January 31, 2022 - No. 08 In This Issue : Final 2021 Aircraft Delivery Figures Show Gradual Recovery : Germany arrests Russia national over alleged aerospace technology intelligence : Chubb poaches Global Aerospace director to lead aviation business : RED Aircraft Launch MRO Training Program to Create a Global Authorized Service Center Network : PCC receives $490,000 grant to train aviation maintenance technicians : New aircraft maintenance facilities at Dayton International Airport to create 150 new jobs : Howmet Aerospace announces February Job Fairs : Statement from US Commerce Secretary Raimondo on Qatar Airways’ purchase of Boeing aircraft Final 2021 Aircraft Delivery Figures Show Gradual Recovery The number of global aircraft deliveries rose 32 percent to 951 last year while operators and lessors placed orders for 1,680 new aircraft, the most since 2018, UK aerospace trade group ADS reported Monday. While the figures show the continuation of a gradual recovery from Covid-19, last year’s deliveries remained some 40 percent down from the record 1,618 shipments achieved in 2018. ADS said the recovery centers mainly on single-aisle aircraft and that weak demand for long-haul travel continues to suppress widebody performance. Deliveries of single-aisle aircraft increased for the first time in two years, by 51 percent. However, widebody demand decreased 20 percent, marking the lowest annual figure since ADS records began in 2010. Despite the start of a slow recovery in global deliveries, UK aerospace manufacturing output remains 36.1 percent below pre-pandemic levels, reflecting the long road to recovery the sector and its supply chains still face. Although aircraft orders increased significantly compared with 2019 and 2020, order cancellations of 689 airplanes last year reduced the global backlog to 12,989. The final months of 2021 saw a strong recovery in orders, including at November’s Dubai Airshow, where Airbus and Boeing announced contracts covering more than 500 airplanes. “It is encouraging to see signs of recovery," said ADS chief executive Kevin Craven. "However, there is still a very long road ahead to return to pre-pandemic levels of output. Manufacturers are now preparing for production-rate increases, posing potential challenges for employers throughout our supply chains who have faced major difficulties in the last two years. “This year will be an exciting one for UK aerospace and aviation," he continued. "We are looking forward to continued progress in developing revolutionary green aerospace technology that will deliver net-zero air travel, and to the return of Farnborough International Airshow. We hope to see a strengthening recovery in UK aerospace manufacturing that will enable us to build our international standing as a leader in this high-value global industry.” https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2022-01-31/final-2021-aircraft-delivery-figures-show-gradual-recovery Germany arrests Russia national over alleged aerospace technology intelligence Germany announced it arrested Russian national Ilnur N. on Thursday for alleged involvement with Russia’s foreign intelligence service. According to German prosecutors, Ilnur used his position as a research assistant at a Bavarian university to share information with locally stationed Russian senior intelligence officers. Germany alleged that Ilnur engaged in three such meetings and shared intelligence at two of the meetings. The intelligence related to Ilnur’s knowledge about German research into aerospace technology and work with the Ariane program. The European Space Agency describes Ariane as a program which “has been leading Europe to the forefront of space transportation for over 40 years.” There have been five Ariane rockets launched to date. The sixth Ariane rocket is in development. It will build on the success of the fifth Ariane rocket which is a “highly reliable heavy-lift rocket able to place single or multiple payloads in any orbit.” German prosecutors allege that Ilnur received €2,500 from Russia in exchange for the information. This arrest comes after a warrant for Ilnur’s arrest was issued in June 2021. Russia’s intelligence service has been the subject of significant criticism and media attention in recent years. In 2018, the US charged several Russian intelligence officers with hacking dating back to 2014. Russian intrusion into the 2016 US election was revealed in 2020. In a similar vein, in 2021, a former member of the Ukraine Parliament received sanctions for allegedly being an agent for Russia. https://www.jurist.org/news/2022/01/germany-arrests-russia-national-over-alleged-aerospace-technology-intelligence/ Chubb poaches Global Aerospace director to lead aviation business Property/casualty insurer Chubb has tapped Global Aerospace's underwriting director to lead its aviation business, which is based in London and has hubs in Paris, France and Toronto, Canada. There is a high chance your organisation has a subscription to us, to check if that is the case and for us to add you to that existing agreement please contact efield@newtonmedia.co.uk Chubb, Global Aerospace, Appointment, P&C, Aviation, Insurance, Reinsurance, Simon Abbott, Robert Wilson, London, UK https://www.intelligentinsurer.com/news/chubb-poaches-global-aerospace-director-to-lead-aviation-business-28397 RED Aircraft Launch MRO Training Program to Create a Global Authorized Service Center Network RED aircraft has announced its intention to provide training programs for maintenance repair and overhaul centers, owing to the continued successful growth and utilization of their game-changing RED A03 piston engine. It will be a requirement to provide safe and efficient maintenance on the engine, repairs, and inspections can only be carried out by RED authorized organizations. By completing the course, MRO’s can be officially registered as an Authorized Service Center. With the number of aircraft operators set to realize the growing advantages of the RED A03 and ever-increasing sales, this certification could be highly beneficial and profitable for MROs looking to provide solutions for clients looking interested to use the engine. Enrico Evers, Head of Sales at RED Aircraft GmbH, issued