Credit: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department Twitter feed
An engineered materials arrestor system (EMAS) prevented a chartered Boeing 737 from a potentially serious crash after it skidded off the runway after landing at New York LaGuardia airport Oct. 27.
Saudi-Egyptian carrier Nesma Airlines has begun services from Hail, in the north of Saudi Arabia, as domestic competition in the country intensifies. Photo Nesma Airlines A320
Lufthansa's last 737 to fly Oct. 29
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Lufthansa will phase out its last Boeing 737 on Oct. 29 after completing a flight from Milan to Frankfurt. Photo: Lufthansa 737-300
Dubai-based Emirates Airline will equip its upcoming fleet of 150 Boeing 777X aircraft with Thales’ AVANT inflight entertainment (IFE) system, the two companies announced Oct. 25.
Rockwell Collins-B/E Aerospace deal
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Rockwell Collins and B/E Aerospace will consolidate headquarters and move quickly to realize synergies, Rockwell Collins said Monday after announcing plans to acquire aircraft cabin supplier B/E Aerospace for $8.3 billion in a deal that is expected to complete in spring 2017. Photo: B/E Aerospace-Super Diamond Business Class Seats
Rolls-royce UltraFan gearbox makes initial run
Credit: Rolls-Royce
UK-based engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce has run what it describes as the world’s most powerful aerospace gearbox for the first time.
Linda Blachly is Senior Associate Editor for Air Transport World and Aviation Week. She joined the company in July 2010 and is responsible for producing features for Air Transport World’s monthly magazine and engaging content for the aviationweek.com. She is based in the Washington DC office.
