large are required to be distributed
across multiple locations acting as effective backups. Such a step ensures that any catastrophic event shall not compromise any data and would accordingly allow for contingency plans to succeed. In other words, such a measure promises efficient and fast data recovery from malwares and other failures. Apart from aircraft control systems, the supply chain is also exposed to a range of cyber risks. There are times when manufacturers choose to outsource their production to different countries in order to reduce the cost of production and ensure fast delivery. In such cases, the systems belonging o multiple stakeholders are usually
interconnected and hence they are exposed to risks at large disrupting the very fabric of the setup. One such instance is 3D printing where the parts have already fund its way to be used I aircraft owing to their strength and vitality when compared with traditional components. Now, since 3D printing is all the way digital, foul play can occur by simply deleting the very firmware, theft of designs and fabrication or modification of printing process in order to weaken the final product. Prompt identification of threat and implementation of trigger responses is the key towards accessing the very damage that one single attack can deliver.
These days you have networks that are widely interconnected and shared frequently. Hence, aviation systems have to be created keeping in mind the fear of intrusion and failures. Stakeholders ought to play an important role in here to use their ability in indentifying intrusions and accordingly
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Another successful
Falcon 9 launch for SpaceX S
paceX successfully launched another Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, US, on July 25, 2018. This time, the launcher carried 10 next-generation Iridium communication satellites that were all deployed around the Earth. It is the seventh satellite launch for Elon Musk’s company, which puts the number of satellites currently in orbit at 75. This time, not only did SpaceX recover its booster, but also attempted catching the multi-million payload fairing in a giant net installed on their high-speed boat, named “Mr. Steven”. However, the boat failed to approach the descending fairing fast enough to catch it. Overall, the mission has been hailed a success.
First ground test of Safran’s hybrid electric propulsion system
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afran has passed a major milestone in its hybrid electric propulsion roadmap with the first ground test of a distributed propulsion system. The test run took place at a Safran Helicopter Engines test facility near Pau-Pyrenees Airport, in France. In a distributed hybrid electric propulsion system for aircraft, a turbo-generator (a gas turbine driving an electrical generator) is coupled to a bank of batteries. This system powers multiple electric motors turning propellers to provide propulsion. The power is efficiently distributed by a new-generation power management system, and the motors are controlled by a fully-integrated smart power electronics assembly.
of our partnership with Bell concerning ‘mobility on demand’, this latest milestone clearly reflects Safran’s determination to invest in the development of hybrid electric propulsion systems, which will be the foundation of future propulsion solutions,” said Stéphane Cueille, Senior Executive Vice President for R&T and Innovation at Safran. Jean-Baptiste Jarin, Safran Helicopter Engines Vice President, Hybrid Propulsion
System Program, added: “This test marks a major step forward in demonstrating our ability to offer hybrid propulsive solutions for tomorrow’s aircraft. We are on track to meet our goal of testing a more powerful system in the near future.” Hybrid propulsion systems should contribute to the emergence of new VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) and STOL (short takeoff and landing) aircraft, by enhancing their flight capabilities and expanding their range of missions. Safran’s hybrid electric propulsion roadmap is focused on bringing these technologies to the market by 2025.
Several operating modes were tested and validated during this first series of tests, with the electric motors powered only by batteries or by a combination of batteries and turbo-generator. The system generated 100 kW of electrical power. The demonstration was conducted by Safran Helicopter Engines, Safran Electrical & Power and Safran Power Units, in conjunction with Safran Tech, the Group’s research & technology center. It was carried out according to Safran’s roadmap for the development of hybrid propulsion solutions. “Following the recent announcement
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Airbus appoints
Airbus India, focusing on ‘Make in India’ initiatives aimed at enhancing the company’s industrial footprint.
new head for its
helicopters business in India A
irbus has appointed Ashish Saraf as Head of the helicopter division of Airbus India to lead its initiatives across the civil, defence and parapublic rotorcraft markets. Saraf, whose appointment is effective July 1, 2018, is based in New Delhi; he takes over from Xavier Hay who leaves India after six years to take over new responsibilities.