the following statement as the course was announced: – “We at RED aircraft are thrilled to see the strong response in the aviation market and as we need to stay ahead of our game, we are looking for MRO organizations capable of delivering our customers the service that they deserve” In the last year, the number of aircraft fitted with the RED A03 has grown significantly and will continue to do so. At present, this includes: • Agricultural retrofits, such as the Fletcher FU24 and Air Tractor 301 • Conceptual aircraft in the design phase, such as the Pro Avia twin • New high-performance aerobatic training aircraft, including the YAK-152 • Air Ships such as the Airlander 4 • Highly efficient and revolutionary commercial aircraft, such as the Otto Aviation Celera 500L • Hybrid aircraft projects • There are numerous advantages presented to MRO’s looking to undertake the course. It will enable those organizations to perform regular maintenance, diagnosis, and repairs on the RED A03 engines. One of the key features of the RED A03 engine is that it is custom-designed to permit cost-efficient maintenance. RED has developed its own diagnostic tools to allow operators to access FADEC recorded data, allowing for early maintenance decisions and failure prediction and minimizing any downtime while work is carried out. In aviation, time is a valuable commodity. By receiving training on how to optimally interpret engine data, operators can ensure that the engine is running at its most efficient for the greatest amount of time. One highlight of the RED A03 is its safety and reliability. This is further enhanced by ensuring that all work is carried out to the same standards to which the engine was designed and constructed originally. The course will also permit trained operatives the ability to quickly and accurately diagnose faults, increasing safety and reducing downtime. As with any successful course, there are two elements, both of which are vital if the above benefits are to be realized. They are quite simply the theory and the practical. The course is both detailed and broad in scope from the theoretical side. Participants can expect to learn the various mechanical systems present and how they interact together. They will also learn how the engine is controlled and how indications are fed back to the user. Unlike more traditional (and much less efficient) aero engines, the RED A03 uses a system called Full Authority Digital Engine Control (or FADEC). This, in essence, is a computer-controlled system that interprets the various inputs and outputs of the engine and ensures that they are both safe and optimized for the best performance. This computer is also capable of recording a huge array of engine parameters. While normally automatic and very much ‘in the background’, a strong understanding of how this system works is hugely beneficial. While theory is good, getting ‘hands-on’ is perhaps the best way to learn. The course provided by RED Aircraft will certainly enable this. The practical training is as extensive as the theory, with detailed guidance and practice on exchanging components, understanding and acting on the data provided by FADEC, and even the opportunity to see ground operation and simulation of the RED A03 engine. By operating as a RED service center, participating MROs will be putting themselves at the forefront of maintenance solutions for brand new and revolutionary aviation technology. If initial uptake is used as an indicating metric, the RED A03 promises to become one of the ‘big players’ of the future in aviation propulsion. https://www.aviationpros.com/aircraft/maintenance-providers/mro/press-release/21255059/red-aircraft-red-aircraft-launch-mro-training-program-to-create-a-global-authorized-service-center-network PCC receives $490,000 grant to train aviation maintenance technicians WASHINGTON (KOLD News 13) - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration awarded $5 million in grants to develop a diverse talent pool of aviation maintenance technicians. The Aviation Maintenance Technical Workers Workforce Development Grants were awarded to organizations that will teach technical skills and prepare participants to pursue aviation maintenance careers. “A career as an aviation maintenance technician opens a wide world of opportunity. These grants will allow us to reach and support individuals who may not had the chance to pursue this exciting career before,” FAA Deputy Administrator A. Bradley Mims said. Grant recipients include: Pima County Community College District, Tucson, Ariz.: $490,000 Macon County School District, Tuskegee, Ala.: $425,000 North Orange County Community College District, Anaheim, Calif.: $250,000 San Bernardino Community College District, San Bernardino, Calif.: $400,000 International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Washington, D.C.: $450,000 DLK Aviation Inc., Kennesaw, Ga.: $250,000 Iowa Western Community College, Council Bluffs, Iowa: $475,000 Southern University at Shreveport, Shreveport, La.: $500,000 Dutchess Community College, Fairview, N.Y.: $450,000 Guilford County School System, High Pint, N.C.: $45,500 Columbus State Community College, Columbus, Ohio: $250,000 Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Okla.: $450,000 Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, Penn.: $214,500 South Carolina Department of Education, Charleston, S.C.: $250,000 Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Madison, Wis.: $100,000 Grantees can use the funds to establish new educational programs; provide scholarships or apprenticeships for individuals pursuing employment in the aviation maintenance industry; conduct outreach about careers in the aviation maintenance industry to primary, secondary and post-secondary school students; and support educational opportunities related to aviation maintenance in economically disadvantaged areas. Visit the FAA website for additional details about the grant recipients. https://www.kold.com/2022/01/14/pcc-receives-490000-grant-train-aviation-maintenance-technicians/ New aircraft maintenance facilities at Dayton International Airport to create 150 new jobs DAYTON — Sierra Nevada Corporation, an engineering firm with ties