Xiamen Airlines is the first Chinese airline to use the Boeing AnalytX’s Optimized Maintenance Program. The analytics-powered service would improve operational performance, as the partnership was signed at the Farnborough International Airshow. "We are pleased to be the first in the country to utilize Optimized Maintenance Program's ability to use data to tailor a maintenance program specific to our needs," said Zhao Dong, president and CEO, Xiamen Airlines. "This program … [Read more...] about Boeing partners with Xiamen Airlines for an Optimized Maintenance Program
20 737 MAX 8s ordered for Boeing and Aviation Capital Group
An order for 20 737 MAX 8 airplanes has been made at the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow by Boeing and Aviation Capital Group (ACG). This order would raise ACG's 737 MAX direct-buy order quantity to 100, and be valued at $2.34 billion at list prices. The portfolio of these airplanes includes the MAX 8, MAX 9 and MAX 10 variants. "The 737 MAX is core to our strategic growth plans, as the airplane continues to command strong interest in the marketplace," said Khanh T. … [Read more...] about 20 737 MAX 8s ordered for Boeing and Aviation Capital Group
Qatar Airways Supports Formula E Double-header Season Finale
The Qatar Airways will be the official sponsor for the race title, as they offer double-daily flights to New York’s JFK airport. This is their second year running, in their partnership with the New York City E-Prix. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “We are delighted to celebrate the highly-anticipated finale of the Formula E races in New York City, following the exhilarating races that we proudly supported earlier this season in … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Supports Formula E Double-header Season Finale
Northrop Grumman Foundation Supports Space Camp® Attendees
The upcoming Space Camp® will be held at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center® in Huntsville, Alabama. This big opportunity will be given to schools around the world to attend, and six students and three teachers from schools in the U.K. will be attending it. As such, the Northrop Grumman Foundation will be sponsoring their flight there, as a show of appreciation for the topics discussed. INSERT IMAGE HERE CAPTION: Students in the U.K. from Hawarden High School, Sealand; … [Read more...] about Northrop Grumman Foundation Supports Space Camp® Attendees
A three-way collaboration between CAAS, EASA and AIRBUS
A three-way collaboration is in the works to help advance the safety of unmanned aircraft systems in urban environments. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Airbus have agreed to collaborate, in hopes of developing a safety standard, and regulatory requirements for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in urban environments. Also involved in this, is The tripartite Project Document, which comprises the key components of this … [Read more...] about A three-way collaboration between CAAS, EASA and AIRBUS
Northrop Grumman changes CEO
The chairman and chief executive officer of Northrop Grumman , Wes Bush will be stepping down in 2019. He will, however, remain as the chairman till the end of July 2019, as he steps down from his position of chief executive officer in January. Northrop Grumman’s board of directors has elected Kathy Warden, the company’s president and chief operating officer, to the position of chief executive officer and president, effective Jan. 1, 2019. The board has also elected … [Read more...] about Northrop Grumman changes CEO

