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Day`s summary for 28 Jan 2025

Embraer opens registration for technology training

Registration is open for Embraer Social Tech Careers, a free career acceleration program in technology offered by Embraer. The initiative aims to encourage more women and people with disabilities to enter this market, which is why it is exclusive to these groups. With 70 available spots, the course focuses on data analysis and the simplified development of applications and other computer systems u...

Daher Aircraft delivered first TBM 960 “birddog” airplanes to Conair in support of wildfire air attack missions

Deliveries of two new-production TBM 960s as "birddog" aircraft for Conair Group Inc.'s operations in fighting wildfires have increased the use of Daher's TBM and Kodiak aircraft families in multi-mission duties. Following a thorough analysis of 50 aircraft types, Conair chose the TBM 960. This is the first time the TBM has been used in wildfire air attack operations, which entai...

Aviation Partners expands winglet installation network for greater geographic coverage

Aviation Partners has authorized three new MRO specialists to its installation network for its performance-boosting Winglets. The addition of Western Aircraft, Yingling Aviation and SEAL Aviation to the Aviation Partners’ network allows Dassault Falcon owners greater geographic options to upgrade their jets. Gary Dunn,Aviation Partners President, commented:  “Adding these...

Altair and Cranfield University sign MoU to advance use of simulation, data analytics, and AI

Altair and Cranfield University signed a memorandum of understanding to explore and expand the use of artificial intelligence,simulation and data analytics within aerospace  and robotics industries. The organizations will also support students, researchers, and startups looking to harness the power of computational intelligence within these industries. Pietro Cervellera, senior vice p...

Home game for LOT: Lufthansa Technik inducts first LEAP engine at XEOS in Poland

Lufthansa Technik and LOT Polish Airlines are extending their cooperation in MRO. LOT Polish Airlines recently awarded the MRO company a first batch of services on the latest-generation CFM International LEAP-1B engines powering its Boeing 737 MAX fleet. Fittingly, the first engine serviced under this contract was inducted in the airline’s home country, at XEOS near Wrocław, markin...