Content Archive: November 2011
Air France KLM touts MRO, VIP cabin skills
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) is here at the Dubai Air Show.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Strong In The Middle East As Product Portfolio Grows
Larry Flynn, president of Gulfstream Aerospace, said at a press briefing here yesterday that the Middle East remains a growing market for its business jets
Future Is Bright For Alsalam
Alsalam Aircraft Co. is hoping for a record year and believes there is much business to be had in VIP conversion work and military MRO.
Airline Talks Over Embraer’s Re-Engining Plan Near Conclusion
Embraer expects to finish discussions with prospective customers about a powerplant choice for a re-engined version of its popular E-Jets in around two mon
Honeywell Inks Distribution Agreements With M.E. Suppliers
Honeywell has signed distribution agreements with Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL) of Abu Dhabi and Transworld Aviation of Dubai.
Engines
CFM International Signs Garuda Indonesia as Newest Customer for LEAP-1A Engine
Garuda Indonesia has ordered CFM International’s Leap-1A engines to power the airline’s 10 Airbus A320neo jets–a deal worth $220 million.
Air Arabia tests ‘dPAVES’ IFE on its A320s
Air Arabia has selected the Rockwell Collins dPAVES in-flight entertainment (IFE) system for 44 Airbus A320 aircraft.
Russians Enhance Fighter Training With 3-D Glasses
Russia’s RAC MiG Corp is displaying a new simulator system at the Dubai Air Show this week.
Aircraft
Bombardier 'Very Happy' with Embraer Decision Not To Launch New Jet
Bombardier Aerospace unveiled its new CSeries flightdeck demonstrator Sunday at the Dubai Air Show.
Aircraft
Fly-by-wire Software Issue Delays Embraer’s Midsize Jets
Software problems with the Embraer Legacy 500's fly-by-wire system is delaying the aircraft program by some nine months.
