All articles by Brendan Sobie – Page 12
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Star expects to add more members in Latin America and Africa
The Star Alliance is focusing recruitment efforts in Africa and Latin America as the grouping is poised to expand beyond 30 members.
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TAM expects Star to generate $60m in additional revenues
Brazil's TAM expects its membership in Star Alliance to generate at least $60 million in additional annual revenues.
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Embraer rules out E-195X stretch
Embraer has scrapped the proposed 195X version of its twinjet family, after concerns from potential operators over its range. The Brazilian manufacturer...
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NewsTAM expects to begin OnAir trial in July
Brazil's TAM expects to finally begin trialling OnAir's in-flight mobile connectivity service in the third quarter of this year. TAM signed up as OnAir's...
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Re-engined E-Jets would offer at least 12% better fuel-burn
Embraer expects re-engining its E-jet family would generate at least a 12% reduction in fuel burn should the manufacturer decide to replace the current General...
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NewsEmbraer kills 195X over range concerns
Embraer has scrapped the proposed 195X version of its twin-jet family, after concerns from potential operators over its range. The Brazilian manufacturer...
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ST Aero to expand San Antonio facility
ST Aerospace San Antonio plans to open a new hangar by the end of this year which will result in an over 30% increase in the maintenance company's capacity. The...
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Monarch joins Boeing GoldCare team
Boeing has confirmed the selection of UK maintenance company Monarch Aircraft Engineering as a new partner for its GoldCare programme.
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EBACE: Honeywell expects Europe to lead recovery
Honeywell Aerospace (stand 7041) expects surging international demand, including in Europe, to lead a recovery in the business jet market.
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Brazil's TAM plans biofuels demonstration flight
Brazil's TAM has unveiled plans to hold a biofuels demonstration flight later this year.
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IAI aims to launch new cargo conversion product in 2011
Israel Aerospace Industries is looking at launching a new cargo conversion product in 2011 as interest in conversions begins to pick up after a slow 2009.
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Pemco to offer Boeing 757 combi and quick change conversions
Pemco World Air Services is planning to develop the first passenger to combi and passenger to quick change (QC) conversions for the Boeing 757 in addition...
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Sun n' Fun: HKS eyes new engine
Japan's HKS Aviation is looking at developing a more powerful version of its 700E two-cylinder engine. HKS chief executive Hiroyuki Hasegawa says the...
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MRO Americas: Monarch to maintain TUI 787s as Boeing drops SR Technics from GoldCare team
London Luton airport-based Monarch Aircraft Engineering looks to have stolen SR Technics' thunder with its selection by Boeing as the airframe maintenance supplier for 787 GoldCare programme launch customer TUI Travel.
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Sun n' Fun: SMA plugs on with diesel
SMA unveiled at Sun n' Fun a new version of its SR305. The French manufacturer is attempting to drum up demand for the general aviation diesel engine after...
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Sun n' Fun: Piper to deliver auto fuel-powered Warrior
Piper is preparing to deliver its first aircraft equipped to fly with automobile fuel. Piper vice-president engineering Dennis Olcott says the manufacturer...
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Sun n' Fun: Liberty delays diesel option
Liberty Aerospace has pushed back plans to begin offering its XL2 two-seat trainer with a diesel engine. At the Experimental Aircraft Association AirVenture...
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Sun n' Fun: Liberty eyes Japanese market
Liberty Aerospace has secured a Japanese type certificate for its XL2 two-seat aircraft.
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Sun n' Fun: Mooney aims to restart production by year-end
Mooney Aircraft has started taking deposits for 2010 models as it eyes restarting production after an 18-month hiatus. The Florida-based manufacturer,...
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Sun n' Fun: Light sport makers set sights on Europe
The US-based Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association (LAMA) announced at Sun 'n Fun the establishment of a European arm, LAMA-EU, whose mission will be...