23 March 2017

Alaska and Virgin’s merger vision for the future

Since the merger between Alaska Airlines and Virgin America in December last year, the combined company has chosen to adopt Alaska’s name, while retaining a good number of the Virgin America brand elements which were so popular with the carrier’s fans. Alaska has also been adding to the airlines’ combined networks, announcing 21 new markets …

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Gulfstream G500 on schedule for certification

Gulfstream Aerospace’s G500 flight-test program continues to make significant progress toward the aircraft’s anticipated 2017 certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The five G500 test aircraft, including a fully outfitted production aircraft, have surpassed 2,600 flying hours and accumulated more than 600 flights. “Development testing is complete; company testing is well under way, and …

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Delta plans daily nonstop service between New York-JFK and Rio de Janeiro

Delta Air Lines will offer a new daily nonstop flight between New York-JFK (JFK) and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, beginning Dec. 21, 2017, subject to U.S. Department of Transportation approval. The airline’s strategic alliance with GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes will extend the reach of this service to 23 destinations within Brazil and provides seamless connections …

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A350-1000 performed ‘High and Warm’ flight test campaign in Latin America

With the objective of conducting a ‘High and Warm’ flight test campaign to check aircraft and engine performance in high-altitude, warm and humid conditions, the A350-1000 MSN071 test aircraft flew first to Bolivia before completing its tour in Colombia and then returning to Toulouse, France, after 10 days of flight and ground tests. The flight …

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Paul Foley returns to Executive Management of Mesa Airlines

Paul Foley is returning to Mesa Airlines’ executive management team. Foley will serve as Executive Vice President, and will oversee Flight Operations Recruitment, Training, Safety/Security, Crew Planning and Aircraft Scheduling. Foley will work closely with Chief Operating Officer John Selvaggio, maintaining the Company’s relationships with United Airlines and American Airlines. Foley brings over 34 years …

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Jeppesen to optimize planning for Avianca crew members

Jeppesen, a Boeing Company, has agreed to a new four-year service agreement with Avianca, the flagship airline of Colombia. Jeppesen will provide Crew Pairing and Crew Rostering services to optimize crew planning operations for the airline’s 5,000-plus crew members based in Colombia, El Salvador, Peru, Costa Rica, Honduras, Ecuador and Guatemala. Jeppesen Crew Pairing and …

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El Al Israel Airlines posts financial results for full year 2016 and fourth quarter

El Al Israel Airlines reported that the Company’s revenues in 2016 amounted to approx. US$2,038m, compared to approx. US$2,054m in the previous year. Profit before tax in 2016 was approx. US$93m, compared to a profit before tax of approx. US$145m in the previous year. The Company completed 2016 with a net profit of approx. US$81m …

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FL Technics becomes a Commsoft authorized representative in Asia and other world regions

FL Technics, a global provider of one-stop-shop aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services, has become an authorized representative of one of the world leader in aviation engineering and maintenance software – Commsoft. FL Technics will promote the partner’s MRO IT system OASES in Asia Pacific, MENA and CIS regions, building on its established market presence. …

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TrueNoord closes financing facility for four Embraer E190 aircraft leased by AeroMexico and TUI Belgium

TrueNoord has closed the first tranche of a term financing facility with DVB bank and PK AirFinance of Luxembourg for four of the six Embraer E190 aircraft that it purchased from BOC Aviation in January with leases attached. These four aircraft are operated by AeroMexico and TUI (Jetairfly) Belgium. This new portfolio of six globally …

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Wisetouch Interiors & Southeast Aerospace partnership

Southeast Aerospace, located at the Orlando-Melbourne International Airport, has announced its partnership with Wisetouch Interiors to provide aircraft interior design, refurbishment, and manufacturing for its diverse customer base. Coupled with Southeast Aerospace’s DER interior design capabilities, the partnership offers a complimentary package for aircraft modifications inside and out. Southeast Aerospace can now offer this high …

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