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September 18, 2015

Beluga XL Program Achieves Design Freeze

Next Step Is Detailed Design Phase

The new Airbus Beluga program, christened Beluga XL, has successfully passed the latest maturity gate milestone – marking the end of the ‘concept phase’ or design freeze ‘at aircraft level’ which is a key step in any development program.

Leased Aircraft Will Operate In The Livery Of Scandinavian Airlines

U.K.-based European regional airline Flybe has introduced an ATR 72-600 series aircraft into its fleet. The aircraft has been delivered to Flybe from the leasing firm Avation PLC, and will operate from Sweden in the livery of Flybe’s new partner in Northern Europe, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS).

Climate Control In The Hold Failed Before Atlantic Crossing Began

The pilot of an Air Canada flight from Tel Aviv in Israel to Toronto diverted the flight to Germany after a cargo hold heater failed in flight.

VALE Program Intended To Help Reduce Emissions And Improve Air Quality

Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx recently awarded $24.5 million FAA grants to 11 airports around the country to reduce emissions and improve air quality through the FAA’s Voluntary Airport Low Emission (VALE) and Zero Emissions Airport Vehicle (ZEV) programs.