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Embraer Signs Pool Program Contract to Support Germany’s WDL Aviation E190s fleet
aerobd.news : Embraer and WDL Aviation GmbH, a German charter and ACMI airline headquartered at Cologne Bonn Airport and part of the Zeitfracht logistics group, have signed an agreement on
Embraer and Sierra Nevada Corporation Awarded Contract to Deliver 12 A-29s for the Nigerian Air Force
aerobd.news : Embraer Defense & Security and its partner Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) were awarded a contract to deliver 12 A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft to the Nigerian Air
Embraer and SkyWest, Inc. Sign Contract for Nine E175 Jets
aerobd.news : Embraer and SkyWest, Inc. have signed a firm order for nine E175 jets, with deliveries expected to begin in 2019. The order has a value of USD 422
AirBridgeCargo sees volumes exceed 700,000 tonnes in 2018 driven by 25% growth in special cargoes
aerobd.news : AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), one of the leading carriers with dedicated airlift for special cargoes, saw its volumes of special commodities increase by over 25% in 2018, demonstrating its
Boeing and Safran joint venture powers ahead
aerobd.news : Boeing and Safran have received regulatory approvals to start producing aircraft auxiliary power units (APUs). The 50/50 joint venture, which was first announced in June 2018, will initially
CAE to acquire Bombardier Business Aircraft Training for US$645m
aerobd.news : CAE – the Canadian manufacturer of simulation technologies, modeling technologies and training services to airlines and aircraft manufacturers – has acquired Bombardier Business Aircraft Training (BAT) for US$645m.
Virgin Atlantic Cargo builds on record 2017 with 3% volume growth in first half of 2018
aerobd.news : Growth in life science, express, valuable and automotive shipments all contributed to a 3% year-on-year growth in tonnage for Virgin Atlantic Cargo in the first half of 2018.
Pratt & Whitney wins US$437 million contract to further develop adaptive engines
aerobd.news : Aero engine maker Pratt & Whitney has won a US$437m contract to develop its adaptive propulsion technology for use on the US Air Force’s next generation of fighter
Boeing wins US$805m deal to supply unmanned aerial refuelers
aerobd.news : Boeing is to supply the MQ-25 “Stingray” unmanned aerial refueler to the US Navy to operate from its aircraft carriers. Boeing beat Lockheed Martin and General Atomics for
AirBridgeCargo Airlines transports its 500th aircraft engine in 2018 as demand for abcXL product expertise grows
aerobd.news : AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), one of the world’s leading international cargo carriers, has transported its 500th aircraft engine in 2018, supporting long-term customers with the provision of timely, seamless
Rental scheme makes dynamics test equipment more accessible
aerobd.news : Vehicle dynamics and durability test equipment is valuable to development programs, but while big companies can invest in installing a range of such – usually expensive – equipment
Nikola Motor Company raises US$100m in first week of funding round
aerobd.news : “Nikola’s business model has been vetted, and the investment world is taking notice,” says CEO Trevor Milton. “So far this year we have kicked-off plans to build the
