United Airlines reports load factor of 83% in March 2008

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Afroport Mauritanie have signed an agreement to enhance the safety of ground operations in Mauritania with a focus on two critical global standards: IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM) and the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO). The agreement was signed by Kamil Alawadhi, IATA’s Regional Vice President,

Finnair is increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as part of its goal to reduce carbon emissions from flying. Finnair has purchased 750 tonnes of SAF from its partner Neste for use on flights departing from Helsinki Airport. Finnair’s customers are also involved in reducing carbon dioxide emissions from flights: a small part

BAA Training, one of Europe’s largest independent aviation training centres, has partnered with Airways Aviation Academy (ESMA), one of the largest privately owned multidisciplinary aviation academies based in France. BAA Training’s soon-to-open simulator centre near Paris-Orly Airport, BAA Training France, will be assisting the Airways Aviation pilots with MCC courses and A320/B737 type rating training.

Global air cargo tonnages appear to have stabilised following its post-Lunar New Year bounce-back in recent weeks and its steady decline throughout most of last year, while average rates continue its gradual softening trend, the latest preliminary figures from WorldACD Market Data indicate. Figures for week 10 (6 to 12 March) show a small decrease

Bluebird Nordic, the Icelandic ACMI leasing and cargo airline, is planning to obtain an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) in Slovakia, expanding its operations in Europe. The company’s decision comes as a strategic move to enter new and prominent markets. “Slovakia is ideally positioned in the middle of Europe, which offers great opportunities for a wider