Content Archive: June 2019

Airlines

Air France Moves To Remove Single-use Plastic

The airline will eliminate 1,300 tons of single-use plastic by year-end.
Aircraft

Airbus Wins A330neo Order from Virgin Atlantic

The new widebodies are part of the airline’s goal to become the UK’s second flag carrier at London Heathrow.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Obtains Further FAA Nods for EFVS-to-land

The most recent approvals for the EFVS credit were for the G650ER, G650, G550, and G450.
Aircraft

Daher, Airbus, Safran Team on EcoPulse Hybrid Propulsion

French companies anticipate first flight of the demonstrator, based on the TBM platform, in 2022.
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Aircraft

Airbus Launches 4,700-nm A321XLR

Air Lease Corporation commits to 27 of the new model as part of an order for 100 Airbus narrowbodies.
Aircraft

Meggitt To Provide Brake-by-wire for Qatar’s Typhoons

Meggitt has also developed a new real-time brake monitoring system.
Aircraft

Mitsubishi Working with Partners on M100 Definition

The smaller of two SpaceJet variants would carry airframe advances to ensure lighter weight and improved aerodynamics.
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Regulations and Government

EASA to Tighten Training Rules, Expand EBT

Currently, EASA promotes evidence-based training on a voluntary program for airplane operators that fly multi-pilot operations with access to simulators.
Engines

Safran Moving Ahead with New Engine Programs

Safran Helicopter Engines on track to certify four engines in 2019, launching new technology
Charter & Fractional

Episode 22: Otto's Pilots Part 2 | AIN's Tales from the Flight Deck Podcast

I’m an old Marine and Marine’s don’t leave our people behind.
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