MTU Maintenance Zhuhai and Pratt & Whitney have signed a network agreement that covers the maintenance, repair and overhaul of Pratt & Whitney GTF™ PW1100G-JM engines at the facility in China. The facility will begin introduction of PW1100G-JM capabilities immediately and expects to be able to carry out MRO work from mid-2021. MTU Maintenance Zhuhai […]
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Rolls-Royce to create global aerospace leader as part of review of Civil Aerospace footprint
Rolls-Royce is proposing to increase the scope of ITP Aero’s supply chain activity, engineering and manufacturing capabilities. This comes as part of the ongoing detailed review of our Civil Aerospace facility footprint, as we focus on protecting key skills and technologies, reducing costs and positioning our business for recovery from the dramatic impact of the […]
Accelya – Air Transformation Lab
The COVID-crisis has uncovered a need for airlines to change, and fast. There is an upside to this new imperative. There has never been a more necessary time for far-reaching transformation in our industry than now. And to be successful, the airline voice needs to be at the center of new thinking and technology. That’s […]
Rolls-Royce to accelerate future Aerospace Technologies with ATI Programme
A new project led by Rolls-Royce with support from the ATI Programme will make future aerospace servicing technologies a reality. Engineers will work on 20 technologies that will reduce disruption for airlines and lessen our environmental impact by repairing components rather than scrapping them. Other industries such as nuclear and off-shore renewables will also benefit […]
Accelya Air Transformation Lab Survey
Accelya has embarked on a project, the Air Transformation Lab, to identify what is required to build profitability in the airline industry. As a part of the Air Transformation Lab initiative, Accelya is carrying out a survey, in partnership with Atmosphere Research Group, to understand airline professionals’ perspectives on the state of airline commerce, the […]
Angola Airlines Enlists SITA to provide faster Connectivity across its Network
TAAG Angola Airlines E.P. (TAAG) has signed a new five-year agreement with global air transport IT specialist, SITA, to roll-out new, faster network connectivity linking all 15 of the carrier’s airport sites located in Africa, Europe and Latin America. The deal marks the continuation of a strong partnership between the two organizations, dating back to […]
SITA steps up SMART Border Solutions to support new regulations for Entry and Exit to the EU Schengen Zone
SITA, the technology provider for the air transport and borders industry, today released a Positioning Paper detailing its latest generation of smart border solutions to facilitate the implementation of the new European Union Schengen Zone border controls planned for 2022. SITA’s new TS6 Automated Border Control (ABC) Kiosks have been developed to accommodate future upgrades […]
PREDICTIVE MOBILITY: Top 10 Big Data Company Worldwide in 2020
Predictive Mobility, the leading provider in Africa of marketing planning solutions, and partner of AFRAA since 2013, is announcing that it has been nominated as one of the Top 10 Big Data Company Worldwide in 2020. Since its creation in 2010, the company has created the largest aviation market intelligence database, including macro and micro […]
MTU Aero Engines: hydrogen puts the future at our fingertips
As the industry moves toward emission-free aviation, MTU Aero Engines welcomes the ZEROe concepts from European aircraft manufacturer Airbus. “Hydrogen is a highly attractive future option for us as an engine producer as well,” says MTU Chief Operating Officer Lars Wagner. “It should be used as a fuel right away,” he adds. Germany’s leading engine […]
Accelya – Air Transformation Lab
Accelya is delighted to introduce the Air Transformation Lab, a series of activities aimed at fostering the collaborative transformation of airline commerce and putting the airline voice at the center of industry survival, recovery, and long-term growth. In partnership with Atmosphere Research Group, Accelya will shed light on the current state of retailing and explore […]