Saraf joins Airbus Helicopters at a time when the company is competing on several military helicopter projects that would reinforce and enhance the local aerospace and defence industrial ecosystem. Airbus Helicopters is a market leader in the Indian civil and parapublic market with close to 100 helicopters in operation today, and it is
helping to develop new market segments such as Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) and heli-tourism in the country. Since 2015, Saraf had been serving as Vice President – Industry Development, Strategic Partnerships and Offsets at
Indian Air Force Participates
for the First Time in Exercise Pitch Black – 18 with Royal Australian
Air Force A
n Indian Air Force contingent comprising of four Su-30 MKI, 01 X C-130 and 01 X C-17 aircraft, landed at Darwin Air Force Base, Australia. This is the first time that an IAF contingent is participating in a multinational air exercise in Australia with Royal Australian Air Force. This exercise involves over 100 aircraft from around
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the globe and will provide a unique opportunity to the airwarriors to operate in a dynamic warlike environment. As a part of Commonwealth countries, India and Australia have always enjoyed amicable bilateral relations. Air Forces of both the countries have participated in the Second World War. The contribution
of these nations has been well documented and acknowledged by the historians. Su-30 MKI aircraft flew across the ocean to once again demonstrate our strategic reach and professionalism. As part of military diplomacy and reassuring our neighbours of our commitment to regional peace and security, while en-route to
Before joining Airbus, Saraf was the India Head of the Tata Sikorsky joint venture and led Sikorsky’s industrialisation and strategic partnerships. His experience spans offsets, industrial relations, greenfield start-up development and strategic partnerships; he started his career with Dassault Systems and Deloitte Consulting; he is an alumnus of the Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Pune and the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Nagpur.
Australia, IAF engaged with the Indonesian and Malaysian Air Forces. After the success of recently concluded Exercise Gaganshakti2018, IAF engagement with Indonesian and Malayasian Air Forces and participation in the Exercise Pitch Black-18 in Australia, IAF will once again showcase it’s capability to be an effective net security provider in the region. Navigating across the ocean, precise air to air engagement with tanker aircraft and ability to operate over the international airspace reaffirms that the Indian Air Force would always play the cutting edge of our nation’s military capability.
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Successful Test Firing of Brahmos to Validate Service Life Extension
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rahMos, the supersonic cruise missile was successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Balasore, Odisha. The test-firing conducted from a Mobile Autonomous Launcher was part of service life extension programme for Indian Army under extreme weather condition. The precision strike missile followed the designated trajectory and the key components functioned perfectly. BrahMos has proved
again all-weather capability flying in sea-state 7 with waves as high as 9 meters. DRDO's range capability to operate in the most severe weather condition has also been validated at ITR Balasore. Senior Army officials and scientists from DRDO and BrahMos witnessed the trial. BrahMos is a joint venture between DRDO of India and NPOM of Russia. BrahMos missile has established itself as a major force multiplier in modern-day complex battlefields with its impeccable land-attack, anti-ship capabilities with multi-role and multi-platform abilities. RakshaMantri Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman has congratulated team DRDO, BrahMos and Indian Army for the successful test firing.
Airbus completes the integration of Cheops satellite A
irbus has completed the integration of Cheops (CHaracterising ExOPlanet Satellite), the European Space Agency’s (ESA) first small mission satellite that will carry out an exciting scientific mission, to define the properties of the planets orbiting nearby stars. Cheops will study these planets using a Ritchey-Chrétien Telescope supplied by the University of Bern, in Switzerland. It was integrated last month at Airbus’ Madrid-Barajas site on the already-finished platform. Following successful integration the spacecraft will be sent to France, Switzerland and The Netherlands for a
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comprehensive test campaign on 9 July. The campaign will include a complete set of functional and environmental tests to ensure that the spacecraft is fit for launch. The satellite will then return to Madrid for final functional tests and a final inspection before it is shipped to Kourou, French Guiana, for launch. The satellite, which is implemented as a partnership between ESA and Switzerland, is on track for launch by the end of the year on a Soyuz rocket from Kourou. The Cheops mission will analyse, for at least three and a half years, the transit of exoplanets as they pass in front of their stars. It will operate from a Sun-synchronous orbit, at an altitude between 650 and 800 km.
