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AIRBUS WINS NEW of show commitments confirm the strong market appetite for all our leading aircraft ATR APPOINTS BUSINESS FOR 431 product families, from our newest member, COMMERCIAL the 100-150 seater A220, complemented by MAGGIE BERGSMA AIRCRAFT AT our A320 Family up to 240 seats, seamlessly AS HEAD OF connected to our widebody family with the COMMUNICATIONS FARNBOROUGH all-new A330neo and A350 XWB which span AIRSHOW 2018 from 250-370 seats. At the top end, our A380 AND CORPORATE is now opening new opportunities for the BRANDING second-hand market”. “I am especially pleased about the TR announces the appointment strong response that our Widebody Family is A of Maggie Bergsma as Head of enjoying. Over 150 orders and commitments Communications and Corporate Branding for our A330/A350/A380 offerings in 2018 for ATR. Maggie joins ATR from Airbus are a strong endorsement. At Airbus, we are Defence and Space where she held several positive about our future – in Single Aisles, senior communication roles for the last Widebodies and the Middle of the Market. seven years after having been with Airbus We are right there with the right aircraft.” Commercial Communications for eight years, and spending 15 years in international consultancy prior to that. Maggie will report to Chief Executive Officer Christian VISTARA CONFIRM Scherer. “We are very happy to welcome a great irbus announced strong commercial AGREEMENT FOR Communications leader to the ATR family. aircraft business during the UP TO TEN 787 A Maggie brings a wealth of experience Farnborough Airshow 2018, with successes DREAMLINERS and skills to further strengthen our across its broad product portfolio – including Communications and Branding team. We the new A220 and A330neo families. look forward to her engagement in taking 1. Pre-show ATR into the future” said Christian Scherer. Airbus came into the show already with Maggie commented: “I am thrilled to join 177 Single Aisle and 84 Widebody orders in ATR, a fast moving and modern enterprise 2018, complemented by a pre-show order with an energetic culture, not to mention for 60 A220-300s, the latter bringing the pre- its unique combination of the Airbus and show intake. Leonardo DNA.” 2. New business at Farnborough During the show the company won further new business for 431 aircraft (93 AIRASIA X ORDERS firm orders and 338 MoUs). These 431 commitments comprise 60 A220-300s, 304 34 MORE A330NEO A320 Family aircraft, 42 A330neos and 25 A350 XWBs. Notably, the 42 commitments istara confirmed the joint venture for the new A330neo includes both the -800 V between Singapore Airlines and and -900 models – a strong endorsement at Tata Group, has agreed to order six 787- the show for this Family. 9 Dreamliners, with options for four more 3. Summary of business to date for 2018 jets at the 2018 Farnborough International at close of show Airshow. Following these announcements at irAsia X has placed an order with Farnborough, Airbus increased its grand total The agreement, valued at $2.8 billion Airbus for an additional 34 A330neo for the year to 752 aircraft (354 firm orders at current list prices, will enable Vistara to A widebody aircraft. The order was announced and 398 MoUs). The 752 commitments in become the first operator of the 787-9 in at the Farnborough Air Show in the UK by 2018 comprise: 120 A220s; 481 A320 Family; India. In addition, the new Dreamliners will Kamarudin Meranun, AirAsia Co-Founder 56 A330 Family, 75 A350 Family and 20 mark the first widebody airplanes for the and AirAsia X Group Chief Executive Officer, A380s. Indian carrier and will help launch long-haul Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz, Chairman of AirAsia X Eric Schulz, Airbus Chief Commercial operations. and Eric Schulz, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer said: “Our year to date and our end Officer. The latest agreement reaffirms

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AirAsia X’s position as the largest airline ATR DELIVERS REPUBLIC customer for the A330neo, with the total number of aircraft ordered by the airline 1,000TH ATR 72, AIRWAYS SIGN increasing to 100. All the A330neo aircraft BEST-SELLING LETTER OF INTENT ordered by AirAsia X are the larger A330-900 REGIONAL FOR UP TO 200 model. AIRCRAFT IN E175S Offering range capability enabling non- stop services to Europe, including from Kuala PRODUCTION TO Lumpur to London, the A330neo will allow INDIGO AirAsia X to expand its value-based long haul model with even lower operating costs, while enabling its passengers to fly further more often with highly competitive fares. AirAsia X will be the first airline in Asia to operate the A330neo, with deliveries epublic Airways, the world’s largest of aircraft on order with Airbus scheduled R E-Jet operator, announced at the 2018 to start in Q4 2019. The A330neo will be Farnborough Airshow that they have signed TR achieved an important milestone operated by AirAsia X out of its bases in a Letter of Intent (LoI) for a firm order of 100 with the delivery of its 1,000th ATR 72. Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. A E175, with the right to convert to E175-E2 The aircraft took to the sky in the colours aircraft, and purchase rights for an additional AirAsia Co-Founder and AirAsia X Group of leading Indian domestic carrier, IndiGo. 100 E175 aircraft. If all purchase rights are Chief Executive Officer Kamarudin Meranun This delivery consolidates the ATR 72 as exercised, the contract has a value of up to said: “Long haul low-cost is something we an outstanding commercial success and a USD 9.3 billion based on current list prices. strongly believe in, and this order shows benchmark in the regional aviation market. This order will be included in Embraer’s our confidence in the AirAsia X model. We The ATR 72 was officially launched on backlog as soon as it becomes firm, later this lobbied hard for the A330neo after seeing January 1986 with its first delivery to the year. the success of the A320neo, and working Finnish carrier Finnair in October 1989. Its closely with Airbus, we have arrived at an “We are pleased to expand our enduring popularity with customers and aircraft that we are confident will allow us to partnership with Republic as one of our operators over 30 years later is a testament expand our low fares offering beyond Asia largest and most valuable customers,” said to the quality of the aircraft and its many Pacific to the rest of the world.” John Slattery, President & CEO, Embraer innovations over time. The programme Commercial Aviation. “With a relationship AirAsia Co-Founder and AirAsia X was launched with the ATR 72-200 (187 spanning 20 years, we are immensely Co-Group Chief Executive Officer Tan Sri deliveries) before the introduction of the honored to continue being an integral part Tony Fernandes added: “Our decision not ATR 72-500 (365 deliveries) in 1997 with of their success as they expand their fleet only to reconfirm our existing order for 66 American Eagle. The most recent model, the with additional E175s. Republic is a critical A330neo, but to add 34 more, follows what ATR 72-600 (448 deliveries), was launched in component of Embraer’s history and we is probably one of the most thorough aircraft 2009 and entered into service with Royal Air are absolutely committed to providing a evaluations the industry has ever seen. We Maroc in 2011. With continuous innovation product that appeals to their customers have looked at every aspect of the A330neo at the heart of ATR, this aircraft continues to while delivering solutions that increase from technical performance and reliability to integrate new technologies and solutions, profitability.” passenger comfort and it is clearly the right allowing operators to open new routes “Over the past two decades we have aircraft for us to expand efficiently our fast- and ensure connectivity with unbeatable acquired more than 350 jets through our growing long haul network.” economics. partnership with Embraer,” said Bryan Eric Schulz, Airbus Chief Commercial Commenting on this achievement ATR’s Bedford, Republic’s President and CEO. Officer commented: “We are extremely Chief Executive Officer Christian Scherer “Through this partnership we have delivered pleased to announce this important said: “The ATR 72 has proven to be an industry leading safety, service and reliability agreement with AirAsia X. This is the strongest outstanding success for over three decades. to our codeshare partners, and this order possible endorsement for the unbeatable We are sincerely proud of delivering this positions Republic to focus on the next stage operating economics, performance and 1,000th aircraft, as it underlines the many of growth in the North American regional cost-effectiveness that the A330neo brings advantages it provides to airlines when it market. The E-Jet has proven to be a product to the market in its size category. We look comes to ensuring essential connectivity and that allows Republic to provide a reliable forward to working with AirAsia X on the exploring new business opportunities. We and seamless product experience with our entry into service of this great aircraft with look forward to consolidating and extending mainline partners, and when coupled with the carrier as it expands its route network to the attractiveness and success of the ATR 72 our 5,500 dedicated aviation professionals, it more destinations around the world.” for many more years.” delivers on our long-term vision of being the regional airline of choice.”

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Republic Airways and Embraer to grow at significant rates. According to welcomed by SpiceJet officials and gifted a established their partnership in 1999 when industry data, domestic air traffic in India memento. one of its former subsidiaries, Chautauqua has grown about 20 percent in each of the With the commencement of operations Airlines, took delivery of its first ERJ 145 past four years. to Kanpur, SpiceJet is now operating on in the livery of US Airways Express. Today, “We are honored to extend our all sectors allotted to the airline under the Republic Airline operates a fleet of nearly deep partnership with Jet Airways as first phase of UDAN and has also begun 190 Embraer 170/175 aircraft and provides they modernize their fleet with the most operations to airports like Hubli that it fixed-fee flights operated under its major capable single-aisle airplanes,” said Boeing bagged in the second phase of UDAN. airline partner brands of American Eagle, Commercial Airplanes President and CEO With the launch of flight services Delta Connection and United Express. Kevin McAllister. “This is a testament to the passengers from Kanpur can now market-leading economics and reliability of conveniently travel to a host of other cities the 737 MAX. I am confident that these new both on SpiceJet’s domestic as well as JET AIRWAYS airplanes will support Jet Airways’ domestic international network via multiple onward and international expansion.” connections from Delhi. SpiceJet received an ANNOUNCE Jet Airways is India’s second-largest overwhelming response for its first voyage ORDER FOR AN airline with a fleet of nearly 120 airplanes as it flew to and from Kanpur. ADDITIONAL 75 737 serving more than 60 destinations in 15 Ajay Singh, Chairman and Managing MAX AIRPLANES countries across Asia, Europe and North Director, SpiceJet said “SpiceJet is proud America. to connect Kanpur with Delhi and multiple domestic and international destinations on our network. Kanpur, regarded as the commercial capital of Uttar Pradesh and SPICEJET FLAGS one of the major industrial hubs of India OFF ITS DAILY has for long deserved to hold a prominent DIRECT DELHI- position on the country’s aviation map. Being connected to Delhi will enhance the et Airways confirmed that the carrier KANPUR-DELHI city’s business potential while benefitting J placed an order for an additional 75 737 UDAN FLIGHT both business and leisure travellers with MAX 8 airplanes during a signing ceremony enhanced connectivity options.” at the 2018 Farnborough International “SpiceJet has been the most enthusiastic Airshow. The order, valued at $8.8 billion supporter of UDAN since the very beginning. at current list prices, was previously posted July also marks a landmark year of SpiceJet as unidentified on Boeing’s Orders and operating flights under UDAN. With the Deliveries website. addition of Kanpur, SpiceJet will operate This order for an additional 75 MAX 15 daily flights under UDAN and we see a airplanes helps the Indian carrier expand huge potential in all these routes. We look its network to meet surging demand in the forward to beginning operations on the piceJet, the country’s favourite airline, fastest-growing aviation market in the world. other remaining routes very soon” he added. S flagged-off its first daily direct flight “Our latest order for 75 additional Boeing between Kanpur and Delhi. The inaugural 737 MAX aircraft reflects our long standing event was graced by Shri Yogi Adityanath, association with Boeing and reposes our Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, CYIENT UNVEILS faith in the aircraft they manufacture,” said Shri Suresh Prabhu, Hon’ble Minister of Naresh Goyal, Chairman of Jet Airways. “The Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, THEIRTRANSFORMATIONAL MAX will allow us to offer guests a superior Smt. Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti, Hon’ble Minister X-BAND TRANSMIT AND and well differentiated experience using of State for Food Processing Industries, Shri RECEIVE MODULE AT THE a modern, reliable and fuel efficient fleet. Murli Manohar Joshi, Hon’ble Member of The order also emphasizes Jet Airways’ Parliament and Shri Ajay Singh, Chairman FARNBOROUGH AIRSHOW commitment to the growth and potential of & Managing Director, SpiceJet. Kanpur is yient, a global provider of engineering, the Indian aviation market.” SpiceJet’s seventh destination under UDAN. manufacturing, geospatial, networks, In June, the Mumbai-based carrier took C The airline hosted a flag-off ceremony at and operations management services to delivery of its first MAX, a new and improved Ganesh Shanker Vidyarthi Airport at Kanpur global industry leaders,has showcased 737 that delivers a double-digit improvement which was graced by many other dignitaries. their marketleading Radio Frequency in fuel efficiency and improved passenger A customary lamp lighting ceremony was (RF) capabilities at the 2018 Farnborough comfort. These new airplanes arrive into organised marking the inauguration of International Airshow. The newly developed an Indian aviation market that continues the operations and the first passenger was

