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Embraer establishes an agreement with Toyota to maximize efficiency in its production system

Source: Embraer Embraer signed an agreement with Toyota do Brasil in order to embrace Toyota Production System (TPS) principles and concepts in its industrial operations. The initiative aims to eliminate waste, obtain operational efficiency, and increase value generation for stakeholders. During the first phase of this joint work, a team of TPS specialists from Toyota do Brasil will immerse themselves in Embraer’s daily work to evaluate and suggest improvements for the company’s main manufacturing area at the Ozires Silva Unit, located in São José dos Campos, São Paulo. “Bringing Toyota to execute this work reinforces Embraer’s commitment to focus on business excellence and sustainable growth,” said Francisco Gomes Neto, CEO of Embraer. “It will be an excellent opportunity to exchange [...]

2022-07-05T17:56:47+03:00July 5th, 2022|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Airbus Protect: a new global player for cybersecurity, safety and sustainability services

Source: Airbus  Airbus Protect, a new Airbus subsidiary bringing together the Company’s expertise in cybersecurity, safety and sustainability-related services, is officially established. The aim of this new entity is to provide a unique global service offering to protect Airbus company-wide and meet the needs of external authorities and commercial customers, including in the field of critical infrastructures. The new organisation brings together more than 1,200 experts based in France, Germany, the UK, Spain and Belgium who will grow Airbus’ capabilities and leverage synergies to further develop its expertise in these key areas. “We are proud to see Airbus Protect go live today to support Airbus’ ambition to develop an integrated offering in this critical business area,” said Thierry Racaud, Airbus [...]

2022-07-01T15:51:19+03:00July 1st, 2022|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Pratt & Whitney and Embraer Complete 100% SAF Flight Testing of GTF-powered E195-E2 Aircraft

Source: Pratt & Whitney Pratt & Whitney and Embraer have successfully tested a GTF-powered E195-E2 aircraft on 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The test, with one engine running on 100% SAF, validated that GTF engines and the E-Jets E2 family can fly on both engines with blends of up to 100% SAF without any compromise to safety or performance. The aircraft completed two days of ground tests at Fort Lauderdale International Airport, culminating in a 70-minute flight test at Vero Beach Regional Airport in Florida. "The E2 is already the most efficient single aisle aircraft flying today, saving up to 25% CO2 emissions compared to previous generation aircraft. This reduction in emissions can be increased up to an impressive 85% with [...]

2022-06-30T15:46:04+03:00June 30th, 2022|MANUFACTURERS, News, SUPPLIERS|

Boeing Releases 2022 Sustainability Report, Maps Sustainable Aerospace Progress

Source: Boeing Report further defines sustainability goals, adds key metrics to transparently measure progress Boeing today released its annual Sustainability Report, which further defines the company's sustainability goals and includes key metrics to measure progress of core enterprise priorities. This includes employee safety and well-being; global aerospace safety; equity, diversity and inclusion; sustainable operations; innovation and clean technologies; and community engagement. In addition, the report highlights the company's 2021 sustainability achievements, its sustainable vision for the future of flight, and environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts in alignment with global sustainability standards. "We are honored to release our second sustainability report that builds on Boeing's family of reports already released this year and shares how our collective ESG efforts are [...]

2022-06-29T17:58:08+03:00June 29th, 2022|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Airbus and Munich Airport International expand their partnership to develop Advanced Air Mobility solutions globally

Source: Airbus Airbus and Munich Airport International have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at ILA Berlin Air Show to start marketing turnkey solutions to cities and regions interested in developing advanced air mobility (AAM) ecosystems globally. Airbus is developing CityAirbus NextGen, its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, along with key support and services offerings around it, while Munich Airport is offering ground infrastructure services and solutions. "Munich Airport International is already collaborating with Airbus on the Air Mobility Initiative recently launched in Munich - now we are expanding that partnership globally to support select cities and regions around the world," said Ivonne Kuger, Executive VP Corporate Development MAI. "As Europe's first 5-star airport Munich Airport has always been [...]

