by Dino D'Amore | Jun 19, 2023 | Maintenance, Zone: Europe
Rolls-Royce has signed AFI KLM E&M to provide maintenance and repair services for its Trent XWB, exclusive engine used on the A350. This agreement is an extension of the 2014 agreement when Air France-KLM had acquired 38 A350s. About 20 of those have been...
by Dino D'Amore | Jun 19, 2023 | ESG Global, Technology, Zone: Americas
Eve Air Mobility (Eve) has announced its first three suppliers for its electric take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Co-chief executive of Eve, Andrew Stein, called the announcement a milestone in the development of the aircraft, which is targeting an...
by Dino D'Amore | Jun 19, 2023 | Technology, Zone: Americas
De Havilland Aircraft has launched the DHC-6 Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft at the Paris Air Show. The new aircraft, which is lighter and more efficient than its predecessor, has received combined purchase agreements and letters of intent for 45 aircraft. The...
by Dino D'Amore | Jun 19, 2023 | Editorial Comment, Maintenance, Zone: Americas
Durability levels of current engines are an increasing cause of global concern as the supply chain woes continue to plague operators. Stressing this point at the panel discussion during the Paris Air Forum, Willie Walsh, Director General, International Air Transport...
by Dino D'Amore | Jun 19, 2023 | Technology, Zone: Europe
Rolls-Royce has developed a small gas turbine to power hybrid-electric flight and is soon set to begin testing. The engine is part of a turbogenerator system that is being developed for the Advanced Air Mobility market. This includes electrical vertical take-off and...
