Global Training & Aviation

Aviation Technology

Panasonic Avionics Corporation | November 17, 2021

Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics) has been selected by Emirates to deliver a suite of in-flight entertainment (IFE) solutions for its Premium Economy cabin being rolled out across its fleet. Panasonic Avionics' IFE systems are being integrated into the Premium Economy cabin being introduced on 105 of Emirates' Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft, with the first due to enter service in the summer of 2022. This follows the unveiling of Emirat...

Air Transport

Pratt & Whitney | December 05, 2022

Pratt & Whitney, a Raytheon Technologies business, has won a $115 million contract for the F135 engine enhancement effort, also referred to as an engine core upgrade.Upgrades like this are a normal part of any major defense program and the F135 engine has been pushed beyond its original specifications for too long," said Jill Albertelli, president of Pratt & Whitney's Military Engines business. "The F-35 engine core upgrade saves taxpayers $40 billion in lifecycle costs and...

Aerospace

Boeing | July 15, 2021

Boeing, SkyNRG, and SkyNRG Americas today announced a collaboration to increase the availability and usage of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) throughout the globe. Boeing will also contribute to SkyNRG Americas' SAF manufacturing project, in which Alaska Airlines is already a partner. Boeing, SkyNRG, and SkyNRG Americas will collaborate to expedite SAF development worldwide, focusing on expanding production capacity, increasing awareness, and engaging stakeholders throughout ...

Air Transport, Commercial Aviation

DELTA AIRLINES | August 17, 2022

Aviation Partners Boeing (APB) and Delta Air Lines, Inc. (Delta) share a commitment to reduce aircraft carbon emissions. Today, APB is excited to announce Delta's recent agreements to purchase Split Scimitar Winglets for its 737-800 fleet and for a number of recently acquired 737-900ER aircraft. Delta also recently agreed to purchase Scimitar Blended Winglets for up to 70 of Delta's 757-200 aircraft. Both the Split Scimitar Winglets and Scimitar Blended Winglets are upgrades to APB...