UK-based aircraft trader, Cabot Aviation has announced that the second of seven Boeing 737-200 aircraft bought by Sharjah-based KAL Aviation from Aerotrans Leasing Limited has been delivered to Karachi-based Shaheen Air International. … [Read more...] about Cabot Aviation delivers seven Boeing 737-200
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DOT withdraws controversial slot auctions
Stay ahead with the latest aviation & MRO industry news The US Department of Transportation (DOT) announced recently it intends to cancel proposed slot auctions at New York's three main area airports, reversing a controversial rule put in place by DOT in the waning days of the Bush administration. … [Read more...] about DOT withdraws controversial slot auctions
ST Aerospace sees 57% drop in Q1 profit
Singapore Technologies Aerospace (ST Aerospace) has reported a 57 per cent decline in net profit to S$27.4 million (US$18.5 million) for the first quarter 2009 compared with the year-ago period. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, profit was down 30 per cent from the fourth quarter of 2008. Turnover was down marginally by 2 per cent for the first quarter, year-on-year, to S$459 million. … [Read more...] about ST Aerospace sees 57% drop in Q1 profit
Boeing opens Indian R&D centre
Boeing has announced the opening of its Boeing Research & Technology-India centre in Bangalore which will carry out continued collaboration with Indian R&D organisations, including government agencies and private sector R&D providers, universities and other companies. The centre will coordinate the work of more than 1,500 technologists, including 100 advanced technology researchers, from across India on projects that include aero structures, aerodynamics and electronic networks. This is Boeing's … [Read more...] about Boeing opens Indian R&D centre
Boeing opens Indian R&D centre
Boeing has announced the opening of its Boeing Research & Technology-India centre in Bangalore which will carry out continued collaboration with Indian R&D organisations, including government agencies and private sector R&D providers, universities and other companies. The centre will coordinate the work of more than 1,500 technologists, including 100 advanced technology researchers, from across India on projects that include aero structures, aerodynamics and electronic networks. This is Boeing's … [Read more...] about Boeing opens Indian R&D centre
MD-11 crash raises history of problems
The FedEx MD-11 aircraft that slammed into the runway and burst into flames Monday morning while landing at Tokyo's Narita International Airport during windy conditions has raised the issue of the aircraft's overly sensitive flight-control systems and reputation for being difficult to control during rough landings. Airline-related blogs have been full of discussions of the hard-landing that ultimately culminated in the total loss of the aircraft and death of both pilots. Shocking video footage … [Read more...] about MD-11 crash raises history of problems