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TRM wasunveiled at the company’s chalet. olombian airline EasyFly and market- production certificate on the same day This technology enhances both Cyient’s RF C leading turboprop manufacturer ATR speaks to the rigor inherent in the G500 design capabilities and their design-led- signed a Memorandum of Understanding program and the commitment to excellence manufacturing. for the purchase of five ATR -600 series of the entire Gulfstream team,” said Mark The Cyient TRM was developed using aircraft, of which three are ATR 72-600s Burns, president, Gulfstream. “The tens of non-exportcontrolled components andcan and two are ATR 42-600s. EasyFly became thousands of lab hours combined with the be seamlessly applied to multiple radar an ATR operator in 2014 when it began more than 5,000 hours we’ve flown the five systems including, ground surveillance, the progressive replacement of its fleet G500 flight-test aircraft will help ensure border surveillance, air defense, and airborne of Jetstream 41s. The new ATR 72-600s we deliver a high-performing, reliable, fighter radar. The technology can also be will mainly serve growing point-to-point mature aircraft to customers. We’re excited easily adapted to multiple configurations operations from the hub of northern city of to conclude the type certification effort, such as tile architecture and quad-TRM. Bucaramanga, a city with one of the fastest complete the production-certificate audit developing economies in Colombia. The and move on to the next phase of this Cyient’s VP for Avionics, Kaushal ATR 42-600s will be used to further expand program: delivering aircraft. We appreciate Jadia,states, “The Cyient Transmit and current operations, thus boosting regional the FAA’s diligence and cooperation in Receive Module offers a significant value point-to-point connectivity with the aim to certifying this aircraft and confirming the proposition for the global radar market. support and increase ongoing development capabilities of our new manufacturing Cost is often a limiting factor whenadopting of local economies. facilities. We look forward to seeing the new sophisticated radar platforms. The G500 in our customers’ hangars soon.” Cyient TRM offers a Commercial Off-the- EasyFly President, Alfonso Avila, said: Shelf (COTS) design that eases production “EasyFly has experienced double-digit traffic The FAA type certification verifies the processes, increases performance, and and revenue growth every year since the airworthiness of the aircraft’s design, while lowers costs by more than 30%.” incorporation of ATR aircraft into our fleet the production certificate confirms that the and we intend to continue our development company’s production processes comply Anand Parameswaran, Senior Vice by acquiring both the ATR 42-600 and 72- with Federal Aviation Regulations. The G500 President,Aerospaceand Defense at 600. We understand that the modern -600 is the first clean-sheet Gulfstream aircraft to Cyient,commented, “Cyient is continuing to series is the best aircraft to support our receive its type and production certificates invest in research and development through continuing growth as its economics allow on the same day. our NBA program and the TRM is just one us to offer our passengers attractive pricing of the many ground-breaking technologies During the G500 certification program, whilst also delivering them the standards of that we plan to launch. Our design-led- Gulfstream demonstrated even better comfort that they would enjoy on single- manufacturing solutions are transforming performance for the G500, including a takeoff aisle aircraft.” the A&D product development lifecycle, distance of just 5,200 feet/1,585 meters, 200 creating a competitive advantage for our ft/61 m less than originally projected. customers.” The G500 expands the possibilities TheNew Business Accelerator GULFSTREAM G500 for high-speed travel by offering an unprecedented combination of speed, The Cyient NBA program is an in- EARNS BOTH TYPE technology, reliability, safety and house investment vehicle created as part performance. The aircraft is optimized for of the company’s goal to provide end-to- AND PRODUCTION comfort and productivity, with low cabin end solutions to their clients. The NBA’s CERTIFICATES sound levels and cabin altitudes, 100 percent objective is to identify the most critical FROM U.S. FAA fresh air and 14 panoramic windows that industry challenges and develop innovative bathe the cabin in natural light. solutionsthat help clients compete and succeed in their respective markets. The Gulfstream is setting a new safety NBA initiative alsofosters a business standard as the first original equipment model that promotes global engineering manufacturer in business aviation to offer collaboration and accelerates growth across active control sidesticks, 10 touchscreens the A&D industry. Cyient is among the elite in the flight deck and a third-generation in innovation and the NBA will provide a Enhanced Vision System, optimizing pilot platform for new solutions to be delivered awareness in low visibility. The award- ulfstream announced the Gulfstream to the industry. winning Symmetry Flight Deck also includes G G500 received both its type certification Synthetic Vision-Primary Flight Display and and production certificate from the U.S. Head-Up Display II. The G500 is the first Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). These aircraft certified to use enhanced vision to EASYFLY SIGNS certifications pave the way for the first land and the first business aircraft certified completed G500 delivery to a customer as to Stage 5 noise standards. FOR FIVE ATR -600S planned later this year. “Receiving the type certification and

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record in Africa and other regions of the n a deal that will see the Middle East’s UGANDA world, we are confident that the CRJ900 I first E2 operator, Embraer announced, aircraft will help us succeed.” at the Farnborough Airshow 2018, that has NATIONAL signed a firm order for 10 E195-E2 aircraft AIRLINES with Kuwaiti airline, Wataniya Airways. The COMPANY firm order will be included in Embraer’s 2018 FIRST BOEING third-quarter backlog. The contract also LIMITED SIGNS APACHE, CHINOOK includes 10 purchase rights for the same FIRM ORDER HELICOPTERS FOR model, bringing the total potential order to up to 20 aircraft. FOR FOUR INDIA COMPLETE BOMBARDIER The order has an estimated value of INAUGURAL USD 1.3 billion, at current list price, with all CRJ900 AIRCRAFT FLIGHTS the purchase rights being confirmed. The deliveries will start in 2020. “It’s great to welcome Wataniya Airways to the E-Jets operator family”, said John Slattery, President & CEO, Embraer Commercial Aviation. “Wataniya will not only be the first E2 operator in the Middle East, but also the worldwide launch customer of ombardier Commercial Aircraft our staggered seat business class, which will announced today that it has signed a establish a new level of comfort in business B oeing and India recently took a firm order for four new CRJ900 regional jets class for crossover narrow-body jets.” significant step toward modernizing with Uganda National Airlines Company. B The airline will configure the E195-E2 in the Indian Air Force’s helicopter fleet by Based on the list price for the CRJ900 aircraft, comfortable layout of 118 seats, with 12 in completing the first flights of Apache and the firm order is valued at approximately business class and 106 in economy class. Chinook helicopters destined for delivery US$190 million. “The E195-E2 will allow us to open non- next year. “We congratulate the Government of served markets and increase frequencies, “We look forward to delivering this Uganda for the revival of its national flag delivering better connectivity to the Kuwait phenomenal capability to India,” said David carrier, and are thrilled that the new airline market”, said Rakan Al-Tuwaijri, CEO of Koopersmith, vice president and general has selected Bombardier and the CRJ900 Wataniya Airways. “We have chosen the manager, Boeing Vertical Lift. “From coastal regional jets for its upcoming debut,” staggered seats to differentiate ourselves operations to high-altitude mountainous said Jean-Paul Boutibou, Vice President, from the competition, offering a superior missions, these aircraft will play vital roles Sales, Middle-East and Africa, Bombardier product with extra leg room and better with the Indian armed forces.” Commercial Aircraft. privacy for our customers.” India ultimately will receive 22 AH-64E “Recognized for its superior economics Apache attack, and 15 CH-47F(I) Chinook and efficiency, the CRJ Series aircraft transport, helicopters. have enabled airlines worldwide to serve communities with better connectivity, JETBLUE SIGNS and we look forward to supporting the COMMITMENT development of Uganda’s regional air travel KUWAIT’S FOR 60 A220- with these CRJ900 regional jets.” WATANIYA 300 AIRCRAFT, Uganda Airlines will operate the CRJ900 in dual-class configuration with 76 seats, AIRWAYS, SIGNS A CONVERTS 25 including 12 first class seats. CONTRACT FOR A320NEO ORDERS “We are delighted to have ordered the THE E195-E2 TO LARGER world’s leading regional jet, and we look A321NEO forward to providing the most modern passenger experience in regional aviation to etBlue became the first customer for the the people of Uganda and across Africa,” said J newly-rebranded Airbus A220 aircraft, Ephraim Bagenda, CEO, Uganda National signing a Memorandum of Understanding Airlines. “As we were establishing Entebbe for 60 firm orders for the larger A220-300 as a strong hub in East Africa and building model. In addition, the airline converted more connectivity in Africa, we thoroughly 25 of its current orders for Airbus A320neo reviewed our needs. With its proven track

