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Toronto, May 31 2022: Safran Landing Systems Canada Inc. has been awarded a contract by Lockheed Martin to provide the design, development and qualification of a landing gear structure for a future aircraft. This new structure will include a clean sheet design of the nose and main landing gear. “We are honored to work with Lockheed Martin on a high technology value proposition for this future platform,” says Deane Weatherby, President of Safran Landing Systems Canada Inc. “Safran Landing Systems will apply its engineering expertise in structural and full landing gear systems to this project to meet demanding requirements in today’s market.” This work, to include all landing gear qualification testing, will be completed by the team at Safran Landing Systems Toronto, Canada.

Pokhra, 30th May 2022: A fatal air crash occurred due to bad weather based on the preliminary report on the crash of the Tara Air plane in Nepal’s mountainous Mustang district on Sunday with 22 people on board, including four Indians, according to a preliminary investigation carried out by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). The Canadian-built turboprop Twin Otter 9N-AET plane went missing on Sunday morning in the mountainous region of Nepal minutes after taking off from the tourist city of Pokhara. The plane, which conducted its first flight 42 years and two months ago on April 21, 1979, was carrying four Indians, two Germans and 13 Nepali passengers, besides a three-member Nepali crew. The government has formed a five-member commission of inquiry headed by senior aeronautical engineer Ratish Chandra Lal Suman to find out the cause of the Tara Air plane crash, officials said. Preliminary investigation revealed that the aircraft had crashed into the mountains after it swerved to the right, instead of turning to the left due to inclement weather, CAAN Director-General Pradeep Adhikari said during a meeting of the International Committee of Parliament on Monday. The wreckage of the airplane was found on Monday morning at the Sanusare cliff at Thasang rural municipality-2 of Mustang district. The crash site is situated at a distance of eight nautical miles from the Jomsom Airport. Rescuers have so far pulled out 20 bodies from the wreckage of the crashed plane. The plane was first purchased by Air Botswana in 1979. The plane later entered Nepal in 1998 under its new operator Lumbini Airways but was procured by Yeti Airlines in 1999. The plane had been operated by Tara Air since April 2010, My Republica news website reported. Adverse weather impact is likely to be the primary cause of the accident, experts say. Former Director General of CAAN Raj Kumar Chhetri said that the age of the plane is not the factor for its accident. The adverse weather on Sunday could be the reason behind the accident, he opined. However, the reason behind the disastrous accident will be known once the investigation is over, he said.

May 22, 2022,Geneva: Global trip support and aviation technology solutions provider, UAS International Trip Support (UAS) has teamed up with global provider of advanced aviation software and ADS-B network, AIR SUPPORTA/S to add the world-class PPS flight planning system to UAS’ technology offering. As an added benefit, UAS’ team of flight planning specialists are offering 24/7 expert support for PPS users to assist or guide them when necessary. Used by hundreds of operators in more than 90 countries, PPS is the most flexible flight planning platform on the market today. Providing worldwide coverage, it can be fully tailored and optimized to operators’ requirements and contributes significantly to a cost-efficient integrated OCC. PPS includes the integrated Crew Briefing web application and is perfect for business operators who demand an efficient and easy-to-use software solution.UAS specializes in the provision of a variety of valuable system add-ons and advanced interfaced solutions to airline operators and business aviation operators, who utilize 3rd party aviation software systems. Users can also benefit from 24/7 support driven by UAS’ flight planning experts. “The real benefit of accessing PPS through UAS is the support we can offer. Too often, system issues or lack of knowledge about certain locations means relying exclusively on an internal team can damage momentum. With UAS, operators can contact UAS at any time and we can step in at any stage during the process where they are experiencing difficulty or uncertainty,” said Mohammed Al Husary, UAS Co-Owner/Founder and Executive President. “With UAS’ experts available to support or take over the flight plan at a moment’s notice, operators can ensure they get the most out of the platform,” he added. “AIR SUPPORT is very proud to have UAS onboard, and we firmly believe that a long-term prosperous partnership is born,” said Air Support, COO Peter Gravesen, COO of AIR SUPPORT.

