TRU Simulation + Training Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has acquired ProFlight, LLC, a leader in innovative and advanced pilot training. Based in Carlsbad, Calif., ProFlight is an FAA-approved Part 142 training center specializing in Cessna Citation CJ Series training, Cessna Conquest Series training, and offers an innovative continuous currency program that provides … Dowiedz się więcej
Exelis (NYSE: XLS) has been selected by San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to provide its airport ground vehicle and aircraft surveillance solutions to enhance airport surface safety and efficiency. Exelis, a global leader in providing critical network solutions, will provide SFO with its Symphony® vehicle movement area transponder (VMAT) and Symphony® MobileVueTM solutions. VMAT transmits … Dowiedz się więcej
Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced today the placement of several new full-flight simulators that expand capabilities for pilot training globally, while bringing more training closer to where airlines operate. Two simulators—a Next-Generation 737 and 777—are now ready for training at the Boeing Flight Services Singapore campus. Another 787 Dreamliner simulator has also been placed at the … Dowiedz się więcej
Boeing (NYSE: BA) announced today it has reached an agreement with five key Japanese partners for significant work on the new 777X airplane. Japan Aircraft Industries (JAI) and Japan Aircraft Development Corporation (JADC) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to provide approximately 21 percent of the major airplane structure components for the 777X, including … Dowiedz się więcej
Airbus confirms that Emirates Airline has decided to cancel its order of 70 A350 XWB aircraft*. The decision follows on-going discussions with the airline in light of their fleet requirement review, as demonstrated by their order of 50 additional A380 at the last Dubai Airshow and their continuous interest in the program. Airbus and Emirates … Dowiedz się więcej
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of State Corporation Rostec, announces that Pyotr Motrenko has been appointed Managing Director of its Rostvertol subsidiary by Rostvertol’s Board of Directors at a meeting held in Rostov-on-Don on 7 June. Outgoing General Director Boris Slusar has been elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of Rostvertol, with … Dowiedz się więcej