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Quantum Leaps: Winners of Airbus and BMW Group’s Quantum Computing Challenge Unveiled

Source: Airbus Airbus and BMW Group have pushed quantum computing forward another step to leverage its significant potential for future mobility solutions. At Q2B, the companies have unveiled the winners of the Quantum Computing Challenge, an international initiative to identify and mature quantum solutions for the most promising mobility applications. Quantum computing has the potential to impact various industries by speeding up our responses to an array of computational challenges, from optimising supply chains and manufacturing processes to improving vehicle and aircraft engineering. Quantum-inspired algorithms, already able to run today on classical high-performance computers, can be used to impact the design of the next generation of mobility solutions and give us a glimpse of the significant impact real quantum algorithms [...]

2024-12-11T14:17:18+02:00December 11th, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Fostering Vision, Collaboration, and Customer-Centricity at the ATR Conference

Source: ATR Last week, ATR brought together a large portion of the regional aviation value chain in Toulouse for a series of events that gathered our operators, suppliers, and lessors from all over the world, with the aim of sharing insights, sparking ideas, and strengthening connections that will shape the future of aviation. The ATR Conference was a unique opportunity to delve deep into concrete solutions to our current challenges and ensure that we all strive for the same goal: running profitable operations to keep tickets affordable for those who want, need, and deserve to fly, thereby offering vital connectivity across the globe. Over the past days, together we: tackled some of the most critical opportunities and challenges facing the [...]

2024-12-10T11:11:23+02:00December 10th, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Carmen-Maja Rex to succeed Thierry Baril as Airbus Chief Human Resources Officer

Source: Airbus Airbus SE announces the appointment of Carmen-Maja Rex as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective 1 April 2025. In this role, she will be a member of the Executive Committee and report to Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury. Carmen-Maja Rex is currently Human Resources Group Director at Heidelberg Materials, one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions. After nearly 22 years with Airbus, the last 12 of which as Chief Human Resources Officer and member of the Airbus Executive Committee, Thierry Baril will leave the Company later in 2025, after having ensured a smooth transition with his successor. “The bold transformation that Airbus will now undertake to meet its current and future challenges requires a skilled, [...]

2024-12-06T16:54:35+02:00December 6th, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Airbus Orders and Deliveries November 2024

Source: Airbus Check out our order and delivery summary in the table below (numbers valid at the end of November 2024). November 2024 deliveries: 84 deliveries to 42 customers November 2024 gross orders: 30 2024 deliveries to date: 643 deliveries to 82 customers Single-Aisle A300/A310 A330 A340 A350 A380 Total Total orders 19898 816 1850* 377 1345 251 24537 Total deliveries 12152 816 1616* 377 628 251 15840 Aircraft in operation 11241 259 1469* 193 627 223 14012 *excludes 2 A330-900 delivered to AIR BELGIUM via AIRBUS FINANCIAL SERVICES

2024-12-06T17:10:21+02:00December 6th, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Navigating the Skies of Accessibility

Source: ATR Celebrated every year on December 3rd, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities is an opportunity for us all to champion significant and necessary changes in our communities to advance the wellbeing of individuals of all abilities. As an aircraft manufacturer, we play a vital role in shaping the travel experience of our customers’ passengers. As a responsible business and world leader in regional aviation, we embrace our responsibility of pioneering a welcoming and accessible environment for every traveler. Onboard Wheelchair and Ramp Access: To ensure a smooth boarding process, ATR aircraft can accommodate onboard wheelchairs and offer the option for a ramp to facilitate entry, making boarding convenient for passengers with mobility challenges. Audioback®: Our commitment to [...]

2024-12-04T13:42:09+02:00December 4th, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|

CommuteAir signs Part Exchange Plus Program contract with Embraer for inventory management and repair services

Source: Embraer CommuteAir and Embraer have expanded their cooperation by entering into a contract for the Exchange Plus Program to support CommuteAir’s E-Jet fleet. Through the program, CommuteAir will be able to access tailored inventory management and repair services from Embraer’s worldwide supply chain. “CommuteAir is excited to build on its existing partnership with Embraer for our ERJ145 aircraft to now include parts inventory and repair support for our E-Jet aircraft,” said Lon Ziegler, CommuteAir’s Vice President of Technical Operations. “Embraer will help ensure we have a ready supply of parts to support our charter operations using the 76-seat E170 aircraft.” “We are very pleased to partner with CommuteAir to offer the Exchange Plus Program for supporting its E-Jet operation. [...]

2024-12-02T08:01:53+02:00December 2nd, 2024|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

ATR Enlarges Upgrades Solutions with Latest Edition of External Change Catalogue

Source: ATR ATR is excited to announce the release of the 5th issue of the External Change Catalogue, presenting 12 new developments and offering operators a comprehensive suite of solutions tailored to enhance the efficiency, comfort, and operational capabilities of their ATR aircraft.   Each solution is designed and fully supported by our network of specialised External Design Organisation partners, carefully selected based on their demonstrated expertise and authorisation to certify solutions through relevant regulatory authorities.  These upgrades aim to enhance operational efficiency, reduce maintenance costs, and sustain regulatory compliance.  For each solution installed, the STC supplements are systematically available for consultation in ATR Tech Data portals (ATRnavX and e-flight ops Doc).  The release of this 5th edition of the [...]

2024-11-21T13:51:38+02:00November 21st, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Embraer Aircraft Maintenance Services received Aviation Week Network’s Laureate Award

Source: Embraer The award recognizes the extraordinary achievements of individuals and teams in the aviation industry Embraer Aircraft Maintenance Services will be recognized for shortening airframe check times and improving the quality of the product delivered by going paperless Embraer Aircraft Maintenance Services (EAMS) has been honored with an Aviation Week Network Laureate Award in the MRO category. The award recognizes Embraer’s heavy maintenance facilities for shortening airframe check times by transitioning to a paperless system during a period of high demand and full hangars. As part of this initiative, more than 500 digital devices were distributed to technicians for daily operations. The award ceremony will take place at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC, on March 6, 2025. [...]

2024-11-21T13:41:59+02:00November 21st, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Boeing Elects Tim Buckley to Board of Directors

Source: Boeing Buckley to join Finance and Governance & Public Policy committees The Boeing Company Board of Directors today announced that it has elected Tim Buckley as its newest member, effective January 1, 2025. Buckley will serve on the Finance and Governance & Public Policy committees. Buckley, 55, previously served as Chair and CEO of The Vanguard Group, where he successfully led one of the largest investment management firms in the world, with nearly $10 trillion in assets under management. "Tim is a renowned, trusted leader who brings the voice of the investor and a track record of business success to our Board," said Boeing Board Chair Steve Mollenkopf. "Tim's familiarity with the broad investor community, expertise managing complex business [...]

2024-11-18T12:16:58+02:00November 18th, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Gulfstream G700 Exceeds 65 City-Pair Speed Records

Source: Gulfstream Demonstrated Performance Drives Continued Interest Around the World Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has announced the ultralarge-cabin Gulfstream G700 recently exceeded 65 city-pair speed records. The latest record-breaking flights include a trip from Savannah to Honolulu using a blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and traveling 4,090 nautical miles/7,574 kilometers in 8 hours and 52 mins at an average speed of Mach 0.90. The aircraft also set a speed record traveling 6,507 nm/12,051 km from Los Angeles to Sydney in just 14 hours and 26 minutes. “Gulfstream continues to see remarkable interest in the G700 around the world, and we are pleased to take it directly to our customers to showcase the extensive capabilities this industry-leading aircraft has to offer,” [...]

2024-11-18T12:26:38+02:00November 18th, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|