AVIATION UPDATE AUGUST 2018 9 QUICK UPDATE aircraft into orders for the larger A321neo. AIR BOTSWANA ATR-600 series, like Air Botswana, will stand JetBlue’s A321neos and A220s will be in a class of their own, both economically powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines. SIGNS FOR TWO and in terms of passenger comfort. “JetBlue’s selection of the A220 aircraft ATR 72-600S as a complement to its growing A320 Family fleet is a tremendous endorsement – both of the A220 itself and of the way these two VIETJET TO ORDER aircraft can work together to provide airline 50 MORE A321NEO network flexibility and a great passenger experience,” remarked Eric Schulz, Chief Commercial Officer for Airbus. “JetBlue will be able to leverage the unbeatable efficiency of both the A321neo and the A220-300, as well as taking advantage of the roomiest frican airline Air Botswana today and most passenger-pleasing cabins of any A signed a firm order for two ATR 72- 600s. Having operated ATR -500 series aircraft in their size categories.” ietnamese carrier Vietjet has signed a aircraft since 1996, the Botswanan national “We are evolving our fleet for the future Memorandum of Understanding with flag carrier has been an ATR operator for V of JetBlue, and the A220-300’s impressive Airbus for the purchase of an additional 50 more than 20 years and will now upgrade range and economics offer us flexibility and A321neo single aisle aircraft. The agreement and restructure its fleet with the addition support our key financial and operating was announced at the Farnborough Air of the latest generation turboprop aircraft. priorities,” said Robin Hayes, the airline’s chief Show today by Vietjet Vice President Dinh The ATR -600 series is the market leader in executive officer. “As JetBlue approaches Viet Phuong and Eric Schulz, Airbus Chief the regional aviation segment with a 40% our 20th anniversary, the A220, combined Commercial Officer. fuel burn advantage against its turboprop with our A321 and restyled A320 fleet, will The latest agreement will see the competitor. It is a proven route opener, help ensure we deliver the best onboard carrier’s backlog of orders for the A320 having opened 150 routes in 2017 thanks to experience to customers and meet our Family rise to 129 aircraft, including 123 its versatility and operational efficiency. long-term financial targets as we continue A321neo and 6 A321ceo. Vietjet will use the The aircraft will be configured with a disciplined growth into the future.” additional aircraft to meet growing demand 70-seat, dual class cabin, and deliveries are Complementing the A320 Family, the for its services on both its domestic and scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter A220-100 and A220-300 models cover international networks. of this year. They are also equipped with the segment between 100 and 150 seats Vietjet first took to the skies in 2011 and the newest navigation aid tools. The airline and offer a comfortable five-abreast cabin. now operates an all-Airbus fleet currently currently operates a fleet of three ATR 42- With the most advanced aerodynamics, comprising 59 A320 Family aircraft. The 500s and one ATR 72-500. With this deal, the CFRP materials, high-bypass engines and carrier’s route network already spans the airline will start a progressive replacement fly-by-wire controls, the A220 delivers 20 whole of Vietnam and some 30 destinations of their former turboprop fleet, adding the percent lower fuel burn per seat compared across Asia. newest standards of comfort. with previous generation aircraft. The type The A321neo is the latest and largest Agnes Tsholofelo Khunwana, CEO of will serve a worldwide market for smaller member of the best-selling Airbus single Air Botswana, said: “ATR is very reliable and single-aisle airliners, estimated at around aisle family and is firmly established as the has served us very well for over 20 years. 6,000 such aircraft over the next 20 years. most popular aircraft in its size category, The aircraft are very efficient and generally Airbus manufactures, markets and supports seating up to 240 passengers in a single class have favourable economics. Acquiring the A220 aircraft under the recently finalized “C layout. It also offers the longest range in its new generation ATR 72-600 in a dual class Series Aircraft Limited Partnership” (CSALP) category, flying up to 4,000 nautical miles configuration would be our most customer- agreement. non-stop or around nine hours flying time. centric development this year which I am “The CSALP partnership between Airbus, confident, would greatly be embraced by Incorporating the latest engines, Bombardier and Investment Quebec is our market.” aerodynamic advances and cabin committed to bringing the world the very innovations, the A321neo offers a reduction Christian Scherer, Chief Executive Officer best aircraft in the 100- to 150-seat market, in fuel consumption of at least 15 per cent of ATR commented: “Air Botswana’s decision and JetBlue’s choice of the A220-300 shows per seat from day one and 20 per cent by to upgrade their fleet with two ATR 72-600s that our team is producing a winner,” said 2020. To date, the A320 Family has won makes perfect sense in the context of the Philippe Balducchi, Chief Executive Officer more than 14,200 orders and over 7,800 African market. There are currently around of CSALP. “We look forward to the A220 aircraft are currently in service with 330 400 regional passenger aircraft flying in serving JetBlue and its customers well for operators worldwide. A321neo 2018 list Africa. Many of them will soon need to be many, many years.” price: US$129.5m. replaced to ensure the continuation of regional connectivity. Operators with the

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INDIA’S VISTARA earlier MoU announced at last year’s Dubai determined. TO ADD 50 AIRBUS Airshow. Commenting on the announcement, Tom The firm order was signed during the Anderson, Senior Vice-President Programs A320NEO FAMILY Farnborough International Airshow by Rakan and Customer Services of ATR, said: “The AIRCRAFT TO Al-Tuwaijri, Chief Executive Officer of Golden entry into service of a new EASA-certified FLEET Falcon Aviation, and Eric Schulz, Airbus Chief ATR 72-600 Full Flight Simulator showcases Commercial Officer. our commitment to providing easy access Wataniya Airways resumed operations in and flexible training solutions adhering to July 2017 and currently operates a fleet of the highest standards. As regional traffic is four A320 family aircraft serving destinations expected to grow by 4.5% annually in the in the Middle East, Europe, Africa and Asia next 20 years, ATR is working hard to deliver from its home base in Kuwait. The A320neo solutions to one of the major challenges family aircraft will support the airline’s vision faced by our industry today: the increasing to become the fastest growing and leading need for pilots.” airline in the country. ATR has five training centers based in Toulouse, Paris, Johannesburg, Singapore and Miami, and offers a unique range of pilot ISTARA, the New Delhi-based carrier, training courses including Type Rating, TRI V has signed a letter of Intent (LoI) ATR FURTHER Instructor Course, Multi Crew Coordination, for 13 A320neo aircraft to add to its BOOSTS TRAINING Low Visibility Operations, modular PBN existing portfolio of 21 Airbus aeroplanes, CAPACITIES AS (Performance Based Navigation), upgrade to reconfirming the appeal of the best-selling Captain etc. single aisle family. LATEST ATR 72- ATR also offers an integrated Cadet The full-service airline has also 600 FULL FLIGHT programme in partnership with Europe’s top committed to an additional 37 A320neo SIMULATOR aviation school ENAC. This two-year end-to- Family aircraft from lessors. The combined end course aims at training high-end ready- agreements would add 50 A320neo Family IN TOULOUSE to-fly First Officers with Captain’s DNA, to Vistara’s fleet. The engine selection for RECEIVES EASA thereby offering a long-term solution to the VISTARA’s latest firm order is Leap CFM. CERTIFICATION pilot shortage. The first ATR-ENAC cadets For VISTARA, the A320neo will be the first will be ready to fly in October. aircraft to fly regional international routes. Featuring the widest single aisle cabin in the sky, the efficient A320neo Family incorporates the very latest technologies UNITED AIRLINES including new generation engines and SIGN CONTRACT Sharklets, which together deliver more than 15 percent fuel and CO2 savings from FOR 25 E175S day one and 20 percent by 2020 as well as 50 percent noise reduction. With more than 6,100 orders received from over 100 customers, the A320neo Family has captured some 60 percent share of the market.

TR, the world’s leading turboprop A manufacturer, has received certification KUWAIT’S from the European Aviation Safety Agency WATANIYA (EASA) for its new ATR 72-600 Full Flight AIRWAYS TO Simulator (FFS) based at its headquarters in nited Airlines announced at the 2018 Toulouse. This new simulator is now open U Farnborough Airshow that they signed ADD 25 A320NEO for reservations. Manufactured by CAE, it a firm order for 25 E175 jets in a 70-seat AIRCRAFT will enable ATR to provide its customers configuration. The contract has a value of and operators with some 5,000 additional USD 1.1 billion, based on current list prices, olden Falcon Aviation, the exclusive training hours per year. Within a period of and will be included in Embraer’s 2018 third- G aircraft provider of Wataniya Airways, 18 months, ATR has put three simulators quarter backlog. Deliveries will begin in the has confirmed an order for 25 Airbus into service, and another one will soon be second quarter of 2019. A320neo family aircraft.The order follows an installed at a location that remains to be “We are thrilled that United is adding

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another 25 Embraer aircraft to the large “I am truly honoured to receive this MAX 8s, is valued at more than $12.7 billion existing fleet of almost 400 E-Jets and prestigious award and I extend my heartfelt at current list prices. ERJ’s currently flying in the United Express gratitude to the jury members for the honour. The Vietnamese low-cost carrier will network,” said Charlie Hillis, Vice President, This award is a recognition of SpiceJet’s become the largest MAX 10 customer in Sales & Marketing, North America, Embraer spectacular comeback and remarkable Asia once the deal is completed. VietJet Commercial Aviation. “The class-leading performance. Leading SpiceJet from a near plans to leverage the added capacity of the E175 platform is an aircraft that excels in the shutdown to being one of finest airlines in MAX 10 to satisfy surging demand on high- North American market due to its efficiency, India has been the best experience of my life. dense domestic routes, as well as on popular comfort, and reliability. These new E175 I share this recognition with each and every destinations throughout Asia. aircraft will serve United and its passengers SpiceJetter who has worked relentlessly to “We are excited to introduce Boeing’s very well.” script our incredible story that the world newest 737 MAX 10 into our rapidly growing today speaks of with admiration and awe,” “The new E-175 aircraft will provide fleet. These new airplanes will fit perfectly said Ajay Singh, CMD, SpiceJet. our customers with a superior product that into our growth strategy, providing the offers the latest in onboard amenities and The Low-Cost Leadership award is an efficiency and range for VietJet to expand its comfort,” said Gerry Laderman, United’s honour to commemorate excellence in route network and offer more international Senior Vice President of Finance and Acting helming a low-fare airline, maintaining a destinations for our customers and expand Chief Financial Officer. “These aircraft will tight grip on costs, production integrity, alliances across Asia Pacific, the fastest be a terrific addition to our fleet, and we market stimulation through low fares, taking growing aviation market in the world,” said are excited to begin taking delivery of the innovative approaches to growing ancillary Madam Nguyễn Thị Phương Thảo, President aircraft early next year.” revenue streams and posting record profits. and CEO of VietJet. The 2018 jury, a panel of internationally As part of the agreement, Boeing would acclaimed aviation experts, included Geoff partner with VietJet to enhance technical FLIGHT AIRLINE Dixon former MD & CEO of Qantas, Ray and engineering expertise and the training Webster, former CEO of EasyJet, Montie of pilots and technicians in Vietnam, helping BUSINESS NAMES Brewer former CEO , Air Canada, Michael Bell, to further develop the commercial aviation AJAY SINGH AS Senior Client Partner and Leader of the Civil ecosystem in the growing country. Boeing GLOBAL ‘LOW- Aviation Practice at Korn Ferry International, will also support VietJet in improving Alex de Gunten, Business development management capabilities at the airline and COST’ LEADER officer of HEICO Aerospace Corp, Rigas in the country. Doganis, Advisor to governments and VietJet is Vietnam’s first privately-owned airlines on air transport policy and Chris airline and is also the first low-cost carrier Tarry, Founder of Independent Consultancy in the country. The airline is in the midst of And Advisory Business CTAIRA. bolstering its world-class fleet with highly Max Kingsley-Jones, Executive Director efficient and capable airplanes that will allow Content at FlightGlobal and host of The for expansion of its regional network. In Airline Strategy Awards, said, “The airline 2016, VietJet finalized an order for 100 high- industry is enjoying a healthy existence capacity 737 MAX 8 airplanes, which set the right now in an era of sustained profitability mark for the largest-ever single commercial and stability. But some airline management airplane purchase in Vietnam aviation. he Airline Strategy Awards 2018 teams are still rising above their peers “We are honored to deepen our strong hosted by Flight Airline Business has through clever strategies and innovative T partnership with VietJet as they become awarded Ajay Singh, Chairman & Managing thinking.” our newest 737 MAX 10 customer. Today’s Director, SpiceJet, with the global ‘Low-Cost agreement for a repeat order from VietJet Leadership Award’. The Airline Strategy validates the best-in-class capabilities of Awards recognises excellence in the aviation the 737 MAX family of airplanes,” said Kevin industry across the globe and acknowledges VIETJET SIGN McAllister, president and CEO of Boeing the crucial role that management talent AGREEMENT Commercial Airplanes. “With this agreement, plays in shaping its success and covers the we take another major step in growing our key functions that make up a successful FOR 100 737 MAX partnership with VietJet, one that continues airline leadership team. AIRPLANES to contribute to the trade relationship The annual invitation-only event, which between Vietnam and the United States. This was held in London on Sunday, July 15, ietjet signed a Memorandum agreement also grows Boeing’s presence and has six main categories which include --- of Understanding at the 2018 V partnerships across Asia Pacific, developing ‘Executive Leadership’, ‘Sector Leadership’, Farnborough International for an additional win-win partnerships in a region with ‘Finance’, ‘Marketing’ and ‘Network Strategy’ 100 737 MAX airplanes. The agreement, tremendous development potential.” besides ‘Low-Cost Leadership’. which includes 80 737 MAX 10s and 20 737