to national security, defense, and space projects, will bring open two new aircraft maintenance facilities at the Dayton International Airport and create 150 jobs. The announcement of the new facilities was made jointly by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s office and the Dayton Development Coalition Monday afternoon. According to JobsOhio, the facility will mark the first time since World War II that a private sector company will have a facility to maintain and repair military aircraft in the Dayton-area. The new facilities will sit on 16 acres at the airport with construction already underway at the first facility. An official groundbreaking will be held Wednesday. “Following a nationwide search to find the location best suited to meet SNC’s growing customer needs, we are excited to continue our expansion in the large aircraft MRO field in Dayton and the Miami Valley,” Mark Williams, SNC senior vice president strategy said in a media release. “Dayton’s extensive supply chain, highly skilled workforce, and proven standing as a logistics hub make the Dayton International Airport our first choice to further strengthen the expertise and robust production infrastructure that have made SNC the go-to leader in large aircraft heavy maintenance, modification, and integration markets.” According to SNC, the company has divisions that specialize in post-production modifications for several commercial and military aircraft with all the special mission upgrades completed at the company’s current production spaces in Colorado. “The corporation’s decision to locate in close proximity to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, the Life Cycle Management Center, and the Air Force Research Laboratory recognizes the immeasurable value of the Dayton region and its competitive advantage in accelerating our nation’s defense and aerospace programs,” DeWine said in the release. “This is a great day for the Dayton International Airport and the Dayton Community. The economic growth the Airport and surrounding communities will see because of this project is likely to be substantial,” Gil Turner, Director of Aviation at the Dayton International Airport said in an emailed statement “Not to mention that Sierra Nevada’s new hangars is going to be a sight to behold.” https://www.whio.com/news/local/new-aircraft-maintenance-facilities-dayton-international-airport-create-150-new-jobs/4JGOTB7HFZFN3N3LALNIONLQGI/ Howmet Aerospace announces February Job Fairs WACO, Texas – Are you looking for a job? Howmet Aerospace can help! On Wednesdays in February, Howmet Aerospace’s Waco Operations will be hosting in-person job fairs for manufacturing production positions – ranging from entry level to experienced. These events are open to everyone, and pre-registration is not required. Interviews will be conducted, and job offers will be made on the spot. Candidates should bring a current resume, and ensure they can access a personal email account. The job fairs will take place at Howmet Aerospace Waco Operations, located at 8001 Imperial Drive, from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. COVID safety protocols will be observed. They will take place on the following dates: Wednesday, February 2, 2022 Wednesday, February 9, 2022 Wednesday, February 16, 2022 Wednesday, February 23, 2022 If you are interested in a position, but unable to attend, you can email wacohr@howmet.com. Source: Howmet Aerospace https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/howmet-aerospace-announces-february-job-fairs/ Statement from US Commerce Secretary Raimondo on Qatar Airways’ purchase of Boeing aircraft Today, following her participation in a signing ceremony for Qatar Airways’ purchase of Boeing Aircraft, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina M. Raimondo released the following statement: “I’m honored and excited to celebrate this new development in the thriving trade relationship between the United States and Qatar. Today, we’re announcing a deal of historic significance between the Boeing Company and Qatar Airways’ cargo affiliate. This deal is the largest dollar value commitment for freighter aircraft in Boeing’s history. “More importantly, the economic impact of this sale will reverberate throughout the United States. It’s a win for our workers, our manufacturers, and our suppliers. These new freighters will be manufactured and assembled by American workers on American soil in Everett, Washington. And the aircraft will include GE9X engines produced by GE Aviation, also built and assembled in the U.S. Both Boeing and GE Aviation rely on hundreds of suppliers located in states across the U.S., many of whom will play integral roles in the production of these freighters. “The Biden Administration has prioritized the revitalization of our manufacturing economy. This investment from our friends in Qatar represents another step towards fulfilling that priority. It means good jobs right here in America, billions of dollars more in exports, and a much-needed boost to America’s manufacturing sector. This announcement also builds on recent investments in American workers and manufacturing by General Motors and Intel. Like those investments, today’s deal underscores the importance of revitalizing America’s semiconductor industry. Each of these aircraft will require an enormous amount of chips, which is why the administration is urging Congress to put a semiconductor bill on President Biden’s desk as soon as possible. “Today’s announcement also reaffirms the historic commitment and trade relationship between the U.S. and Qatar. This year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between our nations, and this landmark agreement reflects our deep and lasting relationship. In areas ranging from security cooperation to energy to commerce, our broad and growing partnership supports peace and prosperity in the region and is a great mutual benefit. We thank Qatar for its friendship and look forward to many future opportunities as we work together to achieve great outcomes for the people of the United States and Qatar.” https://ajot.com/news/statement-from-us-commerce-secretary-raimondo-on-qatar-airways-purchase-of-boeing-aircraft Curt Lewis