The Brazilian aviation labor market is experiencing high-intensity movement with the opening of LATAM Airlines Brazil’s selection process for captains and first officers destined to operate its new Embraer E195-E2 fleet. The airline seeks to secure type-rated crews before the…
A week into the last month of the year, and here’s our score. But, first, some context. Airbus has FALs across the globe, and first flights and deliveries occur at various times of the day. Boeing’s busiest FAL is Renton,…
GAMA, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, released third-quarter shipments and billings information from its member companies today. The data excludes Dassault, who report only on the half and full year. Nonetheless, the data provides a good snapshot of where the…
It’s December, and the pressure is on. Other firms are slowing down, with annual vacations two weeks away. But working for an OEM is different – it’s crunch time . Meeting or beating targets is on the line. Leadership made…
[UPDATE – Statement from P&W – We’re 100% committed to the success of the A220 and E2 programs. We have invested in the PW1500G and PW1900G engines, implementing improvement packages resulting in time on wing intervals of more than double…
Swiss carrier Helvetic Airways placed an order with Embraer this morning at the Dubai Airshow for 3 firm and 5 options for E195-E2 aircraft, expanding their Embraer fleet. Helvetica currently operates 20 Embraer aircraft, and the 8 additional aircraft covered…