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The deal will be reflected on Boeing’s for on-time performance according to the reach an altitude of 52 kilometers, halfway Orders and Deliveries website once it is Indonesia Directorate of Civil Aviation. Our to the border of space, while attaining a top finalized. on-time performance averaged 91%,” says speed of about 3050 km/h, two and a half Bayu. times the speed of sound. Comparatively, “Punctuality is important to airline Concorde top speed was 2 179 km/h. passengers,” he says, adding that it means the While many other test flights are planned INDONESIA’S airline can also increase aircraft utilization. before VSS Unity can enter service, Richard TRANSNUSA Bayu says: “TransNusa’s outstanding Branson expects to see the plane operational EXPANDING ITS on-time performance is a team effort. It has by the end of 2018, according to Bloomberg. ATR FLEET come about because everyone within the “Before the end of the year I hope to be airline are working together as a team. These sitting in a Virgin Galactic spaceship, going results are testimony to the good team work to space,” said the entrepreneur. The flights between: flight operations, flight despatch, will be priced at $250,000 per person. network planning, crew management, Scotland and Italy already signed up to ground handling, maintenance and become spaceports for the plane. engineering.” ATR sales director, Lim Kian Hui, says: “ATR aircraft have the lowest operating costs FIRST ULTRA LONG and excellent short field performance. The ransNusa plans to double its fleet of ATR turboprop aircraft perfectly suits the RANGE A350 XWB ATR 72-600s this year so it can launch T Indonesian market. new domestic air services. ROLLS OUT OF TransNusa has successfully utilised this The airline will be doubling its domestic PAINTSHOP product advantage to steadily expand its air route network to around 30 destinations services network.” from 16 thanks to the addition of these aircraft, says TransNusa managing director He adds: “We are confident TransNusa will Bayu Sutanto. Some of the new routes will rapidly increase its ATR fleet size to meet the be in Kalimantan, he adds. increasing demand for air travel generated from Indonesia’s growing economy.” The three ATR aircraft on lease will increase TransNusa’s ATR fleet to seven from four. The airline presently has three ATR 72- 600s and one ATR 42. TransNusa also has VIRGIN he first Ultra Long Range Airbus A350 two BAE 146 and one Fokker 70 aircraft, T XWB to be delivered to launch customer but these aircraft will be phased out. “ATR GALACTIC’S UNITY Singapore Airlines has rolled out of the paint aircraft have proven to be very popular with SPACE PLANE shop in the carrier’s distinctive livery. Now passengers,” says Bayu. BREAKS NEW at an advanced stage of production, the The -600 model are fitted with ATR’s SPEED RECORD aircraft will undergo further testing before award-winning Armonia cabin, designed being delivered to the airline in the coming by renowned Italian designer Giugiaro. months. The Armonia cabin has won awards for its Singapore Airlines has ordered seven ergonomic design, innovation and comfort. A350-900 Ultra Long Range aircraft, and all Some of the new features of this cabin of them are in various stages of assembly. The include larger overhead bins for carry-on first aircraft to have flown has successfully luggage, new lighting systems and lighter, completed its flight test programme, which more ergonomic seats for better passenger focused on the redesigned fuel system. It is comfort. Bayu says: “ATR aircraft are also now being fitted with its cabin. important to our operation, because ATR irgin Galactic tested the suborbital The airline will operate the aircraft on aircraft can land and take off from runways rocket plane VSS Unity for the third non-stop services from Singapore to the U.S. that jet aircraft are unable to access.” V time on July 26, 2018, above the Mojave This includes flights between Singapore and ATR aircraft are also reliable to operate, Desert of California, in the United States. This New York, which will be the world’s longest which in turn has helped TransNusa to time, the plane reached the mesosphere. commercial service, as well as on routes to develop a strong reputation in the market After its carrier VMS Eve, developed by Los Angeles and San Francisco. for punctuality, he says. Scaled Composites, dropped it at an altitude The Ultra Long Range A350-900 is the “In the first six months of this year – of 14km, VSS Unity fired off its rocket engine latest variant of the best-selling A350 XWB January to June - we were number one for about 42 seconds. The plane managed to Family, and will have an extended range of

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up to 9,700 nautical miles. This has been training with EAM, cadets will qualify at the BEL REGISTERS achieved by a modified fuel system, which Airbus Mexico Training centre to become increases the aircraft’s fuel carrying capacity Airbus A320 pilots. 23% GROWTH by 24,000 litres without the need for Airbus will leverage its EASA-based IN TURNOVER additional fuel tanks. programme to offer an innovative, DURING Q1 2018-19 With a maximum take-off weight high-quality and cost-effective ab initio (MTOW) of 280 tonnes, the Ultra Long Range training. Airbus customers will be able to avratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics A350 is capable of flying over 20 hours delegate pilot screening activities and to N Limited (BEL) has achieved a Net non-stop, combining the highest levels of recruit competent pilots trained to global Turnover of Rs.2077.84 Cr, during the 1st passenger and crew comfort with unbeatable harmonised standards. quarter of FY 2018-19, registering a growth economics for such distances. Cadets will benefit from a complete of about 23%, over the Net Turnover of Rs. The A350 XWB is an all new family of and fully integrated Airline Transport Pilot 1694.55 Cr recorded in the corresponding widebody long-haul airliners shaping the Licence (ATPL) programme built upon Airbus’ period of the previous year. future of air travel. The A350 XWB features high standards and worldwide experience in Profit Before Tax (PBT) during the 1st the latest aerodynamic design, carbon fibre pilot training. The Airbus Pilot Cadet Training quarter of FY 2018-19 stood at Rs. 250.21 fuselage and wings, plus new fuel-efficient Programme aims to equip cadets with Cr, registering a growth of about 40% over Rolls-Royce engines. Together, these latest the skills and mindset required to become the Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs. 179.27 Cr technologies translate into unrivalled levels an “operationally-ready pilot”. Thanks to recorded in the corresponding period of the of operational efficiency, with a 25 percent Airbus’ introduction of competency-based previous year. reduction in fuel burn and emissions, and training throughout the entire curriculum, Profit After Tax (PAT) during the 1st significantly lower maintenance costs. The the programme focuses on the all-important quarter of FY 2018-19 stood at Rs. 179.73 A350 XWB features Airspace by Airbus cabin, development of the key pilot competencies. Cr, registering a growth of about 43% over offering absolute well-being on board with Global standards set by the Airbus Flight the Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 125.32 Cr the quietest twin-aisle cabin and new air Training reference will ensure a harmonised, recorded in the corresponding period of the systems. high quality training. Airbus also provides previous year. The order book position of a bridge course from local licence to EASA the company as on 1st July, 2018, stood at licence, allowing cadets to enlarge their Rs.41645 Cr. scope of future employers while ensuring AIRBUS LAUNCHES the same high standards from a harmonised AB INITIO PILOT training curriculum. CADET TRAINING The programme will be open to BOMBARDIER young people over 18 years old who have NAMES DOUG PROGRAMME graduated from high school. Candidates will undergo screening tests online and on-site. CAI PRESIDENT, The first batch of Airbus cadets is expected to BOMBARDIER start training in January 2019, graduating in AEROSPACE, July 2020. Similar partnerships are planned across the globe over the coming years. CHINA Airbus has been offering training courses ffective September 1, 2018, Doug Cai since its creation some 50 years ago and has is appointed President, Bombardier always taken a comprehensive and innovative E Aerospace, China. In this newly created approach via its unique cockpit commonality position, based in Shanghai, Cai will work concept and the regular introduction of the closely with Bombardier’s aerospace units to latest technologies or learning concepts (e.g. accelerate commercial and business aircraft learning by doing). sales and drive other business development n its latest Global Services Forecast, Airbus Airbus tripled its training locations opportunities across China in support of I predicts that a total of 540,000 new pilots worldwide in the last few years. With an Bombardier’s growth strategy. will be needed over the next two decades. To extensive and growing global network, Cai brings more than 20 years of help meet this demand, it is launching the Airbus has created a complete flight training aerospace and industrial experience to Airbus Pilot Cadet Training Programme to package, allowing its customers to benefit Bombardier. Most recently, he served as include ab initio training. from its training expertise closer to their President, China for the Pratt & Whitney home base, ensuring a wider range of The programme is being launched in division of United Technologies. competent candidates make it to the cockpit. partnership with Escuela de Aviacion Mexico (EAM), located near to the Airbus Mexico Training Centre. After completing their initial

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parts, welding services including techniques such as flame spraying, Monarch Unveils machining, cadmium plating, bearing removals and installations on components such as V2500 engine mounts, heat treatment, material Plans For £2 Million proof testing facilities and repairs and calibration services, among others. Component Center Headed up by Monarch’s head of maintenance Lee Burgess, 20 people will work at the components center with 10 of those roles .K.-based MRO Monarch Aircraft Engineeringwill open a new being newly created jobs. U component maintenance center in Northampton in September Chris Dare, managing director of Monarch Aircraft Engineering, 2018. Investing approximately £2 million ($2.6 million), Monarch says says the new facility will support the growth of the service provider, the facility’s East Midlands location is located mid-way between its which has operated independently since October 2017 following two base maintenance facilities in Birmingham, located around 50 the collapse of its Monarch Airlines parent company. “Our new miles west, and Luton which is situated around 35 miles south east. Northampton facility will enable us to more effectively and efficiently Monarch says the Northampton site will also be within four hours’ support our burgeoning line and base maintenance facilities across drive of most of its domestic line stations, which include locations the UK,” Dare said in a statement released July 23. at London Gatwick, East Midlands and Manchester across a network “This multi-million-pound investment in new facilities, equipment which provides airframe services on Airbus, Boeing, Embraer and and, most importantly, skilled engineering talent, is an integral part Bombardier aircraft types. of our long-term growth plan and will play a vital role in our success The site will hold multiple capabilities, which according to in the years ahead,” he added. Monarch, will include composite repairs for interior and exterior

