Boeing Expands Volga Dnepr Group’s 747-8 Fleet, Includes Antonov 124 in Logistics Program

Boeing (NYSE:BA) and Volga-Dnepr Group, a world leader in transportation of unique, oversize and heavy cargo, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to further the Group’s fleet expansion with 20 additional 747-8 Freighters, valued at $7.4 billion at list prices. The agreement also adds the Antonov-124-100 aircraft to the long-term logistics support for Boeing and … Dowiedz się więcej

Milestone Aviation Group to Acquire 28 H175 Airbus Helicopters

Airbus Helicopters, a division of Airbus Group, and Milestone Aviation Group, a GE Capital Aviation Services company and the global leader in helicopter leasing, announced today that Milestone has increased its combined orders and options to a total of 28 H175s, the largest order for Airbus’ new super-medium-lift twin-engine rotorcraft. “We have full confidence in … Dowiedz się więcej

IATA Clarifies Cabin OK Initiative

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) issued comments clarifying key elements of its Cabin OK initiative which have been misunderstood in some reporting. The IATA Cabin OK initiative for carry-on bags aims to provide passengers with a greater assurance that their carry-on bags will travel with them in the aircraft cabin, even when the flight … Dowiedz się więcej

Aerospace : Paris Region at the forefront of industry

In the aerospace & defense sector, Paris Region is renowned for its specialist focus on R&T, for its vast network of skills centers and for a manufacturing capability with particular strength in aircraft engine and navigation equipment production. Presence of major global leaders in aircraft and equipment manufacturing 35% of the sector’s direct employees work … Dowiedz się więcej