Aerospace Exchange Blogs

Bombardier Manufacturer is planning a new CSeries Site in Alabama that will serve as a final assembly site. They are taking every step to plan, receive needed approvals, and stay within all the laws. Since their December 27th document being filed with the ITC, International Trade Commission, Bombardier has continued to move towards the construction of their final assembly site. These papers were filed with the ITC after requests for more information on the Alabama Site after a trade dispute investigation. The construction of the Alabama final assembly site will put Bombardier’s United States assembly line in its advanced stages. Read more >>

Robertson Fuel Systems and StandardAero have received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification for their retrofittable crash resistant fuel tank (CRFT) for the Airbus AS350 and EC130 family of light single helicopters. Production deliveries to launch partners Air Methods Corporation (AMC) and WeatherTech Aviation LLC are already ongoing, with additional orders now being taken from operators worldwide. European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification of the CRFT is expected to follow shortly. Read more >>

Delta Airlines strikes a bargain when searching for a mode to power their Airbus A321neo aircraft. Coming to terms with Pratt and Whitney, they have agreed to provide not only the PW1100G-JM engine for the A321neo but has also placed Delta Airlines on their list of approved PW1000-series geared turbofan (GTF) overhaul shops. In doing so Delta is presented with a new field of opportunity in aftermarket sales and hopes to, “keep its own MRO costs low while offsetting them with millions of dollars in third-party revenue by in-sourcing work from other airlines.” Read more >>

The all Airbus fleet airline, Sichuan Airlines, which is based in Chengdu, China, has chosen both Airbus Flight Hour Services and Airbus Real Time Health Monitoring Service to supply aircraft components and maintenance assistance. This will allow for the highest service level and operations for the company’s 4 new A350 XWBs. Sichuan Airlines is set to fly the A350 XWBs in the approaching months via its international courses, which includes Chengdu to the United States. Read more >>

Azerbaijan Airlines, Dubai Airline announced its partnership with Boeing a few weeks ago. The deal includes 787 Dreamliner’s, freighters and 787 landing fear exchange programs. This deal is valued at about 1.9 billion dollars. The Dubai airline will now have a total of seven Dreamliner’s, and will be the first customer to enroll in the 787-landing gear exchange program. The landing gear program is a low-cost solution for overhauled and certified landing gears. The main carrier for this will be the Boeing company. Ordering these larger planes will allow for the Dubai airline to accommodate more passengers, travel to new destinations, and expand the overall operation. Azerbaijan is delighted to join the boing fleet, as this partnership will only create more opportunities for Azerbaijan airlines, opportunities that before were only dreams. Read more >>

In 2010, Thrush Aircraft introduced a new aircraft engine mount designed for the 510 series Thrush. It managed to remove the lead-shot ballast ring and create a mini-storage area due to the 18 inches extension. This change improved the flight characteristics by moving the CG, but more importantly, it removed just about 300 pounds of "dead" weight. Read more >>

Flydubai has been in business for 8 years and it already established its place in the region. It is a low-cost government-owned airline operating in Terminal 2 of Dubai International Airport with a choice of 85 destinations. On July 31st, 2017, it became the first carrier in the Middle East to operate Boeing’s newest single-aisle airplane. The 737 Max 8 will be adding to their all-Boeing fleet of Next-Generation 737s. Read more >>

The establishment of aircraft engines will always change. Engineers across the world are doing whatever they can to elevate the power and condition of these aircraft engines. As a result, manufacturers are looking for different suppliers that can play a role in supplying parts for the engine. For example, Pratt & Whitney Canada has decided to sign an agreement to supply the PW 150. This engine is used on the AIC Aircraft MA700. The PW 150C continuously builds off the PW150A with better development and power. Because of these frequent upgrades, Pratt & Whitney Canada has built a relationship with AVIC and other avionic companies. In other words, P&W Canada is elevating their network by helping these companies supply their aircraft. Not only does the supplier build relationships, but the manufacturers also strengthen their network. For example, "The relationship with AVIC was further strengthened by a collaboration with Xi'an Aircraft Company in the development of the MA 600 aircraft powered by the PW127J." After many years of working together and trusting each other, the vendors are mutually respected. Moreover, other companies value the relationship and also want to compromise with the ongoing agreements. Read more >>

Boeing Aerospace is one of the leading manufacturers in the aerospace industry, and have continually grown over the years due to their innovation and successful campaigns. They are known for the many aircraft they produce that fly passengers around the world, such as the 737, 747, 767, 777, and 787 commercial planes. They also have an amazing aftermarket spares program that allows aircraft owners to save time and money by purchasing Boeing aircraft parts directly in a timely manner. It is no mistake that Boeing has built a very successful company, and why they are continually rising to the top of the market. Read more >>

Airplanes have come so far from ten years ago, and even more from twenty years ago but the interesting thing that started to become a reality specially in the past decade is the technological advances in airplanes and I am not talking about the mechanical parts of the airplane but instead the soft technologies on an airplane such as computer-enhanced technologies that make flying a whole new experience. Adding screens to an airplane means adding new software that can do calculations for the operators and display them in a colorful and clear way for the pilots and crew members to see. Luma Technologies is a manufacturing company that specializes in lighted displays and custom switching products for the aviation industry. Read more >>