2022-06-27T11:18:32+03:00June 27th, 2022|AIRPORTS, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Airbus and Linde to cooperate on hydrogen infrastructure for airports

Source: Airbus Airbus and Linde, a leading global industrial gases and engineering company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work on the development of hydrogen infrastructure at airports worldwide. The agreement follows a cooperation agreement signed in Singapore in February and covers collaboration on global supply chains for hydrogen, from production to airport storage, including the integration of refuelling into normal ground handling operations. Both companies will define and launch pilot projects at several airports from early 2023 onwards. In addition, Airbus and Linde will analyse the potential of Power-to-Liquid fuels - a type of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) made from the synthetically produced liquid hydrocarbon through the conversion of renewable electricity. "We are advancing well with hydrogen [...]

2022-06-24T13:05:57+03:00June 24th, 2022|AIRPORTS, MANUFACTURERS, News, SUPPLIERS|

Boeing Signs on for Aireon Space-Based ADS-B Data Services

Source: Boeing Aireon, the world's leading provider of space-based automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) services, will deliver its flight data stream to Boeing [NYSE: BA]. Boeing will use the stream to expand its advanced data analytics capabilities in its effort to further strengthen commercial air travel safety. Aireon will provide historical aircraft data and near real-time aircraft event data via its AireonINSIGHTS product for select Boeing airplane programs. As part of its implementation of an enterprise Safety Management System (SMS), Boeing will integrate the ADS-B data into its safety analytics tools. Recognized worldwide as an industry best practice, SMS is an integrating framework for managing safety risks. Through the use of data science and data analytics, the information will deliver insights [...]

2022-06-23T15:59:58+03:00June 23rd, 2022|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Airbus and CISPA establish Digital Innovation Hub for Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence

Source: Airbus Competence center to create over 500 jobs in Saarland region in Germany Airbus and the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at ILA Berlin 2022 to open a center of excellence for cybersecurity and trustworthy artificial intelligence in Saarland, Germany. The "CISPA-Airbus Digital Innovation Hub" will be located at the CISPA Innovation Campus in St. Ingbert and will start operations this year with the intention to grow to around 100 experts within the next three years. In the long term, Airbus and the CISPA are jointly aiming to grow the competence center to more than 500 experts. “Joining efforts with a renowned German research institution like CISPA is a key step [...]

2022-06-23T15:32:00+03:00June 23rd, 2022|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Boeing Reaffirms Commitment to HBCUs with $8 Million Investment Through Thurgood Marshall College Fund

Source: Boeing Multi-year partnership will support student initiatives including talent sourcing, career and leadership development, and scholarships through 2026 Builds on a previous $6 million strategic investment made in 2018 Boeing and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) announced a new $8 million, multi-year partnership to support the development of future technical talent. The Boeing l TMCF partnership renewal will support campus recruitment initiatives, career immersion activities, TMCF Leadership Institute programming and student scholarships at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through 2026. "Our company's success and our ability to innovate for our customers is driven by how we work together and live our values," said Ted Colbert, president and CEO of Boeing Defense, Space & Security. "That includes prioritizing equity, diversity and [...]

2022-06-21T10:06:51+03:00June 21st, 2022|MANUFACTURERS, News|

New Boeing ecoDemonstrator Program Testing 30 Sustainable Technologies on a 777-200ER

Source: Boeing Airplane will fly on a 30/70 blend of sustainable aviation fuel and conventional jet fuel Boeing marks 10-year anniversary of its ecoDemonstrator program, celebrating tests of 230 projects on nine airplanes including 2022 platform Boeing [NYSE: BA] unveiled its 2022 ecoDemonstrator today with a livery that honors a decade of testing to reduce fuel use, emissions and noise. The latest ecoDemonstrator, a Boeing-owned 777-200ER, will test about 30 new technologies aimed at improving sustainability and safety for the aerospace industry, including a water conservation system and technologies to improve operational efficiency. "Boeing is committed to support our customers and enable the commercial aviation industry to meet our shared commitment to net zero carbon emissions by 2050," said Stan Deal, [...]

2022-06-17T18:17:58+03:00June 17th, 2022|MANUFACTURERS, News|