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Air Belgium takes delivery of its first A330neo

Source: Airbus The Belgian carrier has four destinations in the Caribbean Air Belgium, the full-service international destination carrier headquartered in Mont-Saint-Guibert in Belgium, has taken delivery of the first of two A330-900. The aircraft is configured with 286 seats in a three-class layout (30 comfortable lie-flat business class,  21 premium-class,  and 235 economy-class seats). The aircraft is furnished with the Airbus Airspace cabin. All seats are equipped with the latest-generation, in-flight entertainment system, on-board wifi and mood lighting. Thanks to the A330neo’s latest technologies, Air Belgium will benefit from cost-effective and eco-efficient aircraft solutions, while providing passengers with the best comfort standards in the quietest cabins in its class. In addition, lower noise and emissions compared to previous-generation aircraft make [...]

2021-10-08T17:16:31+03:00October 8th, 2021|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Boeing to Release Third-Quarter Results on October 27

Source: Boeing The Boeing Company will release its financial results for the third quarter of 2021 on Wednesday, October 27. President and Chief Executive Officer David Calhoun and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Brian West will discuss the results and company outlook during a conference call that day at 10:30 a.m. ET. The event will be webcast at http://services.choruscall.com/links/ba211027.html The event can also be accessed by dialing 1-877-336-4436 within the U.S. and by dialing 234-720-6984 outside of the U.S. The passcode for both is 3750106. Individuals should check the webcast site prior to the session to ensure their computers can access the audio stream and slide presentation. Instructions for obtaining the required free downloadable software will be posted on the site. The Boeing news [...]

2021-10-07T17:41:08+03:00October 7th, 2021|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Global Medical Response orders 21 new Airbus helicopters

Source: Airbus Global Medical Response (GMR) will add a total of 21 Airbus helicopters from the H125, H130 and H135 families to its growing air medical fleet, with options to include up to an additional 23 helicopters, bringing the total order potential up to 44 helicopters. “We fly a variety of Airbus products, but the main thing they have in common – and the most important thing we look for in our critical care transport solutions – is reliability,” said Rob Hamilton, president of the GMR Alliances Group.  “Our Airbus fleet allows us to respond quickly and transport critical patients with the appropriate level of care to give them the absolute best chance of survival. With the addition of these [...]

2021-10-07T17:21:29+03:00October 7th, 2021|MANUFACTURERS, News|

First ACH130 Aston Martin Edition helicopter for North America delivered

Source: Airbus Canadian entrepreneur Charles Tremblay has become the first customer in North America to take delivery of an ACH130 Aston Martin Edition helicopter. A prominent member of the Quebec community and a licensed fixed-wing and helicopter pilot, Mr. Tremblay owns a construction company in Gatineau, QC, and will personally fly the helicopter for both personal and business use. Mr. Tremblay said: “The ACH130 Aston Martin Edition is a truly beautiful helicopter which is ideally suited to the needs of owner pilots. I’m very much looking forward to taking it flying.” The ACH130 Aston Martin Edition is the product of a fruitful collaboration between the aeronautical designers at Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) and the automotive designers at Aston Martin, marrying [...]

2021-10-06T17:44:38+03:00October 6th, 2021|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Jet2.com orders 15 additional A321neos, taking total order to 51

Source: Airbus The airline services 3 destinations in Portugal and 13 more in Spain, as part of a greater network in Europe. Jet2.com  has placed a further order for 15 A321neos following its initial one for 36 placed in August 2021. It takes the total order by the Leeds, United Kingdom, based airline to 51 A321neos. The two orders reflect Jet2.com’s ambitious fleet expansion and renewal plans. Engine selection will be made at a later date. The aircraft will be configured for 232 seats with an Airspace cabin featuring innovative lighting, new seating products and 60 percent larger overhead baggage bins for added personal storage. The A320neo Family incorporates the latest technologies, including new generation engines and Sharklets, delivering a [...]

2021-10-06T17:33:51+03:00October 6th, 2021|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Boeing Contributes $1 Million for Hispanic and Latinx Support Organizations Across the U.S.