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The Trent 7000, the latest member of Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 gets the successful Rolls-Royce Trent engine family, is the exclusive powerplant for the ticket to fly as first production A330neo which enters service later this year. The aircraft has been a star attraction at engines arrive in Toulouse this year’s Farnborough Airshow, where it is made its first appearance. Chris Cholerton, Rolls-Royce President – Civil Aerospace, said: “This is another great milestone in a period of unprecedented activity for us. Certifying and delivering the Trent 7000 engine further strengthens our position on the latest generation of aircraft and I would like to thank everyone at EASA and Airbus, as well as my own Rolls-Royce colleagues, who have worked so closely to get to this point. We now look forward to supporting Airbus and TAP Air Portugal as they prepare for the aircraft to enter into service later this year.” The Trent 7000 brings together more than 50 million flying hours of experience from the Trent 700, which powers the original version of the A330. It combines architecture from the Trent 1000 TEN – the latest version of the Trent 1000 engine – and the latest technology from the Trent XWB. The 68-72,000lb thrust Trent 7000 will he Rolls-Royce Trent 7000, which powers The Trent 7000 is the fourth Rolls-Royce deliver a step change in performance and T Airbus’s latest aircraft, the A330neo, has engine to receive formal certification in just economics compared to the Trent 700. today received its ‘ticket to fly’ from the 12 months, following in the footsteps of the Benefitting from a bypass ratio double European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Trent 1000 TEN, Trent XWB-97, and Pearl 15. that of its predecessor, the Trent 7000 will with the first production engines also The certificate was presented to Rolls-Royce improve specific fuel consumption by ten delivered to the Airbus facility in Toulouse, by Trevor Woods, Certification Director, per cent, and will significantly reduce noise. France. EASA, at Farnborough International Airshow.

As the latest stage in Pattonair’s global expansion, the Pattonair to open Derby, UKheadquartered company is establishing a wholly owned subsidiary and support facility in Bangalore, scheduled Bangalore facility, to become operational by January 2019. Pattonair’s strategy is to support customers where they operate, which speeds up selected for Access supply and allows it to tailor services to each customer’s specific needs and performance goals. India Programme Pattonair has serviced UTC in India since 2014 supplying C class parts to UTC’s Actuation Systems and Sensors & Integrated attonair, a leading global supply chain provider to the Systems (SIS) sites in Bangalore for major programs such as P aerospace industry, has been selected as one of the first the 787, A350 and A320neo. Bangalore is the hub of India’s group of UK companies to participate in the Access India rapidly growing civil and military aerospace industry, which has Programme (AIP). Sponsored by the Government of India, the attracted major companies including Airbus, RollsRoyce and program is the first of its kind to facilitate investments and UTC. India boasts the world’s third-largest aircraft order book of market entry by small- and medium-scale companies in the UK over 1,000 aircraft, after the USA and China. into India.

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ST Engineering Aerospace Adds facilities,” they said. ST Engineering Aerospace, which has provided a variety of airframe and Parts To Japan Airlines Support componentsservices for Japan Airlines aircraft since the 1990s, says more than 600 apan Airlines extended the maintenance Japan Airlines. aircraft are tied to MBH contracts spread work that it contracts to ST Engineering J ST Engineering Aerospace says the across operators in Asia-Pacific, Europe and Aerospace by signing a Boeing 737-800 agreement covers a “wide range” of parts the Middle East. component services agreement. Under the across ATA chapters 21 to 78. A company In Asia-Pacific, where ST Engineering terms of its Maintenance-By-The-Hour (MBH) spokesperson told Aviation Week that the Aerospace says it has more than 10 program, the Singapore-based aftermarket component maintenance work will be carried aircraft operators under MBH agreements, specialist will provide component repairs out across various locations: “The repairs will component repairs are anticipated to for the narrowbodies, which should bring be performed largely through our network comprise the biggest share of MRO spend on benefits including better maintenance cost of repair partners in Singapore and overseas the 737-800 aircraft over the next 10 years. optimization and cost control, says Atsushi which include not only our own facilities, but Maeda, executive procurement officer of also that of OEMs and OEM-approved repair

of understanding by a start- U.S. Start-up Airline Orders 60 A220 up airline to be based in the United States. The first aircraft Aircraft, Powered Exclusively by is scheduled to be delivered in 2021. "It is an exciting time as we Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Engines begin to build our fleet in 2021," said David Neeleman, chief executive officer of the start- up airline. "We look forward to the fuel savings, environmental benefits and passenger friendliness of the GTF-powered A220 aircraft." "Pratt & Whitney is incredibly excited to be one of the first to work alongside David Neeleman in helping to build this airline," said Rick Deurloo, senior vice president of sales, marketing and customer support at Pratt & Whitney. "We are proud to share the latest game-changing technology and benefits of the GTF." To date, the GTF-powered A220 fleet has flown more than 150,000 engine flight hours with three operators, traveling to 145 destinations. The GTF engines for the A220 continue to meet performance benefits including up to 20 percent lower fuel consumption, 50 percent reduction in nitrogen ratt & Whitney, a division of announces that the Pratt & up to 60 Airbus A220 aircraft oxide emissions to CAEP/6, and United Technologies Corp. Whitney GTF™ engine will power ordered under a memorandum 75 percent reduction in noise P footprint.

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part of their Engine Health Monitoring systems. This project is a partnership between Rolls-Royce, Oxsensis, BJR Systems, Roke Manor and the University of Nottingham. • Remote boreblending robots – teams from Rolls-Royce and the University of Nottingham have worked together to develop a robotic boreblending machine that can be remotely controlled by specialist engineers. In practice this means that complicated maintenance tasks, such as repairing damaged compressor blades using lasers to grind parts, could be completed by non-expert ‘local’ teams who would simply install the tool in the engine and then hand control of it over to a dedicated expert back in Rolls-Royce’s Aircraft Availability Centre who would then direct its work remotely. This removes the need for Rolls-Royce Developing Robotics specialist teams to travel to the location of an aircraft needing maintenance, For Engine Maintenance vastly reducing the time required to return it to service. olls-Royce demonstrated an exciting increasing the availability of an engine R vision of how robotics could be used and ensuring any maintenance required is • FLARE – a pair of ‘snake’ robots which to revolutionise the future of engine completed as quickly as possible. are flexible enough to travel through an engine, like an endoscope, before maintenance. Bringing another element The technologies on display were at collaborating to carrying out patch of its IntelligentEngine vision to life, Rolls- varying levels of maturity, and included: Royce teamed up with academics from repairs to damaged thermal barrier • SWARM robots – a set of collaborative, the University of Nottingham and Harvard coatings. This project is a partnership miniature robots, each around 10mm University to discuss and demonstrate a wide between Rolls-Royce, University of in diameter which would be deposited range of potential future technologies at the Nottingham and Metallisation. in the centre of an engine via a ‘snake’ Farnborough Airshow, from ‘snake’ robots Speaking at the event, Richard Goodhead, robot and would then perform a visual that work their way through the engine like Rolls-Royce, Senior Vice President – inspection of hard to reach areas by an endoscope, to miniature, collaborative Marketing, said: “The advancements we crawling through the engine. These ‘swarm’ robots that crawl through the insides are making in robotics are a great example robots would carry small cameras that of an engine. of us bringing our IntelligentEngine vision provide a live video feed back to the to life. By exploring how we might use the The IntelligentEngine vision, first operator allowing them to complete a rapid progress we are seeing in fields such introduced by Rolls-Royce at the Singapore rapid visual inspection of the engine as digital and robotics, we are ensuring that Airshow earlier this year, describes a world without having to remove it from the Rolls-Royce will continue to lead the way in where product and service have become so aircraft. This project is a partnership service innovation, offering the very best closely connected that they are inseparable. between Rolls-Royce, Harvard University value for our customers.” This vision drives activity across a range of and University of Nottingham. fields, including robotics, with a particular Dr James Kell, Rolls-Royce, On-Wing • INSPECT robots – a network of focus on digital technologies. Technology Specialist, added: “While some ‘periscopes’ permanently embedded of these technologies, such as the SWARM The robotic technologies displayed today within the engine, enabling it to inspect robots, are still a long way from becoming an each represent an opportunity to improve itself using the periscope cameras everyday reality, others, such as the remote the way engine maintenance is delivered, to spot and report any maintenance boreblending robot, are already being tested for example by speeding up inspection requirements. These pencil-sized robots and will begin to be introduced over the processes or by removing the need to take are thermally protected from the extreme next few years. We have a great network an engine off an aircraft in order to perform heat generated within an engine and the of partners who support our work in this maintenance work. This has the potential to visual data they create would be used field and it is clear that this is an area with offer significant benefits for customers by alongside the millions of data points the potential to revolutionise how we think reducing the cost of engine maintenance, already generated by today’s engines as about engine maintenance. “

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globally to match the record- high aircraft delivery rate and account for pilot attrition," is what the report read out. Pilot crunch Apart from the 255,000 new first line officers, more than 175,000 first line officers will be promoted as captains. According to CAE, North to hit airline America seemingly has the highest number of older pilots, chiefly because of the fact that the recruitment phase was called off twice, one in 1980 industry hard and another in 1990 when the network carriers underwent Asia Pacific to merging and consolidation. The study also threw focus on U.S. regional airlines that already faces issues like pilot shortage face the worst

n all probability, the global airline industry is on the verge of facing a major crunch in number of Itrained pilots, in years to come. Reportedly, the alarming study was released by the Canadian firm CAE in Paris Show recently where it was told that the global aviation workforce will be facing a shortfall of 255,000 pilots by the onset of 2027, owing to retirement and solemn industry growth. CAE also came up with interesting figures for global commercial fleet to grow by 12,000 to 37,000 at least which again calls for more than 44,000 trained and active pilots when need be. Interesting to note that, at the time of releasing the survey figures, the total number of active pilots stood at 290,000. "Asia-Pacific will see the strongest growth in pilot demand as the region's fleet of in-service aircraft is projected to significantly increase in size. The Americas will experience the most pilot retirements. Airlines and their training partners will need to produce an average of 70 new type-rated pilots per day

