by Dino D'Amore | Jun 14, 2018 | Technology, Zone: Europe
Airbus has inaugurated the fourth Hamburg A320 Family production line. Making use of digital technologies and a more flexible industrial set-up, the line is a key enabler for ramping up the single aisle programme to 60 aircraft per month by mid-2019, says Airbus....
by Dino D'Amore | Jun 14, 2018 | Maintenance, Zone: Europe
AerFin has signed a five-year contract to support IKAR Airlines’ fleet of seven Embraer E-Jets via its “Beyond Pool” support programme. BeyondPool offers a fixed-cost solution to support the component requirements of IKAR Airlines’ seven Embraer E190s and will be...
by Dino D'Amore | Jun 14, 2018 | People, Zone: Europe
Ahead of its capital markets update tomorrow, Rolls-Royce has confirmed it is to shed 4,600 jobs as part of its broader restructuring programme. The manufacturer announced in January that it would simply the business into three business units, which would create...
by Dino D'Amore | Jun 12, 2018 | Technology, Zone: Americas
Hawaiian Airlines has taken delivery of its first US-produced A321. The aircraft, delivered from the Airbus US Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, Alabama, is also the first new engine option aircraft (NEO) delivered from Airbus’ US facility. It is powered by a...
by Dino D'Amore | Jun 12, 2018 | Technology, Zone: Americas
Recaro Aircraft Seating has received an order for 4,700 economy and business class seats from WestJet. The Canadian airline is equipping ten Boeing long-haul aircraft with CL3710 seats. For short and medium-haul routes, Recaro will also be supplying BL3520...
