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Embraer to showcase new freighter and diverse aircraft lineup at Farnborough Airshow
/Embraer is set to make a strong showing at the Farnborough International Airshow, taking place from July 22-26, as the Brazilian aerospace company kicks off celebrations for its 55th anniversary. The company will debut its new E190F freighter aircraft, marking the first public appearance of the converted E-Jet cargo plane. Francisco Gomes Neto, President and
Read moreSaudi Arabia orders four more Airbus A330 tanker aircraft
/The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has placed an order for four additional Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for its air force. The new tankers will enter service with the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) in 2027, with conversion work set to begin in early 2026. Jean-Brice Dumont, Head of Air Power at
Read moreMunich Airport sees surge in passenger numbers for first half of 2024
/Munich Airport has reported a significant increase in passenger traffic for the first six months of 2024, with over 19 million travellers passing through its terminals. The figures represent a 14.8 percent rise compared to the same period last year, bringing the airport to nearly 85 percent of its pre-pandemic passenger volume from 2019. Aircraft
Read moreAircraft charter helps transport greater kudu to new home in Chile
/Air Charter Service (ACS) recently arranged the transport of an eight-month-old greater kudu named Linus from a zoo to a conservation area in Chile. The charter specialist coordinated a complex journey involving two aircraft and an overnight stopover to move the young antelope safely to his new habitat. Richard Thompson, President of ACS Americas, said:
Read moreRheinmetall’s electric air starter passes Air Canada tests
/Rheinmetall Canada has successfully completed operational testing of its new electric air start unit with Air Canada. The Rheinmetall eMSU, described as the first fully electric air start unit, successfully started an Airbus A220 equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW1524G engines during the trials. Designed to provide pneumatic power to aircraft engines, the eMSU features
Read morednata secures multi-year catering contract with ITA Airways in USA
/Global air and travel services provider dnata has won a multi-year contract to supply inflight catering services to ITA Airways at two major U.S. airports. Key points: 1. Contract scope: – Provide catering services for ITA Airways flights from Los Angeles International (LAX) and San Francisco International (SFO) airports – Production and uplift of over
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