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New Flying Blue programme
Flying Blue, Air France-KLM’s loyalty programme, is changing as from 1 April 2018 and will offer more simplicity and flexibility in the use of the programme, a clearer reward scale and more choice in the use of Miles. Earn Miles for each euro spent For each euro spent, Ivory, Silver, Gold and Platinum members will…
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Airbus receives go-ahead for twin GRACE-FO satellites
NASA-JPL and GFZ will continue a series of vital Earth system measurements with new satellites in spring 2018 Transport to Vandenberg launch site in California planned for December Friedrichshafen / Ottobrunn, 10/11/2017 – After a successful year-long test campaign by Airbus at IABG in Ottobrunn near Munich, the twin GRACE-FO (Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment…
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Boeing Forecasts $730 Billion Market for New Airplanes in Middle East
Airlines in region expected to need 3,350 new airplanes over next 20 years. Growing airport hubs, diverse business models, infrastructure investments driving regional demand. Boeing [NYSE: BA] forecasts that airlines in the Middle East will need 3,350 new airplanes over the next 20 years, valued at an estimated $730 billion. Boeing presented its 2017 Current Market Outlook (CMO)…
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Emirates’ 777X fleet to feature dual HGS™ from Rockwell Collins
Both pilot and co-pilot will experience benefits of head-up flying Selection part of Emirates’ order for 150 Boeing 777X aircraft Numerous Rockwell Collins systems standard equipped on 777X Emirates has opted to provide pilots with a technology that keeps eyes forward and focused on the outside world when flying their new Boeing 777X aircraft fleet.…
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New Calidus B-250 aircraft to feature Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion® integrated avionics.
New light attack aircraft with multi-role capabilities from Calidus launched at Dubai Airshow Pro Line Fusion avionics provide flexibility for implementation on multi-role aircraft Rockwell Collins has been selected by Calidus, a new aircraft manufacturer in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to provide Pro Line Fusion® on the new B-250 light attack aircraft with multi-role…
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Leonardo to provide pre-flight simulation of radar threats for UK’s new A400M
The company will supply equipment and training to the UK Royal Air Force to validate the A400M transport aircraft’s complex defensive aids suite (DAS) prior to use on real operations Leonardo’s ‘capability assurance’ closes the gap between confirmation of DAS functionality by the built-in-test-equipment (BITE) and verification of installed performance Leonardo’s UK-designed and built capability…
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Milestone Aviation and Leonardo to provide three AW169s to Falcon Aviation
Milestone Aviation Group (“Milestone”), a GE Capital Aviation Services company and the global leader in helicopter leasing, and Leonardo announced today that Falcon Aviation of Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) will expand its AgustaWestland AW169 helicopter fleet with the addition of a further three aircraft. The light-intermediate twin helicopters will have multi-mission capability with entry…
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Boeing, Azerbaijan Airlines Announce Deal for 787 Dreamliners, Freighters, 787 Landing Gear Exchange Program
Azerbaijan Airlines grows its 787 Dreamliner fleet from two to seven. The airline will be the launch customer for the 787 landing gear exchange program. Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) announced an order for five more 787-8 Dreamliners and a commitment to purchase two large freighters. The agreement, announced at the 2017 Dubai Air…
