While air traffic is doubling every 15 years in the world, the Asia-Pacific fleet is set to almost triple by 2036. For services, this translates into more than a third of the global MRO business coming from this region by 2036. This represents more than $660 billion – the sum total of the accumulated spending during the next two decades, and encompasses the following segments: Components; Line maintenance and Airframe base maintenance and Engine maintenance. Airbus predicts that the … [Read more...] about Airbus strengthens position in Asia-Pacific aviation services market
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First A330-300 P2F enters service
DHL Express has become the first operator to take delivery of the A330-300 Passenger-to- Freighter (P2F) converted aircraft from Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), the joint venture between ST Aerospace and Airbus. This delivery, which took place at EFW’s freighter conversion facilities in Dresden, Germany follows the successful completion of test flights in October and awarding of the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in November. DHL Express has firm … [Read more...] about First A330-300 P2F enters service
Airbus A350-1000 receives EASA and FAA Type Certification
In less than a year, the A350-1000 has received Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The certified aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines. The EASA A350-1000 Type Certification document was signed by EASA’s Certification director, Trévor Woods, and the FAA A350-1000 Type Certification document was signed by FAA’s International Section manager, Bob Breneman. Both certificates were handed … [Read more...] about Airbus A350-1000 receives EASA and FAA Type Certification
Lean is in
Even as global air freight volumes continue to rise and the express and retail market balloons, freighter operators have been zooming in on converted narrowbody aircraft. Sharang G reports on the booming P2F market. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showed that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), increased by 11.4 per cent in July 2017 compared to the same period a year ago: Fourth time in five months … [Read more...] about Lean is in
Air Senegal becomes first airline in Africa to purchase A330neo
Air Senegal, the national carrier of Senegal has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for two A330neo aircraft, which is the new re-engined version of the best-selling A330 widebody airliner. The A330neo will benefit the airline’s growth and business expansion in the future. The agreement makes Air Sénégal the first airline in Africa to select the A330neo. The agreement was announced during a signing ceremony at the Dubai Airshow in the presence of Maimouna Ndoye Seck, … [Read more...] about Air Senegal becomes first airline in Africa to purchase A330neo
SAE becomes a fully owned Airbus subsidiary
Kuala Lumpur based MRO centre, Sepang Aircraft Engineering (SAE), has become a fully owned Airbus subsidiary, after being partially owned by Airbus since 2011. With this acquisition, SAE becomes an integral part of the Airbus Customer Services network and is set to represent a key element of Services by Airbus’ growth strategy in the dynamic Asia Pacific market. “Since its creation in 2007, SAE has established a strong reputation in the MRO market for … [Read more...] about SAE becomes a fully owned Airbus subsidiary