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UAE Space Agency Signs Letter of Intent with NASA T
he UAE Space Agency has signed a Letter of Intent with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), that covers cooperation in the peaceful exploration of outer space and the UAE’s recently launched astronaut program. The document was signed by H.E. Dr. Mohammed Al Ahbabi, Director General of the UAE Space Agency, and James Jim Bridenstine, NASA Administrator. Several officials and representatives from the two sides were also present for the signing ceremony at the biannual air show. The signing comes as the national space sector enters a new phase of activities, with the UAE Astronaut Program having recently announced the selection of nine candidates who will undergo a period of assessment and training. Following the selection of the final team of astronauts, the first Emirati astronaut is scheduled to launch and arrive at the International Space Station in April 2019. Speaking at Farnborough, H.E. Dr. Mohammed Al Ahbabi, Director General of the UAE Space Agency, said: “This agreement strengthens our ongoing mutual collaboration, and contributes to the strategic objectives of the UAE Space Agency. The formation of close partnerships with leading space agencies and organizations around the world continues to contribute to the strengthening of our international standing within the global space sector.” “This agreement is particularly important due to NASA’s widereaching expertise in manned space missions. NASA has a record
Sabine Klauke appointed Head of Engineering for Airbus Defence and Space
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irbus Defence and Space has appointed Sabine
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Klauke, 44, Head of Engineering and a member of its Executive
number of successful manned spaceflights that have brought significant contributions to humankind’s development, and our agreement with NASA will enhance our national capabilities in this advanced field,” added H.E. Al Ahbabi. A high-level delegation from the UAE Space Agency participated in the Farnborough International Airshow and met with senior leaders from the global space sector. The Agency also took part in the Space Zone exhibition, during which Agency officials observed and discussed the latest industry developments with counterparts from other international organizations.
Committee as of 1 July 2018. In her new role, she reports to Airbus Defence and Space Chief Executive Officer Dirk Hoke. Previously, Sabine Klauke was Head of Customer Services Programmes within Airbus. She succeeds Grazia Vittadini, who was recently appointed Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Airbus. “Sabine has extensive engineering and operational expertise. Together with her broad view of our business, she is a great asset to our team and I am looking forward to working with her in her new role,” said Dirk Hoke. “She is the right person to press on with the integration of our engineering activities, a process of key importance for our Division which her predecessor Grazia Vittadini had successfully initiated.”
Sabine Klauke joined Airbus in 2002. Over the last 16 years she held various management and executive positions in the commercial aircraft business of the Company, linked to different programmes such as the A380, A350 XWB, A330 and A340. Among others, she was responsible for the improvement of all Airbus Product Development Processes as well as innovation projects for modular industrial design. Klauke has a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Technology (TU) in Dresden and the École Nationale Supérieure d’Ingénieurs en Mécanique Énergétique (ENSI) de Valenciennes. She also holds a PhD from the TU of Dresden.
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DHL Express Announce Purchase of 14 Boeing 777 Freighters
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oeing and DHL announced that the leading international express carrier has placed an order and commitment for 14 Boeing 777 Freighters, and purchase rights for 7 additional freighters. The $4.7 billion order agreement, at current list prices, was unveiled at the opening of the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow. A portion of the order was previously unidentified on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries website. When the full order is finalized, it will also appear on the website. "We are delighted to announce the acquisition of 14 new 777 Freighters as we renew part of our long-haul fleet with this best-in-class fuel efficient freighter type that will make a significant step towards DHL's
zero emissions target by 2050," said Charlie Dobbie, Executive President of Global Network Operations & Aviation.
will double the size of DHL's global 777 fleet, allowing more markets and customers to benefit from the uniquely capable aircraft.
DHL was the first express operator in 2009 to introduce the 777 to perform longhaul time critical services. The aircraft type has proven to be the most reliable large freighter connecting the major markets across the globe, bolstering service quality for DHL's express customers. The new order
"The 777 Freighter is an airplane perfectly suited to DHL's needs, offering an outstanding payload capability, with incredible range to service its extensive intercontinental network and unmatched reliability," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President & CEO Kevin McAllister.
First BelugaXL successfully completes maiden flight
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he first of five BelugaXL aircraft to fly has landed at Toulouse-Blagnac, France at 14:41 hrs local time after successfully completing its first flight lasting four hours and 11 minutes.
The crew in the cockpit on board this flight comprised: Captain Christophe Cail, Co-Pilot Bernardo Saez-Benito Hernandez and Test-Flight Engineer Jean Michel Pin. Meanwhile, monitoring the aircraft systems and performance in real-time at the flight-test-engineer’s (FTE) station were Laurent Lapierre and Philippe Foucault. Following the first flight, the BelugaXL will undergo some 600 hours of flight test over 10 months to achieve Type Certification and entry into service later in 2019. The BelugaXL programme was launched in November 2014 to address Airbus’ transport capacity requirements in view of the A350 XWB ramp-up and Single-Aisle production rate increases. Five aircraft will be built between 2019 and 2023 to gradually replace the five BelugaST. The aircraft will operate from 11 destinations as Airbus’ method of transporting large aircraft components. Based on an A330-200 Freighter, the BelugaXL is powered by Rolls Royce Trent 700 engines. The lowered cockpit, the cargo bay structure and the rear-end and tail were newly developed jointly with suppliers, giving the aircraft its distinctive look.
