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Boeing 737 production rate increases to 35 per month

Boeing announced a second production rate increase on the Next-Generation 737 program, taking the rate from the previously announced 34 airplanes per month to 35 in early 2012. In May, Boeing cited continued strong demand for the Next-Generation 737 as reason to ramp-up production from 31.5 to 34 airplanes per month and indicated plans to study further increases. This latest announcement acknowledges the anticipated long-term growth in this market segment and the continued pressure to raise airplane output to match expected market demand.

Investor group led by Apollo completes acquisition of Atlas Air Worldwide

Atlas Air Worldwide (Atlas) a leading global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services, has released that the investor group led by funds managed by affiliates of Apollo, together with investment affiliates of J.F. Lehman & Company and Hill City Capital, has completed its previously announced acquisition of the company. The company will continue

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Afroport Mauritanie and IATA sign agreement on ground handling safety

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, IATAโ€™s Regional Vice President,

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Recaro Business-Class seats take flight on Iberia’s A350 cabin

The Recaro Aircraft Seating (Recaro) CL6720 Business-Class seat with doors took flight in Iberiaโ€™s A350 cabin on the route from Madrid to Buenos Aires in January. A total of 31 CL6720 seats are outfitted in the A350 Business-Class cabin. The Premium-Economy and Economy cabins are also fully equipped with the Recaro PL3530 and the CL3710,

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Air France-KLM repays โ‚ฌ300 million of outstanding โ‚ฌ600 million French State perpetual hybrid bondsย 

Air France KLM has repaid โ‚ฌ300 million of outstanding French State perpetual bonds, exceeding the 75% COVID-19 recapitalisation aid redemption threshold. In April 2021, Air France-KLM and the French State agreed to convert the direct French State loan of โ‚ฌ3 billion, granted by the French State to Air France-KLM in late May 2020, into perpetual

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AAR elects John W. Dietrich to Board of Directors

AAR CORP. has released that John W. Dietrich has been elected to AARโ€™s Board of Directors, effective immediately. Dietrich is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings (Atlas), a leading global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation services, and serves as the Chairman of the National Defence Transportation Association.ย  โ€œMr. Dietrich

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Finnair increases use of sustainable aviation fuel

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

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BAA Training partners with Airways Aviation Academy in France

BAA Training, one of Europeโ€™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 Trainingโ€™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.

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Virgin Orbit operations on hold as further investment sought

Richard Bransonโ€™s Virgin Orbit has temporarily put all operations on hold while the company looks to secure additional funding. The move follows on from the failed first launch of its satellite mission from UK soil back in January. In a statement, the company confirmed: โ€œVirgin Orbit is initiating a company-wide operational pause, effective (from) March

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London Gatwick Airport reports strong financial results for 2022

London Gatwick Airport has published itsย financial results for 2022, and recognising the urgent need to make net-zero a reality has accelerated its commitment to be net- zero for its own Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 2030, ten years ahead of its previous commitment. This commitment is aligned with both VINCI Airportsโ€™ environmental action

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SriLankan Airlines becomes new member of AMOS community

Swiss-AS has welcomed SriLankan Airlines as a new member of the AMOS customer community. With regard to paperless maintenance, the use of AMOSmobile/EXEC, a touch-optimised add-on to AMOS, will enable SriLankan Airlines to perform all line and base maintenance activities paperless, adding value not only in terms of cost, but also in terms of time,

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Bluebird Nordic plans to obtain Air Operator Certificate (AOC) in Slovakia

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 companyโ€™s decision comes as a strategic move to enter new and prominent markets. โ€œSlovakia is ideally positioned in the middle of Europe, which offers great opportunities for a wider

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