The World of Aviation

The company, Ocean Infinity, concluded its first search in 2018 without any success, but is set to begin the investigation again by the first half of 2023, after investing in more advanced technology.

While the aviation industry continues to bounce back from the woes of the pandemic, supply chain issues and global lockdowns have continued to hamper production rates for several manufacturers.

The Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation, known as CCAR, has awarded a contract to Airbus Helicopters for the development, production, and initial in-service support of the Tiger MkIII attack helicopter upgrade program. 

Italy’s Aeronautical Armaments and Airworthiness Directorate (DAAA) has approved the award of a five-year contract to the Temporary Business Grouping (RTI) – a cooperative formed by Leonardo, Avio Aero and Lockheed Martin Aeronautics.

It was announced during Tuesday night’s State of the Union meeting, following the same move made in Europe, the United Kingdom and Canada days earlier.  

Airbus has asked a London High Court judge to award the planemaker US$220 million in damages over two A350 aircraft ready to be delivered but rejected by Qatar Airways. The European aerospace giant is hoping to recover the millions in compensation awarded to the Doha-based airline over the grounded widebodies. It comes as the latest