United Airlines has issued an update to the carrier’s policy with regard to the transportation of animals. From June 18, only dogs and cats will be transported in the cargo hold, though with an extensive list of exceptions. Snub-nosed breeds such as bulldogs, French bulldogs, pugs and boxers are excluded from the list, along with […]
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After a negotiation marathon, the representatives of employer and employees at Austrian Airlines agreed in the morning hours of May 1, 2018 on a key points paper for the period 2018-2021. It involves salary increases and more flexible work and operational regulations for the flying personnel. Actual salaries for cabin crew and pilots are expected
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Spirit AeroSystems has signed a definitive agreement to acquire S.R.I.F. N.V., the parent company of Asco Industries, N.V. (Asco), for US$650m in cash, subject to customary closing adjustments, including foreign currency adjustments. Asco is a leading supplier of high lift wing structures, mechanical assemblies and major functional components to major OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers in
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Qantas has announced an order for six additional Boeing 787-9s to fly on its international network, bringing its fleet of Dreamliners to 14 by the end of 2020. The arrival of the new aircraft will enable the airline to accelerate retirement of its last six Boeing 747s – an aircraft type that has been in
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Jet Aviation has completed its acquisition of Hawker Pacific, a leading provider of Civil MRO, Fleet and FBO Services and Aircraft Sales across Asia Pacific and the Middle East. The transaction is valued at US$250m. Rob Smith, president of Jet Aviation, said: “We are now in a position to further expand our current portfolio, enter
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Lufthansa Technik Logistik Services (LTLS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Lufthansa Technik AG, has developed an app called Gate, which now allows components to be identified using an industrial tablet. The Gate app will gradually replace the Gate boxes used to date. Not only will this development allow portable, convenient and flexible identification of aircraft
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AviaAM Leasing has released that its joint venture with the Henan Civil Aviation Development and Investment Company (HNCA) – AviaAM Financial Leasing China – has delivered a brand-new Airbus A320-214SL aircraft to the Russian flag carrier Aeroflot – Russian Airlines. Aircraft bearing manufacturer’s serial number MSN 8188 was delivered to the new operator at Airbus
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Belavia – Belarusian Airlines, the flag carrier airline of Belarus, and Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Turkey, announced a codeshare agreement, effective from May 1, 2018. Through this codeshare partnership, Turkish Airlines and Belavia will reciprocally add their flight codes on Istanbul – Minsk flights operated by both parties and vice versa. “As
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to AerSale® for installation of its AerSafe system on Airbus 321 aircraft (ST04010NY) in compliance with the Fuel Tank Flammability Reduction (FTFR) rule. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has also approved AerSafe on Airbus 321 aircraft (10065226) as a Flammability Reduction System
STG Aerospace has reported that Ruth Williams has joined the company as Head of Marketing. She will have a key role to play in developing and implementing a brand strategy aimed at raising global awareness of the company’s aircraft cabin lighting solutions and increasing market share across its entire photoluminescent and LED product range. Having
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