Precision Aircraft Solutions announced today that it has reached a definitive agreement with Altech Aerospace of Portland, Oregon, to join forces in the aerospace industry. Altech will continue doing business under its brand name as a division of Precision. “We are very pleased to welcome the Altech team into the Precision organisation,” said Precision president Gary Warner. “Altech brings with it strong and complementary engineering capabilities, and we are looking forward to the new … [Read more...] about Precision expands with acquisition of US-based Altech Aerospace
Qatar Airways begins A350 service to London Heathrow
Qatar Airways’ first daily regularly-scheduled A350 service to London Heathrow arrived in the United Kingdom on Sunday 30 October, as the airline introduced the state-of-the-art aircraft on the route, complementing the existing ‘best of fleet’ on its six daily flights from Hamad International Airport. The aircraft joins the airline’s A380, B777 and A330 aircraft currently operating the route. Qatar Airways was the global launch customer for the Airbus A350 XWB in January 2015 and currently … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways begins A350 service to London Heathrow
Etihad Cargo hosts Italian business, aims to develop cargo out of Parma
Etihad Global Cargo Management Company and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce have hosted a networking event for 20 industrial powerhouses from Parma, Italy, who collectively represent 3.7 per cent of the Italian GDP, along with 75 representatives from Emirati businesses. The event offered the opportunity for the key industry players to learn more about the UAE and the Etihad Aviation Group, while promoting partnership and business opportunities. It followed the recent signing by Etihad … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo hosts Italian business, aims to develop cargo out of Parma
AEI receives FAA certification for CRJ200 SF P2F conversion
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has received an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate for the passenger-to-freighter conversion for the Bombardier CRJ200 aircraft. The CRJ200 SF freighter conversion has been re-delivered to and will enter service with Waterford, Michigan based IFL Group. AEI's Authorised Conversion Center, Commercial Jet located in Miami, Florida performed all touch labour required for the modification of the CRJ200 SF conformity aircraft. Subsequently, the aircraft was flown … [Read more...] about AEI receives FAA certification for CRJ200 SF P2F conversion
Rhenus opens its first office in South Korea
The Rhenus Group is opening its own business operations in South Korea at the beginning of November. The logistics specialist also founded the national company known as Rhenus Logistics Korea at the same time. The office in the South Korean capital Seoul will organise sea and air freight operations, third-party logistics and domestic transport services in future. "The primary motive for opening the business site in South Korea is to continue consolidating our Asian network; we’ve … [Read more...] about Rhenus opens its first office in South Korea
Hainan Airlines to begin direct flights from Brussels to Shanghai PVG
Chinese airline Hainan Airlines will launch direct flights between Brussels Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport in the course of 2017. The new direct flight will facilitate existing investment and export opportunities for both countries and also create new ones, Brussels Airport said. “The non-stop connection between Brussels and Shanghai gives additional growth opportunities to both economies. The distance between the two cities will become smaller, facilitating direct … [Read more...] about Hainan Airlines to begin direct flights from Brussels to Shanghai PVG