Source: Boeing Today, in observance of Hispanic Heritage Month in the U.S., Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced a $1 million donation to organizations supporting Hispanic and Latinx communities. The investment package will fund 28 organizations working to strengthen appreciation for Hispanic and Latinx history and culture, increase STEM education curriculum in underserved schools, advance Latinx-focused leadership and workforce development programs and diversify the aerospace talent pipeline. "We celebrate the contributions of Hispanic and Latinx Americans every year from Sept. 15-Oct. 15, but partnering in a practical way to support these communities every day can be life-changing," said Susan Doniz, Boeing's chief information officer, senior vice president of Information Technology & Data Analytics and executive sponsor of Boeing Familia, the company's Hispanic [...]

2021-09-30T21:17:18+03:00September 30th, 2021|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Cyber Security Guard: Q&A with a product security engineer

Source: Boeing The race to stay ahead is never-ending Boeing product security engineer Anna Guthrie supports the Missile and Weapon Systems’ Ground-based Midcourse Defense program. She recently won the DEF CON Aviation Information Sharing and Analysis Center (A-ISAC) Capture the Flag challenge, a 24-hour cybersecurity competition. In this Q&A, she offers a glimpse into a day in her life plus three tips to staying cyber safe. What do you do on a daily basis? With the clock counting down and the movie hero’s safety on the line, the techie character types frantically on the keyboard. “I’m in!” she says, coming to the rescue just in time. Those movie moments, although sped up and dramatized, often remind me of my role. [...]

2021-09-30T19:37:06+03:00September 30th, 2021|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Boeing Contributes $1 Million for Hispanic and Latinx Support Organizations Across the U.S.

Source: Boeing In observance of Hispanic Heritage Month in the U.S., Boeing announced a $1 million donation to organizations supporting Hispanic and Latinx communities. The investment package will fund 28 organizations working to strengthen appreciation for Hispanic and Latinx history and culture, increase STEM education curriculum in underserved schools, advance Latinx-focused leadership and workforce development programs and diversify the aerospace talent pipeline. "We celebrate the contributions of Hispanic and Latinx Americans every year from Sept. 15-Oct. 15, but partnering in a practical way to support these communities every day can be life-changing," said Susan Doniz, Boeing's chief information officer, senior vice president of Information Technology & Data Analytics and executive sponsor of Boeing Familia, the company's Hispanic and Latinx business resource group. "This grant [...]

2021-09-30T19:23:39+03:00September 30th, 2021|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Boeing, U.S. Air Force Extend C-17 Sustainment Partnership with Phased Contract Valued at Up To $23.8 Billion

Source: Boeing Performance-based logistics agreement reduces support costs while adding work scope Boeing supports global fleet of 275 aircraft operated by the U.S. Air Force and eight global partners Boeing will continue assuring the C-17 Globemaster III's worldwide mission readiness through a follow-on contract awarded by the U.S. Department of Defense, valued at up to $23.8 billion including potential options and incentives over ten years. The program is currently funded through September 2024 with a Phase I award of $3.5 billion.   Under the agreement, Boeing will continue performing critical sustainment activities, including engineering, field support, and material management, for the global fleet of 275 aircraft. The contract provides additional funding for new work scope such as international staffing to [...]

2021-09-30T17:11:27+03:00September 30th, 2021|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Airbus delivers first of 60 A220s to Air France

Source: Airbus The aircraft was delivered from Airbus’ final assembly line in Mirabel (province of Quebec), Canada Air France has received its first A220-300 from an order for 60 aircraft of the type, the largest A220 order from a European carrier. The aircraft was delivered from Airbus’ final assembly line in Mirabel (province of Quebec), Canada and officially unveiled to the public during a ceremony held at Paris Charles-De-Gaulle Airport. The A220 is the most efficient and flexible aircraft in the 100 to 150 seat market segment today. The renewal of the Air France single-aisle fleet with this latest generation aircraft will increase efficiency along with customer comfort and support Air France to meet its environmental goals and sustainability objectives. [...]

2021-09-29T12:48:55+03:00September 29th, 2021|MANUFACTURERS, News|