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following the regulations of percent and three percent of Federal Aviation Administration its flights from its scheduled (FAA) that demanded a good takeoffs last year, striking figure number of 1500 of flight hours across all carriers. “There is to witness before one can come no cash crunch, but there is a forward as a professionally shortage of pilots. With our trained airplane pilot. four planes, we can operate 40 Also, in the United States, daily flights but because of the one can witness how pilots shortage of pilots, we are doing taking pay cuts during the only 22 flights. We are recruiting bankruptcy of carriers more 18 foreign pilots and we are also than a decade ago are now providing command training to actually receiving high raises our first officers,” said Vishok following big contracts as airline Mansingh, CEO of TruJet. industry is making strong profits In another instance, Zoom across major fronts. To add Air went ahead with cancellation up to that the surge in costing of their flights owing to lack of employees along with fuel of navigation aid and limited expenses reeling heavy upon operational hours. Koustav finances is more than enough to Dhar, CEO, Zoom Air, is in total upset the whole scenario as oil agreement how the crunch of prices continue to shorten profit pilots has contributed to the margins across all quarters. slowing of the expansion plan Airlines opine that the for airline industry. Speaking to ticket fare has not been able the media on the issue earlier to match up with the rising this year, he said “We have three costs, thus adding to the CRJ 200LR planes and have been distress even more."These cost able to utilize only two of them pressures are not about to stop fully because of the shortage. imminently," International Air We have 20 pilots now and are Transport Association (IATA) adding 16 additional captains by chief economist Brian Pearce the end of the month. commented while addressing If one turns back to 2017, to the media in Sydney recently. there has been a growth of yield patterns. “Past performance bespeak sustainability in close "It's the symptom of a wider more than 17 percent in the is no guarantee of future results. quarters.E jets are the ones that issue. If we look at developed domestic air traffic and have Even though every facet of the are most potent form of market economies, unemployment in surpassed 100 million. Further, industry has excelled over the leadership. the OECD has fallen to lows it is estimated to top by at least past years, we are now warming and we are starting to get On the other hand, the fifteen to twenty percent in 2018 up for the next period of higher wage pressures, of which pilot situation in Asia Pacific region alone as new aircrafts are being costs, with pressures on yields shortages are a symptom in our was called as extreme as roughly inducted following the central likely to continue unabated. industry," he said while speaking 85000 active pilots in the governments connectivity Profits are eroding and gains to the airline bosses, among area aren’t enough to handle project on a regional basis in wiped out with rising costs”, said whom many have expressed operations chiefly due to rapid India. A certain percentage John Slattery, President & CEO, their concern for the crunch at economic growth, especially in of the airline industry is Embraer Commercial Aviation. the annual meeting of IATA. countries like India and China. demanding for reservation of The newer lineup challenge The stress signals are potent and The very economic 25 percent airport slots for only for the segment threates the all over the place. Major airlines framework of the entire airline regional connectivity to flourish. very paradigm how smaller have been left out with no industry rests on impending However, on the government built aircrafts are having high option but to call off their flights costs which in turn is the side, it still remains debatable Cask. Currently, the seat costing or reschedule them in the wake decisive factor for all round whether one will witness any approach stands at a crucial of restrained flow of cash and revenue boost. Having said that policy that is equitable and economical juncture as narrow vendor payments coming in late. any airline in the 150 plus seats befitting to both airlines and body aircraft accounts for nearly category are generally looked TruJet, a regional operator airports. 20 percent of the trip cost. In upon as the finest example to based out of Hyderabad in the 150 seat segment, it does bring together the efficiency and India reportedly called off seven

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about serious defamation for the carrier. This might lead to grounding of flights followed by cancellation, which in turn Cyber threat hits customer confidence real hard. Take for instance the 2017 Delta Airlines outage which Aviation’s biggest lasted for only a mere five hours only to cause $150 million loss challenge to surmounting from a total of 2000 flight cancellations. That’s not all; the vulnerability of combat airlines in the face of a cyber attack has been demonstrated in the past as well, several times. Homeland Security hacked their way into a commercial plane that was parked as a part of a drill. In another story, the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) had no other way but to shut down the all Alaska operations owing to a PC virus being spread to traffic control systems already. Among all other vulnerabilities, the Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS), which happen to be an air to ground digital communication network seems to sustain the most of the threat. Being within an unencrypted ne of the most makes cyber security a matter and even if one does so, they message transmission system, pressing issues of paramount concern or global are most of the times invisible. it sure does lack security. that continue to aviation. However, they are constantly Any cyber threats which have baffle aviation Aircraft systems are evolving and so it’s never a wise been able to penetrate ACARS Oindustry is nothing other than call for any individual to take for result in fault flight updates, constantly making use of cyber security. Undoubtedly, it digital technology to connect granted their connected life as fake messages and inaccurate is the most elevated risk factor to ground services as they live absolute bliss. For instance, Wi-Fi weather information transmitted that one can possibly mull over. monitor every single move of is one such thing which is readily between the ground control and What’s even more fearful is the aircraft. As a large number offered in an aircraft as it offers the aircraft itself. Moreover, some how today’s cyber adversaries of airports roll out their system a gateway to entertainment of the aircrafts include ACARS are increasingly persistent, to permit and facilitate airspace and communication platform which is all the way connected technologically ahead and flexibility, the presence of a for customers. Moreover, it also towards the Flight Management equally skillful compared to large number of users across facilitates airlines when need to System which I turn is responsible what they were even five years platforms connected readily get in touch with their patrons for navigational routes, details ago. Airlines, they rely heavily transforms access points as in order to capitalize on the of the airfield as well as the on software to ensure smooth mega entry points for cyber services rendered. Having said databases. Once you have these operation across communication threats. Speaking on the all that, Wi-Fi on a plane is only things linked good, they affect systems. With cyber threats same line, Vice President of far from being called secure. In the flight plans in an efficient lurking almost every day, Transportation and Support other words, any such activity manner. However, they stand at aviation stakeholders are Services, Bob Delorge made an done online using the airlines more exposed quarters to carry constantly working to up cyber interesting statement that holds network is open to hacking. the risk owing to unauthorized security standards ensuring safe vitality and truth all the way. It is to be remembered at all parties looking to access data travel for customers onboard. According to Bob, cyber threats costs that a single fault on the from all points. Although, there Here’s an insight into what cannot be predicted at large part of the airlines can bring seems to be an existence of

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an encryption standard for implement the necessary actions across multiple locations acting interconnected and hence they ACARS, it’s far from being after such dents are being as effective backups. Such a step are exposed to risks at large adopted constantly. As such the discovered. Raytheon is already ensures that any catastrophic disrupting the very fabric of the encryption is important because in the process of developing event shall not compromise setup. One such instance is 3D it encodes any information, a system with early warning any data and would accordingly printing where the parts have so as to allow an authorized signs which can work their way allow for contingency plans to already fund its way to be used party in order to access the towards notifying pilots in a time succeed. In other words, such I aircraft owing to their strength information. ACARS across all when digital systems are at the a measure promises efficient and vitality when compared major flights should make it verge of being compromised. It and fast data recovery from with traditional components. a habit of implementing such works its way towards scanning malwares and other failures. Now, since 3D printing is all encryption standards, in order to communication system as it Apart from aircraft control the way digital, foul play can block any kind of cyber threats transmits data between aircraft systems, the supply chain is occur by simply deleting the and accordingly work is way and ground control. Any such also exposed to a range of very firmware, theft of designs to prevent critical information anomaly after being detected cyber risks. There are times and fabrication or modification pertaining to navigation being triggers a response to contain when manufacturers choose to of printing process in order fabricated at the hands of the very threat and quarantine outsource their production to to weaken the final product. hackers. Rightly put forward the same in order to stop it from different countries in order to Prompt identification of threat by Delorge, in a cyber domain, spreading across other systems. reduce the cost of production and implementation of trigger there is usually architecture that Additionally, databases that are and ensure fast delivery. In such responses is the key towards exists across multiple levels. owned by stakeholders at large cases, the systems belonging o accessing the very damage that That is what makes it so critical are required to be distributed multiple stakeholders are usually one single attack can deliver. for the aviation industry to come together and work their way in securing threats and identifying risks at the very onset. These days you have networks that are widely interconnected and shared frequently. Hence, aviation systems have to be created keeping in mind the fear of intrusion and failures. Stakeholders ought to play an important role in here to use their ability in indentifying intrusions and accordingly

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Another successful Falcon 9 launch for SpaceX paceX successfully launched another Falcon 9 rocket from S Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, US, on July 25, 2018. This time, the launcher carried 10 next-generation Iridium communication satellites that were all deployed around the Earth. It is the seventh satellite launch for Elon Musk’s company, which puts the number of satellites currently in orbit at 75. This time, not only did SpaceX recover its booster, but also attempted catching the multi-million payload fairing in a giant net installed on their high-speed boat, named “Mr. Steven”. However, the boat failed to approach the descending fairing fast enough to catch it. Overall, the mission has been hailed a success.

System Program, added: “This test marks a First ground test of Safran s major step forward in demonstrating our ’ ability to offer hybrid propulsive solutions hybrid electric propulsion system for tomorrow’s aircraft. We are on track to meet our goal of testing a more powerful afran has passed a major milestone in of our partnership with Bell concerning system in the near future.” S its hybrid electric propulsion roadmap ‘mobility on demand’, this latest milestone with the first ground test of a distributed clearly reflects Safran’s determination to Hybrid propulsion systems should propulsion system. The test run took place invest in the development of hybrid electric contribute to the emergence of new VTOL at a Safran Helicopter Engines test facility propulsion systems, which will be the (vertical takeoff and landing) and STOL (short near Pau-Pyrenees Airport, in France. In a foundation of future propulsion solutions,” takeoff and landing) aircraft, by enhancing distributed hybrid electric propulsion system said Stéphane Cueille, Senior Executive Vice their flight capabilities and expanding their for aircraft, a turbo-generator (a gas turbine President for R&T and Innovation at Safran. range of missions. Safran’s hybrid electric propulsion roadmap is focused on bringing driving an electrical generator) is coupled Jean-Baptiste Jarin, Safran Helicopter these technologies to the market by 2025. to a bank of batteries. This system powers Engines Vice President, Hybrid Propulsion multiple electric motors turning propellers to provide propulsion. The power is efficiently distributed by a new-generation power management system, and the motors are controlled by a fully-integrated smart power electronics assembly. Several operating modes were tested and validated during this first series of tests, with the electric motors powered only by batteries or by a combination of batteries and turbo-generator. The system generated 100 kW of electrical power. The demonstration was conducted by Safran Helicopter Engines, Safran Electrical & Power and Safran Power Units, in conjunction with Safran Tech, the Group’s research & technology center. It was carried out according to Safran’s roadmap for the development of hybrid propulsion solutions. “Following the recent announcement

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Airbus India, focusing on ‘Make Airbus appoints in India’ initiatives aimed at enhancing the company’s new head for its industrial footprint. Before joining Airbus, Saraf helicopters was the India Head of the Tata Sikorsky joint venture and led business in India Sikorsky’s industrialisation and strategic partnerships. irbus has appointed Saraf joins Airbus Helicopters His experience spans offsets, Ashish Saraf as Head of at a time when the company is industrial relations, greenfield A helping to develop new market the helicopter division of Airbus competing on several military start-up development and segments such as Helicopter India to lead its initiatives across helicopter projects that would strategic partnerships; Emergency Medical Services the civil, defence and parapublic reinforce and enhance the local he started his career with (HEMS) and heli-tourism in the rotorcraft markets. Saraf, whose aerospace and defence industrial Dassault Systems and Deloitte country. appointment is effective July 1, ecosystem. Airbus Helicopters Consulting; he is an alumnus 2018, is based in New Delhi; he is a market leader in the Indian Since 2015, Saraf had been of the Symbiosis Institute of takes over from Xavier Hay who civil and parapublic market serving as Vice President – Business Management (SIBM), leaves India after six years to with close to 100 helicopters Industry Development, Strategic Pune and the National Institute take over new responsibilities. in operation today, and it is Partnerships and Offsets at of Technology (NIT), Nagpur.

