Aerospace

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released February 2020 data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in cargo tonne kilometers (CTKs), decreased by 1.4% compared to the same period in 2019.

The U.S. is girding to ward off China’s influence on western A&D after COVID-19. But unanswered questions make it a long, hard slog.

Ask the Editors: A key factor is to create biofuel primarily from waste streams rather than purpose-grown plants.

European Commission to improve EGNOS performance in approach and targets use of Galileo for air navigation.

GLEBAR COMPANY has acquired EVERITE MACHINE PRODUCTS, NJ, which has produced electrochemical grinding machines for over seven decades.

Pete Ring to Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Flight Data Systems (FDS), Melbourne, Australia.

AVIA SOLUTIONS GROUP has decided to sell BALTIC GROUND SERVICES POLAND.

THOMA BRAVO agreed to acquire EXOSTAR to accelerate business growth.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in April showing that demand dropped 27.7% compared to the same period in 2019 - the sharpest fall ever recorded. However, African airlines were less affected by disruptions from COVID-19 than other regions in April.

Matt Patterson to Quality Assurance Manager of Evans Composites, Dallas.

INFORM was selected by IndiGo to provide GroundStar (GS) comprehensive optimization software suite to enhance workforce management processes.

STRATASYS is cutting workforce by 10% to accelerate growth with a leaner operating model; resizing was moved forward due to the impact of COVID-19.

SAFRAN SEATS has developed portfolio of retrofit devices to better isolate passengers in post-COVID-19 environment, including interspace equipment in

LONDON—The UK will launch a new tender for coastguard aviation services in 2021 with a focus on increased use of fixed-wing and unmanned platforms.

Alexandre de Juniac, director Ggeneral and CEO of IATA, attended at CAPA Aeropolitical and Regulatory Summit yesterday and delivered a keynote speech regarding raising the profile of regulatory affairs.

CPaT GLOBAL, TX was selected by Korean Air to provide tailored E-learning solutions to train A220, A330, 737NG, 747-400/-8, 777-200, and 787 pilots.

SAFRAN now estimates that less than 1,000 LEAP engines will be delivered in 2020 due to downturn in new aircraft deliveries from COVID-19; it is

EMBRAER lost $292m in 1Q20 (vs $42.5m net loss in 1Q19) on 23% lower revenues; it has $15.9b backlog. It says due to the uncertainty related to COVID

MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES completed acquisition of CRJ program for $550m and formed MHI RJ AVIATION GROUP (MHIRJ); deal includes maintenance

Karem tests OSTR rotor; Danes want electrofuels; DARPA/ONR try again on VTOL; active flow control; Scotland tests drone delivery.

Suppliers have more questions than answers as already announced production cuts must become reality, and even more could be revealed.

Ask the Editors: Several new turboprops have been proposed in Asia, and there might be modification programs for existing designs in the U.S. and Europe.

This webinar took place May 29, 2020 It has been nearly three months since the coronavirus forced much of Europe and North America into sudden

One of the challenges for African airlines is gaining access to suitable aircraft. Now, as Victoria Moores reports, leasing-support company, Six West, has an idea that could help.

Space company takes positives from failed first LauncherOne flight and targets speedy solution to engine probe as retest plans ramp up.