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By Tony Osborne
Advanced electronic warfare and avionic software developments are key features of Saab’s next-generation Gripen.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Angus Batey
Former RAF and NetJets pilot Adam Twidell established PrivateFly as a digital charter broker in St Albans, on the northern outskirts of London, in
Business Aviation

By Paul Seidenman, David Spanovich
For operators looking for a used, medium-sized helicopter, the Bell 212 is still popular. Tracing its ancestry to the single-engine UH-1 “Huey”
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Roger Cox
The Island Express S-76 accident and spacial disorientation.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By James Pozzi
Avia Prime Group is looking at further expansions of its MRO interests after doubling down on CFM56-3 capabilities at its Serbia-based JAT Tehnika
MRO

By Jens Flottau
Boeing’s proposed small widebody is the only near-term opportunity for a large new conventional engine.
Program Management

By Lee Ann Shay
Christopher Gibbs, HAECO’s group director components and engines, shares insights into the next steps for its engine business.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Patrick Veillette, Ph.D.
Avoiding hail requires proper usage of the weather radar system
Flight Deck

By James Pozzi
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) and Triumph Group have announced plans to form a joint venture to overhaul nacelles
MRO

By James Pozzi
Dutch investment company Panta Holdings has acquired two MRO businesses of Fokker Technologies/GKN Aerospace for an undisclosed amount. Effective
MRO

By Paul Seidenman
Whether in a corporate jet or a wide-bodied airliner, cabin lighting is now as much about mood as illumination.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Patrick Veillette, Ph.D.
How hail forms and how to forecast it.
Maintenance & Training

By Henry Canaday
Asset Backed Securities (ABSs) for leasing aircraft have proven surprisingly resilient during the COVID crisis, but they still pose risks for MROs
MRO

By Lee Hudson
The Pentagon awarded multibillion-dollar contracts with the goal of strengthening the U.S. homeland defense system.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Patrick Veillette, Ph.D.
Hail encounters can cause substantial damage to your aircraft and make flying difficult
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
AAR has hired its first all-female aircraft maintenance technician cohort in Miami, which will participate in a study to investigate how to attract women to MRO
Workforce & Training

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Inventory Locator Service (ILS) is adding new functionality and tools across its portfolio of digital supply chain solutions for the aviation aftermarket.
Supply Chain

By Alex Derber
One way for airframers to keeps costs down is to grant single-source supply agreements for components on the aircraft. The chosen supplier can then
MRO

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Thierry Dubois
Manufacturers are exploring UV and thermal disinfection as well as antimicrobial coatings to improve cabin hygiene.
Interiors & Connectivity

Universal Avionics Receives FMS Solution STC Universal Avionics has received EASA STC approval of its high-performance SBAS-FMS (satellite-based
MRO

By Alex Derber
Sound lifecycle cost planning means assessing a huge range of technical operational and financial factors related to aircraft. For instance, a fleet
MRO

By David Casey
While domestic airline capacity recovers, border closures are making it difficult for carriers to offer international departure seats.
Airports & Networks

By Guy Norris, Graham Warwick
Traditional engine-makers and startups position for emerging hybrid-electric power market.
Sustainability

The very latest in a series of critical market reports from AWIN’s Data and Analytics teams delving into the impact of COVID-19 on capital rates, jet fuel pricing and more.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By James Albright
Lessons learned from peer reviews.
Maintenance & Training