Airbus A340

328 Group Does A Brand Split
May 3, 2013 - 2:40am

The 328 Group returned to the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg with a new brand identity that splits the company into its two prime areas of expertise: “328” and “Jets.”

The move reflects 328 Group’s increasing portfolio of interior manufacture and design work on aircraft ranging from small helicopters to large airplanes such as the Airbus A340 and Boeing 767, and its expansion of maintenance expertise under the “Jets” brand. The change also comes following the recent acquisition of a new maintenance facility at London Biggin Hill Airport.
Australia Identifies Aviation Safety Risks
April 8, 2013 - 2:12pm

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) recently identified 100 safety risks across its aviation, marine and rail areas of responsibility, 36 of which relate to transport-category aviation. The ATSB report covers the period July 2009 through June 2012. Most risks were operationally focused within the aircraft itself, with a much smaller percentage related to ATC.

Air transport risks in 2011and 2012 also outweighed those identified as related to general aviation by three to one. Only five investigations, however, were categorized as complex (serious).

Airbus Near Loss of Control at Paris Explained
April 1, 2013 - 4:35pm

An Air France A340-300 nearly crashed while on approach to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) on March 13 last year because the crew failed to understand the danger cues the aircraft’s flight systems were showing them. The aircraft was already above the recommended altitude for glideslope intercept–with speedbrakes deployed–as it was being vectored for the Runway 8R Cat III ILS at CDG. On low-visibility approaches at CDG, ATC procedures also require aircraft to be slowed to less than 180 knots within 15 miles.
EASA Issues Emergency AD on A330/340
December 17, 2012 - 2:55pm

The European Aviation Safety Agency issued an emergency airworthiness directive December 4 for the angle of attack (AOA) probes of both the Airbus A330 and A340. The AD, which became effective December 6, results from an incident in which an A330 in the climb experienced a blockage of all AOA probes, leading to autopilot disconnection and activation of the alpha (angle of attack) protection system when Mach number increased.

Airbus Launches Gala Cabin Concept
December 10, 2012 - 1:50pm
Airbus' new Gala cabin concept

Airbus Corporate Jets is launching its new Gala cabin concept for the ACJ330/340 wide-bodies here at MEBA 2012. The choice of Dubai for the announcement should come as no surprise: the Middle East represents the most important market in the world for wide-body business and VIP aircraft.
First Completed Boeing BBJ 777-200LR Delivered by Amac
October 30, 2012 - 4:40pm

When a business aircraft completion takes more than 500,000 man-hours, you know nothing was spared on the project. “The principal set very high standards for this elegant interior,” said Bernd Schramm, COO of Amac Group, which delivered the first Boeing BBJ 777-200LR this week to a Middle East-based customer.

Basel, Switzerland-based Amac’s business is split among executive completions, maintenance work and its hangar space, which can accommodate up to three widebodies and six single-aisle bizliners, along with lighter aircraft.

Philippine Airlines Places Major Airbus Order
August 28, 2012 - 9:35am

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has placed a firm order for 34 current-generation Airbus A321s, 10 A321neos and 10 A330-300s, Airbus announced today. A plan by the flag carrier to embark on a fleet renewal program calls for deliveries to start next year.
Jet Aviation Basel Signs Completions Deal for BBJ3
August 15, 2012 - 12:55pm
Later this year Jet Aviation Basel will begin completion of a BBJ3 for an undisclosed Middle Eastern client.

An undisclosed Middle Eastern client has signed an agreement with Jet Aviation Basel for the completion of a BBJ3. Completion work on the cabin interior, designed by Studio E/motions, is scheduled to begin in the third quarter. The layout for the BBJ3 includes a spacious living area, a conference/dining room and a private bedroom with en suite bathroom.

Jet Aviation Basel Nets BBJ3 Completions Project
August 7, 2012 - 3:53pm

Jet Aviation Basel signed an agreement with an undisclosed Middle Eastern client for completion of a BBJ3. Completion work on the bizliner’s cabin interior, which was designed by Studio E/motions, is scheduled to begin in the third quarter. The layout for the BBJ3 will include a living area, a conference/dining room and a private bedroom with en suite bathroom. Jet Aviation Basel also recently delivered two newly completed private Airbus A340s–an A340-600 and an A340-300–to undisclosed customers.
Rolls-Royce Close To Sealing Trent 1000 Proposal For Boeing 787-10X
July 8, 2012 - 12:20am

Rolls-Royce was close to reaching an agreement with Boeing on the requirements for a Trent 1000-powered 787-10X just ahead of the Farnborough International Airshow. The planned new version of the Dreamliner widebody could become a formal program later this year, possibly linked to the prospective launch of an upgraded 777.

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