Source: Boeing  P-8 offers proven, unmatched capability to defend Canada's northern and maritime approaches An environmental leader for military aircraft, P-8 is ready today to operate on a 50% blend of sustainable aviation fuel Team Poseidon will deliver additional jobs and local prosperity to companies across Canada Boeing and several Canadian industry partners announced their intent to collaborate to provide the capability and sustainability of the proven P-8A Poseidon for the Canadian Multi-Mission Aircraft (CMMA) requirement. Team Poseidon, consisting of CAE, GE Aviation Canada, IMP Aerospace & Defence, KF Aerospace, Honeywell Aerospace Canada and Raytheon Canada, forms the cornerstone of a Canadian P-8 industrial footprint. The team builds on 81 Canadian suppliers to the platform and to more than 550 [...]

Source: Airbus Airbus has delivered the first Airbus A320neo equipped with the latest Satellite Based Landing System (SLS) technology. SLS enables pilots to perform ‘straight-in’ approaches using satellite precision when coming into land at airports, without the need for additional ground-based systems such as *ILS, even in low-visibility conditions, while saving fuel and reducing emissions. SLS first entered service in Europe with the A350 in 2015 after Airbus had successfully pioneered its development and introduction for *CAT1 approaches with support of the EU Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) – formerly known as the GSA – and the European Commission. An SLS function is also available on A220 and A330 aircraft families and in progress for the A380. “By using [...]

Source: Airbus For its cybersecurity products, Airbus has just launched a double-digit million euros investment plan - mostly focused on R&D activities - in its Stormshield subsidiary Airbus is taking steps to strengthen and grow its cybersecurity activities throughout the Group. The company will showcase its cybersecurity solutions at the International Cybersecurity Forum (FIC) from 7th to 9th June 2022 in Lille (France). With the exponential cyber threats, along with the increasing digitalisation and connectivity of its products and systems, cybersecurity has become a strategic and pivotal component of Airbus development and future. The company has therefore undertaken a series of actions and investments to further develop and strengthen its cybersecurity capabilities and expertise, ensuring the best possible protection for [...]

Source: Airbus Technology development at the new UK ZEDC, to be based in Filton, Bristol, will cover the full product and industrial capabilities from components up to whole system and cryogenic testing End-to-end fuel systems development, a speciality of Airbus in the UK, is one of the most complex technologies crucial to the performance of a future hydrogen aircraft. Airbus is strengthening its presence in the UK with the launch of a Zero Emission Development Centre (ZEDC) for hydrogen technologies. A priority for the UK ZEDC will be the development of a cost-competitive cryogenic fuel system required for the successful entry-into-service of Airbus’ ZEROe passenger aircraft by 2035 and to accelerate UK skills and know-how on hydrogen-propulsion technologies. The UK [...]

Source: ATR ATR, the world leader in regional aviation, continues to drive the implementation of Performance Based Navigation (PBN) and the use of on-board and satellite technology around the world to provide flight safety and operational benefits in the regions we serve. As part of this initiative, Patrick Ky, Executive Director of EASA, recently visited the ATR premises in Singapore. The visit took place in the context of an EU-sponsored project working together with the Indonesia authorities to extend the implementation of PBN. ATR contributes to the project by providing expertise including ATR Flight Instructors and the use of our full flight simulators. In addition, ATR trainers work with the flight instructors of Indonesian airlines as part of a “train [...]

Source: Boeing Purchase includes firm order and options for 737-8-200 and 737-10 airplanes IAG selects the high-capacity and largest 737 citing airplane's additional seats and environmental performance Fuel efficient family of airplanes will further the IAG´s sustainability goals Boeing and International Airlines Group (IAG) today announced an order for a combined total of 50 737-8-200s and 737-10s, plus 100 options. "The addition of new Boeing 737s is an important part of IAG´s short-haul fleet renewal. These latest generation aircraft are more fuel efficient than those they will replace and in line with our commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050," said Luis Gallego, IAG´s chief executive. The 737-8-200 will enable IAG to configure the airplane with up to 200 [...]

Source: ATR The ATR ‘EVO’ family to be even more economical and sustainable ATR, the world leader in regional aviation, today announced its plans for the next generation of its best-selling family of regional aircraft by 2030, the ATR ‘EVO’. The plan foresees advanced design features and a new powerplant with hybrid capability to offer customers the next generation of ATR aircraft. It will encompass innovative technologies to enable significant improvements in performance, economics and sustainability. Incorporating a new eco-design that includes new propellers and enhanced cabin and systems, it will remain a two-engine turboprop that can be powered by 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). ATR CEO Stefano Bortoli, said: “Our next generation of aircraft will be a step forward [...]

Source: Embraer A technological icon in Brazilian agriculture with five decades of operation, Embraer has delivered the 1500th Ipanema agricultural aircraft. The aircraft, which received a commemorative painting alluding to this historical moment and references to national agribusiness, was received yesterday by the rancher Carla de Freitas, owner of Agropecuária Bela Vista, based in Vilhena in the state of Rondônia. The rancher, who is also one of the founders of the Women's Agribusiness Nucleus (NFA) and a member of the content committee of the National Congress of Women in Agribusiness, participated in the delivery ceremony at the Embraer Unit in Botucatu, São Paulo countryside, where the Ipanema EMB 203 aircraft is manufactured. “It is an honor to receive the 1,500th [...]

Source: Embraer Embraer announced the opening of a thousand job vacancies in Brazil with a focus on production rate recovering, Services and Support area growth, product development and new businesses. Applications and details about all career opportunities in the sectors of operations, engineering, and administration, among others, are available at the site: https://embraer.gupy.io/. According to the estimates already presented to the market, this year the volume of aircraft deliveries will increase between 15% and 25% compared to the previous year. The growing flow to recover the company's full potential is expected to continue for the coming years, in line with reports presented by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). "These hires materialize the strategic plan that includes the resumption of [...]