Australia, IAF engaged with the Indian Air Force Participates Indonesian and Malaysian Air Forces. for the First Time in Exercise Pitch Black – 18 After the success of recently concluded Exercise Gaganshakti- with Royal Australian 2018, IAF engagement with Indonesian and Malayasian Air Force Air Forces and participation in the Exercise Pitch Black-18 in n Indian Air Force the globe and will provide a of these nations has been well Australia, IAF will once again A contingent comprising of unique opportunity to the air- documented and acknowledged showcase it’s capability to be an four Su-30 MKI, 01 X C-130 and warriors to operate in a dynamic by the historians. Su-30 MKI effective net security provider 01 X C-17 aircraft, landed at warlike environment. aircraft flew across the ocean in the region. Navigating across Darwin Air Force Base, Australia. As a part of Commonwealth to once again demonstrate the ocean, precise air to air This is the first time that an IAF countries, India and Australia our strategic reach and engagement with tanker aircraft contingent is participating in have always enjoyed amicable professionalism. As part and ability to operate over the a multinational air exercise in bilateral relations. Air Forces of military diplomacy and international airspace reaffirms Australia with Royal Australian of both the countries have reassuring our neighbours of our that the Indian Air Force would Air Force. This exercise involves participated in the Second commitment to regional peace always play the cutting edge of over 100 aircraft from around World War. The contribution and security, while en-route to our nation’s military capability.

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again all-weather capability flying in sea-state 7 with waves as high Successful Test Firing of as 9 meters. DRDO's range capability to operate in the most severe weather condition has also been validated at ITR Balasore. Senior Brahmos to Validate Army officials and scientists from DRDO and BrahMos witnessed the Service Life Extension trial. BrahMos is a joint venture between DRDO of India and NPOM rahMos, the supersonic cruise missile was successfully test-fired of Russia. BrahMos missile has established itself as a major force B from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Balasore, Odisha. The multiplier in modern-day complex battlefields with its impeccable test-firing conducted from a Mobile Autonomous Launcher was part land-attack, anti-ship capabilities with multi-role and multi-platform of service life extension programme for Indian Army under extreme abilities. weather condition. RakshaMantri Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman has congratulated team The precision strike missile followed the designated trajectory DRDO, BrahMos and Indian Army for the successful test firing. and the key components functioned perfectly. BrahMos has proved

comprehensive test campaign Airbus on 9 July. completes the integration The campaign will include a complete set of functional of Cheops satellite and environmental tests to ensure that the spacecraft is irbus has completed the fit for launch. The satellite will A integration of Cheops then return to Madrid for final (CHaracterising ExOPlanet functional tests and a final Satellite), the European Space inspection before it is shipped Agency’s (ESA) first small to Kourou, French Guiana, for mission satellite that will carry launch. out an exciting scientific mission, The satellite, which is to define the properties of the implemented as a partnership planets orbiting nearby stars. between ESA and Switzerland, is Cheops will study these on track for launch by the end of planets using a Ritchey-Chrétien the year on a Soyuz rocket from Telescope supplied by the Kourou. The Cheops mission University of Bern, in Switzerland. will analyse, for at least three It was integrated last month and a half years, the transit of at Airbus’ Madrid-Barajas exoplanets as they pass in front site on the already-finished of their stars. It will operate from platform. Following successful a Sun-synchronous orbit, at an integration the spacecraft will altitude between 650 and 800 be sent to France, Switzerland km. and The Netherlands for a

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UAE Space Agency Signs Letter of Intent with NASA

he UAE Space Agency has signed a Letter of Intent with the T National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), that covers cooperation in the peaceful exploration of outer space and the UAE’s recently launched astronaut program. The document was signed by H.E. Dr. Mohammed Al Ahbabi, Director General of the UAE Space Agency, and James Jim Bridenstine, NASA Administrator. Several officials and representatives from the two sides were also present for the signing ceremony at the biannual air show. The signing comes as the national space sector enters a new phase of activities, with the UAE Astronaut Program having recently announced the selection of nine candidates who will undergo a period of assessment and training. Following the selection of the final team of astronauts, the first Emirati astronaut is scheduled to launch number of successful manned spaceflights that have brought and arrive at the International Space Station in April 2019. significant contributions to humankind’s development, and our Speaking at Farnborough, H.E. Dr. Mohammed Al Ahbabi, agreement with NASA will enhance our national capabilities in this Director General of the UAE Space Agency, said: “This agreement advanced field,” added H.E. Al Ahbabi. strengthens our ongoing mutual collaboration, and contributes to A high-level delegation from the UAE Space Agency participated the strategic objectives of the UAE Space Agency. The formation of in the Farnborough International Airshow and met with senior close partnerships with leading space agencies and organizations leaders from the global space sector. The Agency also took part in the around the world continues to contribute to the strengthening of our Space Zone exhibition, during which Agency officials observed and international standing within the global space sector.” discussed the latest industry developments with counterparts from “This agreement is particularly important due to NASA’s wide- other international organizations. reaching expertise in manned space missions. NASA has a record

Committee as of 1 July 2018. Sabine Klauke joined Airbus Sabine Klauke In her new role, she reports to in 2002. Over the last 16 years Airbus Defence and Space Chief she held various management appointed Head of Engineering Executive Officer Dirk Hoke. and executive positions in the for Airbus Defence and Space Previously, Sabine Klauke commercial aircraft business was Head of Customer Services of the Company, linked to Programmes within Airbus. She different programmes such succeeds Grazia Vittadini, who as the A380, A350 XWB, A330 was recently appointed Chief and A340. Among others, Technology Officer (CTO) of she was responsible for the Airbus. improvement of all Airbus Product Development Processes “Sabine has extensive as well as innovation projects for engineering and operational modular industrial design. expertise. Together with her broad view of our business, Klauke has a Master’s she is a great asset to our team Degree in Mechanical and I am looking forward to Engineering from the University working with her in her new of Technology (TU) in Dresden role,” said Dirk Hoke. “She is and the École Nationale the right person to press on Supérieure d’Ingénieurs en with the integration of our Mécanique Énergétique (ENSI) engineering activities, a process de Valenciennes. She also holds of key importance for our a PhD from the TU of Dresden. Division which her predecessor irbus Defence and Space Klauke, 44, Head of Engineering Grazia Vittadini had successfully A has appointed Sabine and a member of its Executive initiated.”

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DHL Express Announce Purchase of 14 Boeing 777 Freighters

oeing and DHL announced that the B leading international express carrier has placed an order and commitment for 14 Boeing 777 Freighters, and purchase rights for 7 additional freighters. The $4.7 billion order agreement, at current list prices, was unveiled at the opening of the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow. A portion of the order zero emissions target by 2050," said Charlie will double the size of DHL's global 777 fleet, was previously unidentified on Boeing's Dobbie, Executive President of Global allowing more markets and customers to Orders & Deliveries website. When the full Network Operations & Aviation. benefit from the uniquely capable aircraft. order is finalized, it will also appear on the DHL was the first express operator in "The 777 Freighter is an airplane website. 2009 to introduce the 777 to perform long- perfectly suited to DHL's needs, offering "We are delighted to announce the haul time critical services. The aircraft type an outstanding payload capability, with acquisition of 14 new 777 Freighters as we has proven to be the most reliable large incredible range to service its extensive renew part of our long-haul fleet with this freighter connecting the major markets intercontinental network and unmatched best-in-class fuel efficient freighter type that across the globe, bolstering service quality reliability," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes will make a significant step towards DHL's for DHL's express customers. The new order President & CEO Kevin McAllister.

First BelugaXL successfully completes maiden flight

he first of five BelugaXL aircraft to fly has landed at Toulouse-Blagnac, France at 14:41 hrs local time after successfully completing its first T flight lasting four hours and 11 minutes. The crew in the cockpit on board this flight comprised: Captain Christophe Cail, Co-Pilot Bernardo Saez-Benito Hernandez and Test-Flight Engineer Jean Michel Pin. Meanwhile, monitoring the aircraft systems and performance in real-time at the flight-test-engineer’s (FTE) station were Laurent Lapierre and Philippe Foucault. Following the first flight, the BelugaXL will undergo some 600 hours of flight test over 10 months to achieve Type Certification and entry into service later in 2019. The BelugaXL programme was launched in November 2014 to address Airbus’ transport capacity requirements in view of the A350 XWB ramp-up and Single-Aisle production rate increases. Five aircraft will be built between 2019 and 2023 to gradually replace the five BelugaST. The aircraft will operate from 11 destinations as Airbus’ method of transporting large aircraft components. Based on an A330-200 Freighter, the BelugaXL is powered by Rolls Royce Trent 700 engines. The lowered cockpit, the cargo bay structure and the rear-end and tail were newly developed jointly with suppliers, giving the aircraft its distinctive look.

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Volga Dnepr to buy 34 Boeing freighter aircraft

ussian airline conglomerate Volga-Dnepr Group and U.K.-based affiliate Cargo Logic Holding signed a massive agreement with Boeing, R which included a letter of intent to order twenty-nine 777Fs and firm-ordered five 747-8 Fs. The deal is valued at approximately US$2 billion. Alexey Isaykin, president of Volga-Dnepr Group and chairman of Cargo Logic Holding said the move will “open new market opportunities” with the 777F and stated that the company also plans to partner with Boeing to develop new freighter solutions, such as the production 767F, or converted cargo jets like the 737-800 Boeing-converted freighter, according to a statement from Boeing. The addition of the long-range 777s, the world’s longest-range twin-engine cargo jet, would be a change of pace for the Volga-Dnepr Group, which currently has a fleet comprised mainly of four-engine freighters. In a recent report, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said that May 2018 marked the fourth month in a row that airfreight capacity growth exceeded demand growth, but that doesn’t seem to be slowing carriers down from bolstering their fleets. Boeing said its freighter demand grew by 10 percent last year, which it tallies at more than 100 orders. As part of the agreement, Boeing Global Services said it will provide Volga-Dnepr Group’s subsidiary, AirBridgeCargo Airlines, with a crew- pairing solution to optimize the efficiency of the airline’s 300-crew-member operation.

This movement of the Volga-Dnepr moves world’s largest engine, massive engine required two years of preparation by GE’s 777X developments continue engineers and Volga-Dnepr’s load planning specialists – ussia-based outsize and one of its An-124-100Fs. customers like Emirates, Etihad necessitating a custom loading R heavylift specialist Volga- The GE9X engine, designed Airways and Qatar in 2020. The platform and tailored procedures Dnepr Airlines transported specifically for the Boeing 777X, aircraft appeals to airlines with to handle the engine, which has the “world’s largest engine,” has been in California for flight an emphasis on cargo, due a diameter equal to that of a 737 General Electric’s GE9X, from testing since last November, in to its larger belly capacity as aircraft, the carrier said. Victorville, California to Ohio anticipation of its delivery to compared to its predecessor. Volga-Dnepr and GE began their relationship in 1992 with the first airlift of GE90 engines to Boeing. Axel Kaldschmidt, global director of aerospace at the Volga-Dnepr Group added that its partnership with GE “has been further enhanced by the implementation of Volga- Dnepr’s strategy to establish an operating base in Houston,” in conjunction with its continued role as a partner of aerospace industry clients, which Kaldschmidt says “gives the airline the ability to work within arm’s reach of our customers.”

