Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that sustainable aviation company, Dovetail Electric Aviation (Dovetail), has selected the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of software to design zero emission, battery and hydrogen-electric propulsion systems for commercial aircraft. Optimizing the principles of circular economy, the propulsion systems will be retrofitted into legacy airplanes used by regional airlines and leisure and cargo flights, helping them reduce operating costs by up to 40%, … [Read more...] about Dovetail Electric Aviation adopts Siemens Xcelerator to pioneer sustainable aviation
Aircraft Manufacturers
New sustainable building for Safran Aircraft Engine Services at Brussels Airport
At Brussels Airport, the new building for Safran Aircraft Engine Services Brussels, a subsidiary of engine manufacturer Safran Aircraft Engines, was inaugurated today. It houses a new maintenance shop for the LEAP-1 engines of latest generation aircraft. This building was realised by Brussels Airport Company, in the North Zone of the airport. This new site is both Net Zero Carbon and energy positive, which is fully in line with Brussels Airport's strategy of providing quality infrastructure for … [Read more...] about New sustainable building for Safran Aircraft Engine Services at Brussels Airport
Embraer and Rheinmetall discussing a new C-390 Training Center in Europe
Embraer and Rheinmetall are in discussions to expand their training network with a focus on the C-390. The aim is evaluate the needs of the increasing number of C-390 European customers with respect to training and decide on the development of a dedicated training center in the region, supporting existing and future C-390 customers. Currently, there is an Embraer C-390 Training Center in Brazil, in the state of São Paulo, featuring a Full Flight and Mission Simulator (FFMS) and a Loadmaster … [Read more...] about Embraer and Rheinmetall discussing a new C-390 Training Center in Europe
New pilot assistance technologies take to the road with Airbus’ Optimate demonstrator
Automatic aircraft taxiing and new pilot assistance features to be tested in innovative electric truck Airbus UpNext, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Airbus, has started testing new technologies to support automatic taxiing and enhance pilot assistance onboard an innovative electric truck. The three-year research project, called Optimate, will combine a wide range of cutting-edge technologies, including advanced automation, computer vision, data fusion, and machine learning, to improve … [Read more...] about New pilot assistance technologies take to the road with Airbus’ Optimate demonstrator
Saudia Group orders 105 A320neo Family aircraft to support Saudi Arabia’s aviation goals
Saudia Group, represented by Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and flyadeal, the group’s low-cost carrier, has signed a firm order for an additional 105 A320neo Family aircraft. The order comprises 12 A320neo and 93 A321neo aircraft. This increases Saudia Group’s Airbus aircraft order backlog to 144 A320neo family aircraft. The agreement was announced at the Future Aviation Forum in Riyadh in the presence of H.E. Saleh bin Nasser AIJasser, Minister of Transport … [Read more...] about Saudia Group orders 105 A320neo Family aircraft to support Saudi Arabia’s aviation goals
Andrea Coccetti becomes ATR’s new Chief Financial Officer
The Board Members of ATR, the world’s number one regional aircraft manufacturer, appointed Andrea Coccetti as the company’s new Senior Vice-President Finance and Chief Financial Officer, effective May 1, 2024. He succeeds Antonio Di Gennaro who takes on new responsibilities within the Leonardo Helicopters management team. In this role, Andrea joins ATR’s Top Management team, reporting to the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Nathalie Tarnaud Laude. He is based at the company’s headquarters … [Read more...] about Andrea Coccetti becomes ATR’s new Chief Financial Officer
