The congress committee on transport and infrastructure delivered its report "Design, development and certification of the Boeing 737MAX" on September 16, 2020. It clearly mentions that Boeing and the FAA share the responsibility for the development and final certification of a dangerous aircraft.
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The Thales Reality H flight simulator for the brand new H160 helicopter from Airbus Helicopters has just passed a major milestone with the certification of its FFS (Full Flight Simulator) level D qualification by the DGAC. Equipped with high definition 4K imagery with a wide field of view, the simulator brings even more realism and sensations to the training exercises.
EASA has completed the Boeing 737 MAX test flight campaign. The results will be analyzed ahead of the JOEB or Joint Operations Assessment Board, to be held in London-Gatwick next week.
Launched on September 14, the JOEB Joint Operations Assessment Committee meeting is a major step towards the return to service of the Boeing 737 MAX, which will need to pass other key milestones.
The Reality H® simulator from Thales has been installed at the Helisim centre in Marignane.
Boeing has decided to end its transaction to acquire Embraer's commercial aircraft activities. The Brazilian manufacturer announces that it will use all possible means to obtain damages.
The Air France-KLM Group is obliged to gradually reduce its flight activity very significantly
“Airlines are in crisis. The collapse in demand is unprecedented. And airlines are struggling to match capacity to the fast-changing situation."
During the presentation of Spirit AeroSystems’ results, Tom Gentile, President and CEO, announced an agreement with Boeing. Production of the 737 MAX fuselages will be resumed in March and 216 will be manufactured in 2020.
FL Technics acquires the Italian company Flash Line Maintenance and adds 15 line stations to its network.
In 2020, CFMI will produce ten Leap-1B engines per week, with the possibility of readjustment at Boeing request. Returning to normal could take some time, according to Philippe Petitcolin, CEO of Safran.
Key players from the European aviation industry met in Oslo to set the framework for a unique program that will transform Norwegian air transportation and serve as a learning ground for sustainable aviation on a regional scale.
The Doha-based company’s first shareholding investment in IAG equity was in 2015, with a stake up to 9.99%.
Collins Aerospace and Lufthansa Technik announced a licensing agreement for nacelle MRO services on A320neo aircraft.
Chinese aviation authorities have granted type certification for Ansat light multipurpose helicopter. Russian Helicopters will start deliveries to China in accordance with a contract previously concluded.
Groupe ADP signs an agreement to acquire 49% of the Indian group GMR Airports who has seven airports in portfolio including those of New Delhi, Hyderabad, Goa, Nagpur and Boghapuram.
Unable to have its Boeing 737 MAX still grounded, the Indian carrier SpiceJet hired two Airbus A320s from the Bulgarian airline BH Air.
Bombardier announced its strategic decision to focus on business aviation selling the transportation division to Alstom. This will accelerate deleveraging but only in part since its debt amounts to $9.3 billion.
The Airbus A330-800 receives joint EASA and FAA type certification at the end of a program including 132 missions and 370 flight hours.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation launch a global MRO Blockchain Alliance with several key industry partners to trace, track and record aircraft parts.
The Trump administration is increasing the additional duty rate imposed on aircraft imported from the EU to 15% from 10%, effective March 18, 2020
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) assesses the impact of the coronavirus on international air transport at a shortfall of $4 to 5 billion related to a reduction of 16 to 20 million passengers compared to what airlines had projected for the first quarter 2020 following suspensions and reductions in flights to and from China.
This projection, over the next twenty years, represents more than a third of that concerning the world market for air services valued at 4.9 trillion dollars.
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During the Singapore Airshow 2020, Korean Air as well as Tigerair Taiwan announced agreements with Pratt & Whitney to equip their 50 Airbus A321neo and 15 A320neo aircraft, respectively, with GTF engines. Both airlines also discuss maintenance services agreements.
On February 3, the four airlines have confirmed their joint venture for Europe, the United Kingdom and North America services, whose combined annual revenues are estimated $13 billion.
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Safran has broaden its Health Monitoring service for helicopters’ engines. Air Center Helicopters becomes the first North American operator to subscribe to the Premium service.
The aircraft leasing company NAC finalized an order for 20 A220s. The order counted in Airbus’ 2019 order-book.
In order to minimize any risk of contamination from the coronavirus, airlines have suspended or reduced their flights to China. Here the list of 25 carriers who have announced measures over varying durations.
Airbus Helicopters concludes this edition of the Heli-Expo 2020 show with a total of 38 sales announced during the two main days of the show.
In an attempt to curb the speed of spread of the virus, several carriers have already announced the suspension of all their flights to China, until further notice or temporarily.
CFM International will support the LEAP-1A engines that power the Jazeera Airways’ fleet of Airbus A320neo aircraft and provide spare engines.
The low cost airline decides to order a new batch of Pratt & Whitney GTF engines to equip 166 Airbus A320neo. In the end, no less than 276 medium-haul aircraft will be powered by GTF.
The Hong Kong-based leasing aircraft company CALC orders 40 Airbus A321neo aircraft and converts a previous order for 15 A320neos into A321neos.
Lufthansa and Swiss customers can now “buy” neutral climate fuels when booking their flights. Following this first step, additional airlines could implement this concept, such as Air France-KLM.
Boeing has just announced to its customers and suppliers that the 737 MAX would not return to service before mid-2020. This postpones both return to service and deliveries of aircraft stored for the fall.
Meeting in Dublin, the plane lessors are worried about the risks of sales and leasing of the Boeing 737 MAX at rock-bottom prices.
Whilst the grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX continues, the Russian Irkut MC-21-300 and Chinese Comac C919 medium-haul aircraft are methodically continuing their flight test programs.
The BelugaXL made its first operational flight on January 9. It is the first of six to enter into service by the end of 2023.
easyJet extends its contract with Safran Landing Systems for the MRO of the landing gear of its fleet of Airbus A320.
On January 6, Spirit Airlines finalized its order for 100 Airbus A320neo family aircraft. Still is to be determined whether Airbus registered the contract in 2019.
A Boeing 737-800 belonging to the airline Ukraine International crashed shortly after taking off from Tehran airport, according to Iranian media reporting technical issues.
Bombardier's Global 5500 and Global 6500 business jets have received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification. Their Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 engine has been certified too.
MNG Jet filed a criminal complaint concerning the illegal use of its jet charter services in relation to Carlos Ghosn’s escape from Japan.
Aston Martin and Airbus Corporate Helicopters join their teams for a project. Their first creation will be unveiled on January 3, 2020.
An ASD Communication study shows the crucial place of the aeronautical and defense industry in Europe.
Air France-KLM transforms into a firm contract its commitment on 60 Airbus A220s powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1500G. The aircraft will be operated by Air France, which selected the largest version, the A220-300.
China Southern has signed a long-term contract for the provision of component support for its twenty newly acquired aircraft.
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