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February 19, 2014

Airbus, Korean Air Aerospace Celebrate 1000th Sharklet Delivery

Production Of The Wingtip Devices Began In 2012

Airbus and Korean Air Aerospace Division (KAL-ASD) on Tuesday celebrated the handover of the 1,000th "Sharklet" wingtip device for the A320 Family, and 25 years of partnership at a special ceremony at the Korean manufacturer’s facility in Busan.

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ATR Develops Onboard Operational Software Offer For iPad

Now Provides Single-Point Performance Software (SPS) For The Apple Tablet

The European manufacturer of turboprop aircraft ATR continues to deploy its support offer for air operations with the development of its onboard Single-point Performance Software (SPS) computation application for the iPad. This software, available at Apple Store, allows ATR pilots to compute their take-off and landing parameters in real time and conditions, and also to edit, sign and send their weight and balance sheets.

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Eighteen Fatally Injured In Accident In Nepal

Older-Model Twin Otter Was Carrying Tourists

A 40-year-old Twin Otter with 18 passengers and crew on board has gone down in Nepal, resulting in the fatal injury of all on board.

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Boeing Wind Updates Service To Optimize In-Flight Operations For Qatar Airways

Real-Time Wind Data To Conserve Fuel For Airline And Increase Operational Efficiency

Boeing and Qatar Airways have announced a five-year agreement to provide Boeing Wind Updates services for the airline to maximize in-flight operational efficiency. Boeing Wind Updates provides customized, real-time wind and temperature information to aircraft. This data allows for more efficient trajectory prediction during pre-flight operations and continuous optimization in-flight by providing tailored wind information for flight crews and the aircraft flight management system.

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Boeing To Locate New 777X Composite Wing Center In Everett

Wing Fabrication Facility To Sustain Thousands Of Puget Sound Area Jobs

In a move that's really not much of a surprise, Boeing has picked its Everett, WA, site as the location for a new composite wing center for the 777X program. Boeing evaluated criteria that were designed to find the wing fabrication location that would best support the 777X business plan. The new composite wing center will be located north of the Everett factory and will sustain thousands of Puget Sound area jobs for years to come.

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NTSB Releases Agenda For Investigative Hearing On UPS Flight 1354

Hearing To Be Held Thursday In Washington, DC

The NTSB has released the agenda for the investigative hearing on the ongoing investigation into the Aug. 14, 2013 accident involving UPS Airlines flight 1354, an Airbus A300-600, on approach to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in Birmingham, AL.

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