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Volga Dnepr to buy 34 Boeing freighter aircraft
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ussian airline conglomerate Volga-Dnepr Group and U.K.-based affiliate Cargo Logic Holding signed a massive agreement with Boeing, which included a letter of intent to order twenty-nine 777Fs and firm-ordered five 747-8 Fs. The deal is valued at approximately US$2 billion. Alexey Isaykin, president of Volga-Dnepr Group and chairman of Cargo Logic Holding said the move will “open new market opportunities” with the 777F and stated that the company also plans to partner with Boeing to develop new freighter solutions, such as the production 767F, or converted cargo jets like the 737-800 Boeing-converted freighter, according to a statement from Boeing. The addition of the long-range 777s, the world’s longest-range twin-engine cargo jet, would be a change of pace for the Volga-Dnepr Group, which currently has a fleet comprised mainly of four-engine freighters. In a recent report, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said that May 2018 marked the fourth month in a row that airfreight capacity growth exceeded demand growth, but that doesn’t seem to be slowing carriers down from bolstering their fleets. Boeing said its freighter demand grew by 10 percent last year, which it tallies at more than 100 orders. As part of the agreement, Boeing Global Services said it will provide Volga-Dnepr Group’s subsidiary, AirBridgeCargo Airlines, with a crewpairing solution to optimize the efficiency of the airline’s 300-crew-member operation.
Volga-Dnepr moves world’s largest engine, 777X developments continue
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ussia-based outsize and heavylift specialist VolgaDnepr Airlines transported the “world’s largest engine,” General Electric’s GE9X, from Victorville, California to Ohio
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one of its An-124-100Fs. The GE9X engine, designed specifically for the Boeing 777X, has been in California for flight testing since last November, in anticipation of its delivery to
customers like Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar in 2020. The aircraft appeals to airlines with an emphasis on cargo, due to its larger belly capacity as compared to its predecessor.
This movement of the massive engine required two years of preparation by GE’s engineers and Volga-Dnepr’s load planning specialists – necessitating a custom loading platform and tailored procedures to handle the engine, which has a diameter equal to that of a 737 aircraft, the carrier said. Volga-Dnepr and GE began their relationship in 1992 with the first airlift of GE90 engines to Boeing. Axel Kaldschmidt, global director of aerospace at the Volga-Dnepr Group added that its partnership with GE “has been further enhanced by the implementation of VolgaDnepr’s strategy to establish an operating base in Houston,” in conjunction with its continued role as a partner of aerospace industry clients, which Kaldschmidt says “gives the airline the ability to work within arm’s reach of our customers.”
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Swiss WorldCargo obtains CEIVPharma certification
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urich-based carrier Swiss WorldCargo, the air cargo division of Swiss International Airlines, has gained its CEIVPharma certification this week, assuring that all segments of its supply chain network, operating in more than 84 countries, meet the strict temperature-control standards set by IATA. The carrier, while small, has carved out a niche in the sector of transporting pharmaceuticals internationally out of Western Europe. In 2016, it introduced “quality corridors”– or dedicated pharma traffic lanes – in partnership with cargo handler Cargologic, and food and gateways services provider Singapore Airport Terminal Services Ltd. (SATS). The consortium launched the service with a SingaporeZurich route. Swiss WorldCargo is also recognized as compliant with the Good Distribution Practices (GDP) standards by government
authority Swissmedic – which issues GDP certificates to Switzerland-based companies. The merits of IATA’s pharma certificate have often been compared to the GDP’s standards. There are major players on both sides of the fence – GDP-compliant companies including Panalpina, dnata, Cargolux Airlines and Emirates SkyCargo – along with Delta Cargo, Cathay Pacific, All Nippon Airways and Hactl, which hold CEIV-pharma certifications. While many pharma-centric companies opt for one or the other, some diversify their portfolios with a combination of the two frameworks, like Swiss WorldCargo.
