ST Aerospace took in S$479 million ($390 million) in revenue in the first quarter, up 5% from the same quarter of 2012, but down 15% from the December quarter of last year.
dnata, part of the Emirates Group, has announced a senior management change at its in-flight catering business, Alpha Flight Group. Lionel Wilton, chief executive officer of Alpha has announced that he will hand over the reins with effect from 31 December 2013.
One of the best pieces of news in aircraft economics recently has been the continued improvement in composites structures. Better materials and more efficient manufacturing methods have allowed composites to substitute for an ever larger portion of aircraft weight and volume.
Airbus and IBM are working together on an initiative called Airbus Smarter Fleet Solutions (ASFS) to integrate and further develop Airbus’ portfolio of software products and provide tailored fleet data management using an open, modular and flexible platform.
A J Walter Aviation (AJW) has been selected by Southern Air Inc. of Kentucky to provide power-by-the-hour support for its fleet of four Boeing 747 and four 777s.
Boeing Canada Winnipeg plans to increase its Murray Park Road manufacturing site by more than 22%, primarily to house new composites work for the 737 MAX.
US low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has signed a four-year contract with Lufthansa Technik (LHT) to overhaul thrust reversers on 28 Airbus A319s, A320s and A321s, with options for additional aircraft. LHT already supports APUs and components for Spirit’s fleet.
Two long-established Boeing-approved paint companies serving the airline market have merged with the acquisition of Spokane, Washington state-based Associated Painters Inc. by Leading Edge Aviation Services, Inc., based in Costa Mesa, Calif.
Taleris, a joint venture formed in December by GE Aviation and management consultants Accenture to provide predictive analytical services to airlines, has opened its headquarters in Irving, Texas.
Spring Airlines Japan has selected UTC Aerospace Systems supply wheels and brakes for 20 new Boeing 737-800s, citing the company’s ability to provide full carbon-brake MRO services at its Hong Kong center as a significant factor in its decision.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued a proposed airworthiness directive (AD) Monday signaling approval of modifications for Airbus A380 wing rib feet aimed at solving the aircraft’s wing cracking issue.
