MANUFACTURERS & MRO

Rolls-Royce: Reasons Behind Losses in 2018

Rolls-Royce, a British aircraft engines manufacturer, announced 2018 results reporting £2.9 billion losses. 

AIRLINES & AIRPORTS

Istanbul New Airport: Full Opening Delayed Again

Full opening of the Istanbul’s new airport, which aims to become the busiest in the world, has been delayed again. This time until 7 April 2019. 

MANUFACTURERS & MRO

Irkut to Build Additional MC-21 Prototype to Test Russian Engines

Russian aircraft manufacturer Irkut is to build an additional dedicated flying prototype of its MC-21-300 airliner to be used specifically for flight tests of the Russian-built PD-14 engine.

AVIATION TRAINING

Airbus to Open Flight Academy and Extend Training Services

In order to meet the high market demand for cadet pilot training in Europe – 94,000 new pilots over the next 20 years – Airbus has decided to open its own flight academy.