Aerospace Diary

Neelam Mathews Sept 24, 2014 Vistara's first aircraft VT-TTB is on its way from Toulouse to Delhi. " We will be welcoming the baby at Delhi tomorrow afternoon," PT Yeoh has written to his colleagues today. He talks of the "roller coaster ride" and how no one can stop us." The letter says "Mr Tata had reminded them of " abberations" and setbacks, "We live in an imperfect world...(this is what separates the men from the boys." "Lets soldier on," he adds. So the race is on- let the games begin we say! As PT Yeoh's message implies-

Neelam Mathews Feb 17, 2013 Air Works India Engineering Pvt Ltd. (Air Works) is continuing its acquisition spree. It has acquired Aero Technique Espace (ATE) a French aircraft painting company, AerospaceDiary learns. This move is sure to strengthen Air Works’ market position as a provider of painting services to the European commercial and military aircraft market. It acquired Air Livery recently. Air Works can be assured of long-term contracts as ATE is a well established paint application company, painting new aircraft for Airbus and ATR at its facilities in Chateauroux and Toulouse in southern France. The company, which employs around 150 people, is a recognized brand within its target market and as is AWs policy, will continue to retain the “ATE” brand name post acquisition. Christian Lalane, who has now taken over as the Managing Director, ATE, said: “The recent modernization of the complete Chateauroux site now offers a state-of-the-art, environmentally compliant wid...

Posted by- Neelam Mathews Malaysia Airlines (MAS) took delivery of its first A380, becoming the eighth operator of the world’s largest  airliner.    The aircraft was handed over to MAS Group Chief Executive Officer Ahmad Jauhari Yahya by Airbus Chief Operating Officer Fabrice Brégier in Toulouse today and is expected to arrive at the Malaysian national carrier’s Kuala Lumpur base tomorrow (30 May 2012).  “The A380 showcases our latest premium offering in products and services. This will be our latest flagship aircraft, offering new levels of comfort, luxury and convenience for long haul travel,” said Ahmad Jauhari Yahya, MAS Group Chief Executive Officer. “With the A380 in our fleet, MAS will reinforce its position as one of the world’s preferred premium carriers bringing great Malaysian Hospitality to our customers.” Malaysia Airlines has ordered six A380s. Powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines, the aircraft feature a premium three class layout, wi...