Content Archive: May 2017
Aircraft
Comac, UAC Formalize Widebody Joint Venture
Reveal new name of collaboration as China-Russia Commercial Aircraft International Company
AfBAA in Final Talks to Join IBAC
According to AfBAA CEO Rady Fahmy, it has been in constant conversation with IBAC since the organization’s inception five years ago.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Amac wins BBJ, ACJ Flagship Completions
Basel-based Amac Aerospace performed the completion on the BBJ demonstrator on static display, and will perform first ACJ320 Neo completion
Fuel
Avfuel Enthused by European Traffic Surge
A combination of partnerships and adding new strategic locations has Avfuel's numbers up and running.
Aircraft
Boeing, Lockheed Martin Benefit From Saudi Arms Package
The White House announced $110 billion in arms and services agreements during President Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia.
Regulations and Government
Airbus Establishes Legal Review Panel Amid Bribery Probe
Panel to consist of UK, French and German compliance experts
Regulations and Government
Aruba Registry Touts Benefits to Aircraft Owners
Almost one third of the aircraft on Aruba's registry are either European-owned or based.
FBOs
DCAF Happy As DWC Activity Builds
Germany's DC Aviation is hopeful its second hangar at DWC will be completed by 2017 Dubai Air Show
Maintenance and Modifications
Harrods Earns EASA OK on Challenger 300 Base Maintenance
The location had been authorized to conduct line maintenance on the super-mid bizjet for more than a decade.
Engines
Rolls Further Improves Missed Trip and AOG Response Rates
Improved parts availability and engine health monitoring are key drivers of reduced missed trip rates and improved AOG response for Rolls-Royce operators.
