Philippe Carette will be taking over as the Chief Executive Officer at Thales, and will lead the InFlyt Experience business. Thales is a leading provider of cutting-edge technologies that entertain, connect and inspire more than 1 million airline passengers each day around the globe. “Philippe is a veteran of the aerospace industry and a proven leader in shaping strong businesses,” said Thales Avionics Executive Vice-President Gil Michielin. “His expertise in innovative … [Read more...] about New Leader for Thales InFlyt Experience
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Phase One of CEVA completed
As part of the major, and global inbound aero logistics project for Rolls-Royce, CEVA Logistics has recently completed their Phase One plans. This has included designing, implementing and managing the domestic, regional and international shipment of aerospace parts for both the civil and defence divisions of Rolls-Royce. Over 1,200 shipments per week with an average weight of 300-500 kgs and ranging from and small parcels to out-of-gauge are moved into multiple Rolls-Royce … [Read more...] about Phase One of CEVA completed
First Ultra Long Range A350 XWB first appearance
Singapore’s national airlines’ Ultra Long Range Airbus A350 XWB has just made its first appearance, after coming out of the paint shop. As different parts of the aircraft are in various stages of assembly. More testing will be given to the aircraft, before it would take its first flight. A total number of 7 A350-900 Ultra Long Range aircraft, were ordered. The first aircraft to have flown has successfully completed its flight test programme, which focused on the … [Read more...] about First Ultra Long Range A350 XWB first appearance
Ethiopian & DHL Global Forwarding partners up
The leading for leading international provider of air, sea and road freight services, DHL Global Forwarding will be collaborating with the largest aviation group in Africa, Ethiopian Airlines. The two companies have signed a new agreement to form a joint venture company – DHL-Ethiopian Airlines Logistics Services Ltd., to build the Leading Cargo Logistics provider JV company in Africa. This joint venture will be based in Ethiopia, and businesses will include the entire continent of … [Read more...] about Ethiopian & DHL Global Forwarding partners up
Airbus’ financial report for first half of 2018
In a nutshell, the first half of 2018 has seen a robust growth in commercial aircraft environment robust, with backlog underpins ramp-up plans. Amongst which, the report reflects the A350 XWB performance and delivery phasing, with revenues hitting € 25 billion. “The first half financials reflect the back-loaded deliveries due to A320neo engine shortages, while on the positive side there was a strong improvement on the A350 programme,” said Airbus Chief Executive Officer … [Read more...] about Airbus’ financial report for first half of 2018
Global freight forwarding market in need of transformation
Global freight forwarding companies are seeking change, as they are compelled to transform themselves from within. This is with relevance to the rapid growth in 2017, as seen in the global freight forwarding market. The market grew by 8.0% in 2017, and in comparison, to other years, it is considered a rapid expansion compared with recent years and the biggest annual gain since 2010. The forwarding market and its largest players are embracing technology as they seek to … [Read more...] about Global freight forwarding market in need of transformation
