Lufthansa Cargo said it would equip all its Boeing 777 freighters with AeroSHARK innovative surface technology supplied by Lufthansa Technik and BASF starting in 2022, in an effort to improve fuel efficiency and help meet its long-term sustainability targets.
In a depressed air transport market where passenger transit is not expected to return to pre-pandemic levels until 2024 and belly hold capacity remains limited, Lufthansa Technik and Airbus have presented a new offer to Airbus A330 operators.
In a sign of the continued return of live events, the MRO Americas conference, held April 27-29, was sold out with more than 8,500 attendees. More than 75% opted for the in-person event with the remainder participating virtually.
Cargo feeder specialist Ameriflight is launching a parts-trading business and has plans to set up third-party maintenance services and launch a drone-delivery arm targeting urban areas, the company’s top executive revealed at Aviation Week’s MRO Americas April 28.
Boeing remains confident that internal challenges will not hamper its efforts to get the 737 MAX and 787 programs back on track but suggests that a prolonged trade stalemate between China and the U.S. could present near-term problems.
Embraer is evaluating options for supplying customers with used and serviceable material (USM), including potential partnerships with service providers.
Rolls-Royce and DHL Express have signed a TotalCare agreement for the Trent 700 engines that currently power the eight Airbus A330 freighter aircraft of the worldwide operating logistics company.