Dubai May 16, 2022: • The world’s largest airport event starts at Dubai World Trade Centre from tomorrow, May 17 • Sheikh Ahmed: Airport Show set to be the driving force for the global aviation industry to emerge even stronger • Co-located events Airport Security Middle East, ATC Forum and the Global Airport Leaders’ Forum The 21st edition of the annual Airport Show in Dubai from 17th to 19 May, at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is set to be the driving force for the global aviation industry to emerge even stronger after the Covid-19 pandemic and will showcase the latest solutions from around the world that will shape the future of the industry. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, under whose patronage the Airport Show is held, described the Airport Show as an important event timed perfectly to boost the global aviation industry, which is beginning to return to pre-pandemic levels with high demand for travel and the announcement of the resumption of development projects to keep up with the expected growth. This year’s edition is supported by Dubai Airports, Dubai Police, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), dnata (part of Emirates Airline and Group), Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP), Global Air Navigation Services (GANS) and Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans). Organised by RX Global (Reed Exhibitions), the world’s largest airport industry B2B platform will have a sharp focus on sustainability to help the airport community in achieving a more sustainable airport industry that is aiming to reduce carbon foot print year on year.The Airport Show and its co-located events Airport Security Middle East, ATC Forum and the Global Airport Leaders’ Forum will debate ways to tap into new growth opportunities and overcome current challenges for airports. It will also discuss aviation industry’s efforts towards sustainable and collaborative airport infrastructure development and operational transformations. Firas Abu Ltaif, Exhibition Manager at RX Global (Reed Exhibitions), said: “It is our honour to host this prestigious and epoch-making event in Dubai. True to its slogan ‘Connecting the Global Airport Industry’, the event will be a great opportunity for networking of industry leaders, experts and government officials to discuss growth opportunities and address challenges. The Show will be a platform that will provide opportunities for stakeholders to collaborate and sign deals, boost business, showcase the latest technology and services and improve airport services and facilities to keep up with the expected growth.” The Airport Show will have display of products and services from over 150 exhibitors from more than 20 countries along with 4,500-plus aviation industry professionals participating. The Show will also host the 9th edition of the Global Airport Leaders Forum, that will see more than 40 aviation and airport leaders from around the world presenting various topics on airport innovation and development, air traffic management, sustainability and airport security. One of the major highlights of this year’s Airport Show is the hosting of a sustainability zone called e-Apron alongside the Show. e-Apron is offered in partnership with dnata, to provide opportunity for electric/hybrid Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and Ground Handling Equipment (GHE) manufacturers to showcase their latest innovations.

New Delhi,14th May 2022: Catering to a growing demand of passenger growth, Jabalpur airport in Madhya Pradesh is getting upgraded to provide better services to the air travelers of the region. The upgradation work is being undertaken at the airport includes construction of New Terminal Building, ATC Tower, Technical Block, Fire Station Category VII, other buildings and Extension of runway & associated works to cater the operations of AB-320 type of aircraft. Madhya Pradesh Govt handed over 483 acres of land to AAI for development work in 2015, total land measuring to 774acres. The new terminal building equipped with world-class passenger facilities will have the capacity to handle 500 passengers during peak hours. Spread overanareaof1,15,315 sqft,t he terminal building will have three aero bridges, advanced baggage screening system, modern food court in the landscape area and well-planned car parking for more than 300cars and buses. The proposed terminal building will welcome the passengers with glimpses of vibrant Gond Paintings, local handicrafts, murals and popular tourist destinations of Madhya Pradesh. The new building will be built with eco-friendly, sustainable material and equipped with solar plant and energy efficient equipment. An efficient solid waste management system, reuse of treated water for horticulture purposes and rainwater harvesting system with Sustainable Urban Drainage System are few other green features of the airport upgradation project. Apart from the construction of new terminal building, the upgradation work with project cost of Rs. 412 crores also include extension of runway to make airport suitable for operation of Airbus 320 type of aircraft, construction of 28-metre-highnewATC tower and technical block(G+3) with all modern facilities, fire station (Category-VII) and other ancillary buildings like utility block,gatehouse etc.