Kuehne+Nagel UAE inaugurates a custom-designed hub for Rolls-Royce aircraft engines in Dubai to streamline engine deliveries across the Middle East. Rolls-Royce is a leading global supplier of aircraft engines in the civil aerospace sector. With distribution centres in the Netherlands, the U.S., and the U.K., the expansion of its UAE centre is aimed at preparing for the opening of the new Al Maktoum Airport in Dubai and the anticipated increase in air traffic. The 3,000 sqm facility, located … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel inaugurates Rolls-Royce engine fulfilment centre in Dubai
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Vietjet locks in reinsurance, engine deals at COP26
Vietjet and Rolls-Royce have signed an agreement to provide Trent 700 engines and engine services for the airline’s incoming widebody fleet with a total value of approximately US$400 million during the Prime Minister’s attendance at COP26, the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties, in the United Kingdom. The Trent 700 is the only engine specifically designed for the Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft and is widely recognised for its outstanding efficiency and reliability. … [Read more...] about Vietjet locks in reinsurance, engine deals at COP26
PLA Global Wrap: Week 17
In this week's PLA Global Wrap, we feature P&W and Air New Zealand's MRO joint venture as it celebrated its 20-year anniversary. We also have the latest on DB Schenker's new fleet of electric vehicles, Bolloré Logistics' planned construction of its largest pharma hub in Europe, and other industry updates from Cargolux, Dachser, and American Airlines for week 17's B2B recap . Oslo/Frankfurt: DB Schenker to deliver carbon-free in Norway DB Schenker announced an ambitious goal of … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 17
Rolls-Royce warehouse in Singapore gains CEVA Logistics ‘showcase status’
Rolls-Royce’ 65,000-sqm assembly site in Singapore has been awarded showcase status within CEVA Logistics’ global network, becoming the first site operated by the logistics company in the country to achieve such feat. CEVA Logistics, which operates the Singapore site on behalf of the aerospace manufacturer, said it is one of the few facilities within the Southeast Asia & Pacific region to have garnered this achievement. And for Rolls-Royce, this is a global first. It took the … [Read more...] about Rolls-Royce warehouse in Singapore gains CEVA Logistics ‘showcase status’
First A350-1000 successfully completes first flight
The first of three A350-1000 development aircraft to fly – MSN059 – landed at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport France yesterday after successfully completing its first flight which lasted four hours and 18 minutes. Powered by Rolls-Royce's new Trent XWB-97 engines, the aircraft traversed south-western France, during which the crew explored the aircraft's handling and flight envelope. The aircraft was accompanied by a chase plane to observe and film the various manoeuvres. Its progress was monitored by … [Read more...] about First A350-1000 successfully completes first flight
Debris found on African coast “almost certainly” from MH370, new debris found
The Australian Government has confirmed that debris recovered from Mozambique is highly likely to have come from MH370. The Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester today advised the examination of the two pieces of debris has been completed. The Malaysian Investigation Team for MH370 has found that both pieces of debris are consistent with panels from a Malaysia Airlines B777 aircraft. The two pieces of debris were found separately by members of the public and were flown to … [Read more...] about Debris found on African coast “almost certainly” from MH370, new debris found
