U.S. Approves New Zealand C-130J Purchase
New Zealand has received State Department approvals to purchase five Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules following the type’s selection as its future transport aircraft. read more from Aviation Week – Aerospace Defense, Business & Commercial News https://ift.tt/2KLxwZ8 via IFTTT
The Week In Business Aviation – Nov. 22
A proposed multi-modal transport air terminal, Bell’s Model 525 to crack open the Middle Eastern VIP market, backing of hybrid-electric islander project, fuel burn savings and more. A weekly roundup of Business Aviation. read more from Aviation Week – Aerospace Defense, Business & Commercial News https://ift.tt/2pLZDQI via IFTTT
Cabins in Transition
Alex Derber For all the snazzy new interior options offered on the latest generation of aircraft, the bread and butter of the cabin market for MRO providers is in refreshing the cabins of older aircraft, either for existing operators or for new leasing customers. At a very rough estimate, around 1,000 aircraft transition between airlines […]
Used Seat Business Thriving With Traffic Growth
Henry Canaday As air traffic continues to grow and older aircraft stay in service, cabin interiors must be repaired and maintained. However, for aircraft that are aging towards retirement, operators may want to keep refurbishment cost as low as possible and because of this, used seats are seen as a very attractive choice. read more […]
Engine In-Service Fleets by Family, 2020
The number of global commercial aircraft engines in-service is expected to reach over 69,860 engines by the end of 2020. CFM56 will dominate the engine fleet by holding one-third of the engine market in 2020 followed by V2500 and CF34 with 9% and 8% respectively. read more from Aviation Week – Aerospace Defense, Business & […]
Aerospace & Defense Roundup: Nov, 21
Starship explosion, the return of Dassault Mirage F1s to flight, NASA’s IG raises commercial crew concerns, U.S. Air Force’s light attack competition and more. A roundup of aerospace, space, and defense news. read more from Aviation Week – Aerospace Defense, Business & Commercial News https://ift.tt/2KKUoYz via IFTTT