Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), the joint venture between ST Aerospace and Airbus, announced that it has secured a launch contract from Vallair Solutions Sàrl (Vallair) for its A321 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion solution. The Germany-based aerospace company will convert 10 A321-200 passenger aircraft to a 14-pallet cargo configuration for Vallair. The first aircraft will be inducted in the last quarter of 2018, scheduled for redelivery by end of 2019. Gregoire Lebigot, … [Read more...] about EFW secures launch contract for A321P2F conversion from Vallair
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Pratt & Whitney enhances repair service offerings in Asia
Pratt & Whitney Turbine Overhaul Services, a Singapore-based aircraft engine airfoil components repair specialist, has boosted its operations with an automated inspection system, laser cladding technology and improved Electron Beam Physical Vapor Deposition capabilities. Pratt & Whitney Turbine Overhaul Services is a joint venture between Pratt & Whitney and Singapore Technologies Aerospace. “Pratt & Whitney has been at the forefront of the industry. We … [Read more...] about Pratt & Whitney enhances repair service offerings in Asia
Airbus and its Chinese partners strengthen cooperation
In the presence of visiting French President Emmanuel Macron and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Airbus signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Development and Reform Commission of China (NDRC) on the further development of industrial cooperation in Tianjin. The agreement was signed by He Lifeng, Chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of China and Fabrice Brégier, Airbus COO and president Commercial Aircraft in Beijing today. Both sides agree to further … [Read more...] about Airbus and its Chinese partners strengthen cooperation
Turkish Airlines announces order for three 777 freighters
Boeing and Turkish Airlines announced that the carrier ordered three more 777 Freighters in December 2017. The new order came weeks after the carrier took delivery of two of the large cargo jets as part of its plan to further expand its freight business. "These freighter orders will surely contribute to our significant target for establishing a young and efficient cargo fleet," said M. İlker Aycı, chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee of Turkish Airlines. "The new … [Read more...] about Turkish Airlines announces order for three 777 freighters
First BelugaXL transporter rolls out
The first structurally complete airframe for the new BelugaXL rolled out from its assembly hangar in Toulouse, France this month. Once operational, a fleet of these next-generation airlifters will be used to transport completed sections of Airbus aircraft among the company’s European production sites and to its final assembly lines in France, Germany and Spain. The BelugaXL is one of the most voluminous aircraft in existence, and everything about it speaks to that fact. With a … [Read more...] about First BelugaXL transporter rolls out
Turkish Airlines’ first Boeing 777 freighter
"The delivery of our first 777 Freighter is a milestone in our cargo business," said M. İlker Aycı, chairman of the board and the executive committee of Turkish Airlines. "As a prominent sub-brand of Turkish Airlines, Turkish Cargo increased its freighter destinations from 55 to 73 from the beginning of this year, reaching approximately 1 million tons of cargo with a 29 per cent increase compared to the same period in the previous year. It is beyond doubt that this a remarkable success. We’re … [Read more...] about Turkish Airlines’ first Boeing 777 freighter