Global freighter fleet will hit 2,722 in 2037, Airbus predicts
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he worldwide freighter aircraft fleet is predicted to reach 2,722 in 2037, with Asia and North America leading the way, Airbus predicts in its Global Market Forecast 2018-2037. In its Global Market Forecast 2018-2037, Airbus predicts that the freighter aircraft fleet will increase from 1,650 at the start of 2018 to 2,722 in 2037. Of these new aircraft, Airbus says 826 will be new deliveries, 1,560 will be converted freighters and 336 will be remaining aircraft already in use today. Most of the aircraft will be
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in North America, which Airbus predicts will be home to 1,080 followed by Asia with 802 by 2037.
Industry leaders have their own opinions on the debate – Nathan de Valck, cargo manager at major pharma-hub Brussels Airport has said that GDP standards are a good foundation, but that there is “no real checklist,” associated with the framework. IATA’s CEIV standards, on the other hand, “actually take GDP standards and translate them to actionable items for our industry,” he said. Looking forward, Swiss WorldCargo said it will continue to develop its “pharma road map to improve its footprint in the important and growing segment of pharmaceuticals and life sciences.”
Chief commercial officer, Eric Schulz says: “There is a growing trend to use aircraft across a broader range of operations, with today’s more capable aircraft blurring the boundaries between market segments.
These realities made us develop a new segmentation with Small, Medium, Large and Extra-Large categories, reflecting more closely the way airlines operate aircraft.”
Elsewhere, Airbus says Africa will have 107 freighters by 2037, the CIS will have 93, Europe will have 405, Latin America will have 99 and the Middle East will have 136. Airbus is predicting that 37,390 new aircraft will be needed over the next 20 years valued at $5.8 trillion, with 26,540 needed for growth and 10,850 required to replace older units.
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Qatar Airways Finalize Order for Five 777 Freighters
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oeing and Qatar Airways finalized an order for five 777 Freighters at the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow. The deal, valued at $1.7 billion at current list prices, was announced as a commitment in April. The announcement was attended by the State of Qatar's Minister of Finance and Qatar Airways Chairman, His Excellency Ali Shareef Al Emadi. "I am delighted to be further enhancing our cargo fleet and adding five Boeing 777 Freighter aircraft," said Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker. "In the past 15 years, Qatar Airways Cargo has grown steadily and globally, becoming the third largest in the world. We could not have achieved this success without our resilient relationship with Boeing." Qatar Airways, one of the world's top cargo carriers, operates a fleet of 13 777 Freighters and two 747-8 Freighters. With this latest order, the airline is set to grow its Boeing Freighter fleet to more than 20 jets. "We are proud that Qatar Airways recognizes the value of the 777 Freighter and continues to invest in this aircraft to serve its expanding freight operations," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President & CEO Kevin McAllister. "We continue to see a resurgence in the air cargo market and we are confident that Boeing's industry-leading freighter family is well positioned to meet our customers' requirements."
GECAS Announce Agreement for 35 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters
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E Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) announced that they have reached an agreement for 35 additional 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters at the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow. The deal, which includes 20 firm orders and an option for 15 more, would take GECAS' 737-800BCF order book from 15 to 50 and enable GECAS to serve the growing express air cargo market. "This order and future commitment with Boeing reflects the confidence GECAS has in the 737-800BCF to replace and grow the narrow body freighter market," said Richard Greener, senior vice president and manager GECAS Cargo Aircraft Group, adding, "With total firm and option aircraft commitments now at fifty 737-800BCFs, GECAS will commit nearly $1.5 billion worth of 737-800s with conversions to the narrow body freighter sector." The commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of General Electric is the launch customer of the new 737-800BCF. It took delivery of the first converted jet in April and leased it to a Swedish cargo carrier. "The 737-800BCF is a great example of how Boeing's Global Services' business can extend the life of an airplane with new technology and help operators reduce their operating costs," said Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing for The Boeing Company. "We are delighted that GECAS intends to commit to a big repeat order for the airplane. We look forward to finalizing this deal and adding to their world-class portfolio." This agreement, which is subject to GECAS board approval, would take the total commitments for the 737-800BCF program to 80 from more than half a dozen customers.
