9 May 2017

Chaos at Fort Lauderdale Airport after flight cancelations

An ongoing labor dispute between Spirit Airlines and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) which is representing Spirit Airlines’ pilots, has resulted in the cancelation of over 300 flights since the beginning of May, with 81 alone cancelled last Sunday. Security had to wrestle with unruly passengers at the Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport after flight […]

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Norwegian’s Argentina plans take shape

The Norwegian Group Board of Directors on May 9. approved the launch of Norwegian Air Argentina’s plans of operation. The commencement of routes is dependent on government approvals. The Norwegian Group established an Argentinian subsidiary in January 2017 and has applied for an Argentinian Air Operator’s Certificate, which is currently pending approval before the Argentinian

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Aviation Capital Group signs lease agreement with EL AL Israel Airlines

Aviation Capital Group has signed long-term lease agreements with EL AL Israel Airlines, for two new B787-9s aircraft from ACG’s order book commitment with Boeing and two new B787-8s on a sale and lease-back agreement. The first aircraft is expected to be delivered in February 2018. “As previously announced in September 2016, EL AL Israel

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Thomas Cook Airlines Scandinavia chooses Honeywell software to improve fuel efficiency

Thomas Cook Airlines Scandinavia has chosen Honeywell’s GoDirect Fuel Efficiency software to boost fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The Honeywell GoDirect solution, one of more than 50 flight support, connectivity and maintenance services offered by the company – provides a full range of data analysis, reporting and monitoring tools to help the Copenhagen-based charter airline

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Alaska Air Group reports April 2017 operational results

Alaska Air Group has reported April and year-to-date operational results on a consolidated basis, for its mainline operations operated by subsidiaries Alaska Airlines and Virgin America, and for its regional flying operated by subsidiary Horizon Air and third-party regional carriers SkyWest Airlines and Peninsula Airlines (Regional). Air Group’s combined traffic increased 7.8% while capacity increased

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AerCap signs renewal for AerData’s CMS software

AerCap, a global leader in leasing and aviation finance, has extended its contract for AerData’s Corporate Management System (CMS). AerData’s software and services improve efficiencies and enhance competitiveness for customers, including some of the world’s largest airlines, lessors and MROs. AerData’s Corporate Management System is a platform that supports all business processes in aircraft leasing

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