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In 1978, the U.S. military’s F-14, F-15, and new F-16 fighter jets all relied on a single engine manufacturer — but it wasn’t GE Aerospace. The “Great Engine War” of the 1980s changed that, and it marked the beginning of GE Aerospace’s F110 engine, a powerhouse that continues to drive the world’s most advanced fighter […]
This festive season, Checkers is taking a unique approach to spreading holiday cheer, unveiling a branded Lift aeroplane featuring the iconic “Sixty60” logo on its sides and the “Checkers” name on its belly. But the brand’s soaring campaign is about more than just visibility—it’s about bringing families together and creating unforgettable moments. The special branding
CHECKERS’ HEARTWARMING FESTIVE CAMPAIGN SOARS TO NEW HEIGHTS WITH BRANDED LIFT AEROPLANERead More »
GE Aerospace has been awarded a significant production contract to supply Integrated Data Acquisition Recorder (IDAR) systems for the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) fleet of 396 KC-135 Stratotankers. The contract, set to deliver upgraded systems between 2026 and 2031, underscores GE Aerospace’s continued commitment to advancing technology for military aviation. The IDAR upgrades will incorporate
GE AEROSPACE SECURES USAF CONTRACT FOR KC-135 FLEET UPGRADESRead More »
Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) and Google Cloud have announced an innovative collaboration aimed at accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the industrial sector. This partnership will integrate Google Cloud’s advanced AI capabilities with Honeywell’s Honeywell Forge platform, a leading industrial Internet of Things (IoT) system, to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and address workforce
Proflight Zambia has announced an interline ticketing agreement with Turkish Airlines, marking its first partnership with a European carrier. Effective from November 2024, this collaboration enables seamless travel for passengers connecting Proflight’s domestic and regional routes with Turkish Airlines’ extensive global network of 346 destinations across 130 countries. The partnership simplifies international travel, allowing passengers
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Embraer and PT Dirgantara Indonesia, Indonesia’s leading aerospace company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at growing collaboration in commercial aviation. The MoU was signed at the Indonesia-Brazil CEO Forum, chaired by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Brazil in the presence of several Indonesian figures including
EMBRAER AND INDONESIA’S PTDI SIGN MOU TO FOSTER COLLABORATION IN COMMERCIAL AVIATIONRead More »
The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] Board of Directors today announced that it has elected Tim Buckley as its newest member, effective January 1, 2025. Buckley will serve on the Finance and Governance & Public Policy committees. Buckley, 55, previously served as Chair and CEO of The Vanguard Group, where he successfully led one of the
Boeing [NYSE: BA] teams have successfully delivered the 7th and 8th O3b mPOWER satellites to SES. These satellites, featuring Boeing’s advanced software-defined communications payload, are being transported to Cape Canaveral for a planned launch in December. 7th and 8th O3b mPOWER satellites to join the first six in Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) where they are
BOEING DELIVERS ADVANCED O3B MPOWER SATELLITES TO OPERATOR SESRead More »
The Aero Engine Corporation of China announced on Wednesday that it has signed purchase orders and cooperation contracts for over 1,500 engine products, with a total order value exceeding 10 billion yuan (about 1.39 billion U.S. dollars). This is the largest order it has ever received in history, according to the Chinese aero engine maker
In the wake of the global financial crisis, Warren Buffett, the billionaire investor behind Berkshire Hathaway, faced significant challenges with the company’s business aviation holdings. Chief among them was NetJets, the fractional jet ownership provider. In 2011, Buffett expressed serious concerns. However, Berkshire Hathaway’s decision to keep its faith in the sector has proven to
FRAC TO THE FUTURE: BUSINESS AVIATION’S RESILIENT SURGE POST-COVID Read More »