Engineering, MRO & Leasing
Boeing unveils 777X in a scaled down event
Boeing was set to unveil its latest airliner, the Boeing 777X to a hail of fanfare and publicity yesterdat but the recent events regarding the Boeing 737 Max led to …
Engineering, MRO & Leasing
Engineering, MRO & Leasing
The Kent-based company that’s helping airlines go paperless
Going paperless is a good thing, having a digital audit trail not only makes it easy to trace things but using no paper is great for the environment so meet …
Engineering, MRO & Leasing
Cardiff Aviation suspends Managing Director & hires restructuring expert
St Athan-based aircraft maintenance company, Cardiff Aviation Ltd, has suspended Managing Director Martyn Anderson and terminated his appointment as a director. The company didn’t comment on the exact reasons but …
Engineering, MRO & Leasing
The A380 is dead, its official
Airbus has formally announced it cease production of the Airbus A380 superjumbo after the biggest operator slashed its order for the aircraft. As reported yesterday, Emirates (EK/UAE) was in talks …
Engineering, MRO & Leasing
Where to see the Beluga XL’s first UK visit
The Beluga XL, Airbus’ latest special transporter aircraft is to make its first visit to the UK today as it heads from Tolouse to the wing factory at Airbus Broughton …
Engineering, MRO & Leasing
A380 life support to end after Airlines cancel orders
Airbus is expected to officially cancel the Airbus A380 project as early as tomorrow after a run of cancellations for the superjumbo. Qantas recently cancelled an order for 8 aircraft …
Engineering, MRO & Leasing
Plans to get Concorde nose drooping again
Work is underway at Aerospace Bristol to get the nose of Concorde “Alpha Foxtrot” dropping again, reviving one of Concorde’s most iconic features. The hydraulic nose drooping system is a …
Engineering, MRO & Leasing
A330neo gets ‘beyond 180 minutes’ ETOPS certification
The Airbus A330-900neo has been granted ‘beyond 180 minutes’ ETOPS certification by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) clearing the way for operators of the type to use it on …
Engineering, MRO & Leasing
Strong growth for Airbus Helicopters in 2018
There was strong growth for Airbus Helicopters in 2018 as the company saw orders for 413 aircraft across the year, up 18% on 2017 and delivered 356 aircraft. The figures …
Engineering, MRO & Leasing
Airbus delivers record year despite hold ups
European airframer Airbus has delivered more aircraft in 2018 than ever before despite problems with engines causing delays to deliveries on its A320neo family. The Toulouse based company delivered 800 …