Panalpina opens Singapore logistics centre
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analpina has opened its new purpose build logistics centre in Singapore, located on Pioneer View, covering an area of 3.5 football pitches. The facility is constructed over six floors and offering 25,800 m2 of usable warehouse space, of which the majority is already rented out to customers. Speaking at the official opening of the facility, chief executive officer Stefan Karlen explained that Singapore is very important to Panalpina and 96 of its top 100 global customers have a base in Singapore. He says: “Singapore is a very important consolidation hub for ocean and air freight. The nation-state is investing in the expansion of its ports, and a third runway is under construction at Changi Airport. “Against this backdrop, Panalpina plans to offer air and ocean freight services including value-added logistics services to companies, particularly in the energy, healthcare, high tech, manufacturing, consumer and retail, as well as fashion industries.”
Panalpina plans to test and use new technologies in Singapore including the Internet of Things, augmented reality and various automation systems. The new facility could also run 3D printers on behalf of customers, potentially making it a hub for distributed manufacturing in the future. Karlen, who has once based in Singapore, took time to meet and chat with Panalpina’s front-line staff, as well as with attending dignitaries, including the Swiss ambassador to Singapore, Fabrice Filliez.
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InterGlobe Aviation Limited ("IndiGo"), Level 2, Tower C, Global Business Park, MG Road
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Female Indian nationals, with Indian Passport, between 18 to 27 Years of age. Educational Qualification : Passed 10+2 examination, from a recognized Board or University. Communication : Fluency and clarity of speech in English and Hindi. Height : Minimum of 155 cms, with proportionate weight, as per BMI. Appearance : Clear skin, positive body language and well groomed. No visible scars or tattoos.
REQUIREMENTS • • •
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Please wear a Half-sleeve Shirt and a knee length well fitted Skirt with black Stocking. Candidate must carry, a passport size photograph, 10th and 12th Mark Sheets from a recognised Board or University, Photocopy of Pan Card or Passport. Carry a copy of your updated resume.
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AVIATION JOBS
CITY
INTERVIEW DATE
TIME (HRS)
VENUE
Gurgaon (Head Office)
01-Aug-18
09am - 11am
SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon.
Chandigarh
01-Aug-18
09am - 01pm
Hotel Aroma Complex, Himalaya Marg, Sector 22-C, Chandigarh
Gurgaon (Head Office)
03-Aug-18
09am - 11am
SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon.
Mumbai
03-Aug-18
10am - 02pm
The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group, Sahar Airport Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400059
Gurgaon (Head Office)
06-Aug-18
09am - 11am
SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon.
Delhi
06-Aug-18
10am - 02pm
Essex Farms 4,Aurobindo Marg, Near IIT Flyover, New Delhi.
Gurgaon (Head Office)
08-Aug-18
09am - 11am
SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon.
Jaipur
8-Aug-18
10am - 02pm
Marriott Ashram Marg, Near Jawahar Circle, Jaipur 302015
Gurgaon (Head Office)
10-Aug-18
09am - 11am
SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon.
Kolkata
10-Aug-18
10am - 02pm
Hotel Novotel and Residencies, CF – 11, Action Area 1C, New Town, Rajarhat, Kolkata - 700 156
Gurgaon (Head Office)
13-Aug-18
09am - 11am
SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon.
Delhi
13-Aug-18
10am - 02pm
Essex Farms 4,Aurobindo Marg, Near IIT Flyover, New Delhi.
Gurgaon (Head Office)
17-Aug-18
09am - 11am
SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon.
Goa
17-Aug-18
10am - 02pm
Country Inn & Suites, Plot No:31, EDC Patto Plaza, Panjim, Goa. 403001.
Gurgaon (Head Office)
20-Aug-18
09am - 11am
SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon.
Delhi
20-Aug-18
10am - 02pm
Essex Farms 4,Aurobindo Marg, Near IIT Flyover, New Delhi.
Gurgaon (Head Office)
24-Aug-18
09am - 11am
SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon.
Kolkata
24-Aug-18
10am - 02pm
Hotel Novotel and Residencies, CF – 11, Action Area 1C, New Town, Rajarhat, Kolkata
Gurgaon (Head Office)
27-Aug-18
09am - 11am
SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon.
Delhi
27-Aug-18
10am - 02pm
Essex Farms 4,Aurobindo Marg, Near IIT Flyover, New Delhi.
Gurgaon (Head Office)
29-Aug-18
09am - 11am
SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon.
Hyderabad
29-Aug-18
10am - 02pm
Radisson Hitec City, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana - 500032
Gurgaon (Head Office)
31-Aug-18
09am - 11am
SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon.
Mumbai
31-Aug-18
10am - 02pm
The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group, Sahar Airport Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400059
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