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Swiss WorldCargo obtains CEIV- Pharma certification

urich-based carrier Swiss WorldCargo, Z the air cargo division of Swiss International Airlines, has gained its CEIV- Pharma certification this week, assuring that all segments of its supply chain network, operating in more than 84 countries, meet the strict temperature-control standards set by IATA. The carrier, while small, has carved authority Swissmedic – which issues GDP Industry leaders have their own opinions on out a niche in the sector of transporting certificates to Switzerland-based companies. the debate – Nathan de Valck, cargo manager pharmaceuticals internationally out of The merits of IATA’s pharma certificate have at major pharma-hub Brussels Airport has said Western Europe. In 2016, it introduced often been compared to the GDP’s standards. that GDP standards are a good foundation, “quality corridors”– or dedicated pharma but that there is “no real checklist,” associated traffic lanes – in partnership with cargo There are major players on both sides with the framework. IATA’s CEIV standards, on handler Cargologic, and food and gateways of the fence – GDP-compliant companies the other hand, “actually take GDP standards services provider Singapore Airport Terminal including Panalpina, dnata, Cargolux Airlines and translate them to actionable items for our Services Ltd. (SATS). The consortium and Emirates SkyCargo – along with Delta industry,” he said. launched the service with a Singapore- Cargo, Cathay Pacific, All Nippon Airways and Zurich route. Hactl, which hold CEIV-pharma certifications. Looking forward, Swiss WorldCargo said While many pharma-centric companies opt it will continue to develop its “pharma road Swiss WorldCargo is also recognized for one or the other, some diversify their map to improve its footprint in the important as compliant with the Good Distribution portfolios with a combination of the two and growing segment of pharmaceuticals Practices (GDP) standards by government frameworks, like Swiss WorldCargo. and life sciences.”

Chief commercial officer, Eric These realities made us develop Global freighter fleet will hit Schulz says: “There is a growing a new segmentation with Small, trend to use aircraft across a Medium, Large and Extra-Large 2,722 in 2037, Airbus predicts broader range of operations, categories, reflecting more with today’s more capable closely the way airlines operate he worldwide freighter in North America, which Airbus aircraft blurring the boundaries aircraft.” T aircraft fleet is predicted to predicts will be home to 1,080 between market segments. reach 2,722 in 2037, with Asia followed by Asia with 802 by and North America leading the 2037. way, Airbus predicts in its Global Elsewhere, Airbus says Africa Market Forecast 2018-2037. will have 107 freighters by 2037, In its Global Market Forecast the CIS will have 93, Europe will 2018-2037, Airbus predicts that have 405, Latin America will the freighter aircraft fleet will have 99 and the Middle East will increase from 1,650 at the start have 136. Airbus is predicting of 2018 to 2,722 in 2037. that 37,390 new aircraft will be Of these new aircraft, Airbus needed over the next 20 years says 826 will be new deliveries, valued at $5.8 trillion, with 1,560 will be converted 26,540 needed for growth and freighters and 336 will be 10,850 required to replace older remaining aircraft already in use units. today. Most of the aircraft will be

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GECAS Announce Agreement for 35 Qatar Airways 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters Finalize Order for E Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) announced that they have reached an Five 777 Freighters G agreement for 35 additional 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters at the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow. The deal, which includes 20 firm orders and an option for 15 more, would take GECAS' 737-800BCF order book from 15 oeing and Qatar Airways finalized an to 50 and enable GECAS to serve the growing express air cargo market. B order for five 777 Freighters at the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow. The deal, "This order and future commitment with Boeing reflects the confidence valued at $1.7 billion at current list prices, was GECAS has in the 737-800BCF to replace and grow the narrow body freighter announced as a commitment in April. market," said Richard Greener, senior vice president and manager GECAS Cargo Aircraft Group, adding, "With total firm and option aircraft commitments now at The announcement was attended by the fifty 737-800BCFs, GECAS will commit nearly $1.5 billion worth of 737-800s with State of Qatar's Minister of Finance and Qatar conversions to the narrow body freighter sector." Airways Chairman, His Excellency Ali Shareef Al Emadi. The commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of General Electric is the launch customer of the new 737-800BCF. It took delivery of the first converted jet "I am delighted to be further enhancing our in April and leased it to a Swedish cargo carrier. cargo fleet and adding five Boeing 777 Freighter aircraft," said Qatar Airways Group Chief "The 737-800BCF is a great example of how Boeing's Global Services' business Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker. can extend the life of an airplane with new technology and help operators reduce "In the past 15 years, Qatar Airways Cargo has their operating costs," said Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of Commercial grown steadily and globally, becoming the third Sales and Marketing for The Boeing Company. "We are delighted that GECAS largest in the world. We could not have achieved intends to commit to a big repeat order for the airplane. We look forward to this success without our resilient relationship finalizing this deal and adding to their world-class portfolio." with Boeing." This agreement, which is subject to GECAS board approval, would take the Qatar Airways, one of the world's top cargo total commitments for the 737-800BCF program to 80 from more than half a carriers, operates a fleet of 13 777 Freighters and dozen customers. two 747-8 Freighters. With this latest order, the airline is set to grow its Boeing Freighter fleet to more than 20 jets. "We are proud that Qatar Airways recognizes Panalpina opens Singapore logistics the value of the 777 Freighter and continues to invest in this aircraft to serve its expanding freight centre operations," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President & CEO Kevin McAllister. "We continue analpina has opened its new purpose build logistics centre in Singapore, to see a resurgence in the air cargo market and P located on Pioneer View, covering an area of 3.5 football pitches. The facility we are confident that Boeing's industry-leading is constructed over six floors and offering 25,800 m2 of usable warehouse space, freighter family is well positioned to meet our of which the majority is already rented out to customers. customers' requirements." Speaking at the official opening of the facility, chief executive officer Stefan Karlen explained that Singapore is very important to Panalpina and 96 of its top 100 global customers have a base in Singapore. He says: “Singapore is a very important consolidation hub for ocean and air freight. The nation-state is investing in the expansion of its ports, and a third runway is under construction at Changi Airport. “Against this backdrop, Panalpina plans to offer air and ocean freight services including value-added logistics services to companies, particularly in the energy, healthcare, high tech, manufacturing, consumer and retail, as well as fashion industries.” Panalpina plans to test and use new technologies in Singapore including the Internet of Things, augmented reality and various automation systems. The new facility could also run 3D printers on behalf of customers, potentially making it a hub for distributed manufacturing in the future. Karlen, who has once based in Singapore, took time to meet and chat with Panalpina’s front-line staff, as well as with attending dignitaries, including the Swiss ambassador to Singapore, Fabrice Filliez.

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Cabin Crew Hotel: Kiranshree portico , Paltan Bazar, Guwahati & Lead 10-Aug-18 9AM- 11AM G.S Road Cabin Crew

Cabin Crew Hyderabad & Lead 17-Aug-18 9AM- 11AM Hotel: Radisson, HITEC City, Gachibowli Cabin Crew

Cabin Crew Hotel:Park Plaza , OMR 142, Chennai & Lead 23-Aug-18 10AM - 12PM Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thoraipakkam Cabin Crew

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Hotel: Hyatt Regency, JA-1, Sector III, Kolkata Cabin Crew 9-Aug-18 8AM - 10AM Salt Lake City

InterGlobe Aviation Limited ("IndiGo"),Level Gurgaon(ISC) Cabin Crew 18-Aug-18 10AM - 1PM 2, Tower C, Global Business Park, MG Road

InterGlobe Aviation Limited ("IndiGo"), Gurgaon(ISC) Cabin Crew 25-Aug-18 10AM - 1PM Level 2, Tower C, Global Business Park, MG Road

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA • Female Indian nationals, with Indian Passport, between 18 to 27 Years of age. • Educational Qualification : Passed 10+2 examination, from a recognized Board or University. • Communication : Fluency and clarity of speech in English and Hindi. • Height : Minimum of 155 cms, with proportionate weight, as per BMI. • Appearance : Clear skin, positive body language and well groomed. No visible scars or tattoos.

REQUIREMENTS • Please wear a Half-sleeve Shirt and a knee length well fitted Skirt with black Stocking. • Candidate must carry, a passport size photograph, 10th and 12th Mark Sheets from a recognised Board or University, Photocopy of Pan Card or Passport. • Carry a copy of your updated resume.

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CITY INTERVIEW DATE TIME (HRS) VENUE Gurgaon (Head Office) 01-Aug-18 09am - 11am SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon. Chandigarh 01-Aug-18 09am - 01pm Hotel Aroma Complex, Himalaya Marg, Sector 22-C, Chandigarh Gurgaon (Head Office) 03-Aug-18 09am - 11am SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon. Mumbai 03-Aug-18 10am - 02pm The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group, Sahar Airport Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400059 Gurgaon (Head Office) 06-Aug-18 09am - 11am SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon. Delhi 06-Aug-18 10am - 02pm Essex Farms 4,Aurobindo Marg, Near IIT Flyover, New Delhi. Gurgaon (Head Office) 08-Aug-18 09am - 11am SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon. Jaipur 8-Aug-18 10am - 02pm Marriott Ashram Marg, Near Jawahar Circle, Jaipur 302015 Gurgaon (Head Office) 10-Aug-18 09am - 11am SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon. Kolkata 10-Aug-18 10am - 02pm Hotel Novotel and Residencies, CF – 11, Action Area 1C, New Town, Rajarhat, Kolkata - 700 156 Gurgaon (Head Office) 13-Aug-18 09am - 11am SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon. Delhi 13-Aug-18 10am - 02pm Essex Farms 4,Aurobindo Marg, Near IIT Flyover, New Delhi. Gurgaon (Head Office) 17-Aug-18 09am - 11am SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon. Goa 17-Aug-18 10am - 02pm Country Inn & Suites, Plot No:31, EDC Patto Plaza, Panjim, Goa. 403001. Gurgaon (Head Office) 20-Aug-18 09am - 11am SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon. Delhi 20-Aug-18 10am - 02pm Essex Farms 4,Aurobindo Marg, Near IIT Flyover, New Delhi. Gurgaon (Head Office) 24-Aug-18 09am - 11am SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon. Kolkata 24-Aug-18 10am - 02pm Hotel Novotel and Residencies, CF – 11, Action Area 1C, New Town, Rajarhat, Kolkata Gurgaon (Head Office) 27-Aug-18 09am - 11am SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon. Delhi 27-Aug-18 10am - 02pm Essex Farms 4,Aurobindo Marg, Near IIT Flyover, New Delhi. Gurgaon (Head Office) 29-Aug-18 09am - 11am SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon. Hyderabad 29-Aug-18 10am - 02pm Radisson Hitec City, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana - 500032 Gurgaon (Head Office) 31-Aug-18 09am - 11am SpiceJet Ltd. 319, Udyog Vihar, Phase -IV, Gurgaon. Mumbai 31-Aug-18 10am - 02pm The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group, Sahar Airport Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400059

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