February 5, 2019

LGSTX Services Acquires TriFactor Distribution Solutions

Air Transport Services Group, said its subsidiary, LGSTX Services, has acquired TriFactor Distribution Solutions, a privately held material handling systems integrator based in Lakeland, FL. This acquisition provides a number of strategic benefits combining operational strengths and expanding complementary services between the companies. The services of the combined LGSTX/TriFactor businesses will be marketed nationwide as […]

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Boeing and Aerion partner on pioneering Supersonic Aircraft

Aircraft & Engines, Top Stories

Boeing has partnered with Aerion, a Reno, Nev.-based company pioneering next-generation supersonic aircraft. As part of the agreement, Boeing made a significant investment in Aerion to accelerate technology development and aircraft design, and unlock supersonic air travel for new markets. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Boeing will provide engineering, manufacturing and flight test

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Qatar and European Union Conclude Negotiations on Air Transport Agreement

Aircraft & Engines

The European Union and the State of Qatar have concluded negotiations for a landmark Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement. This historic agreement will be the first of its kind ever between the EU and a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member state, providing a significant competitive edge to air carriers of both sides and a sustainable framework

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Shareholders object as flybe agrees discount sale to Virgin Atlantic-led consortium

Financial

A group of shareholders led by investment group Hosking Partners is looking to derail Exeter, U.K.-based flybe’s intention to sell to the Virgin Atlantic-led consortium Connect Airways at what is seen to be a heavily discounted price of one pence (13 cents) per share. Hosking partners is looking to oust flybe Chairman Simon Laffin with

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Jota Aviation to Launch Pilot Cadet Programme

Other News

Jota Aviation has become the latest airline to launch a pilot cadet programme. The programme will offer talented, newly qualified pilots the opportunity to fulfil their dream of becoming commercial airline pilots. In an industry now struggling with a shortage of existing pilots, combined with a maturing workforce, airlines have recognised the need to develop

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WestJet reports fourth quarter and full year results

Financial

WestJet has reported its fourth quarter and year end results for 2018, with full year net earnings of CA$91.5 million. This compares with net earnings of CA$279.1 million for the full year 2017. In the fourth quarter of 2018 the airline achieved net earnings of CA$29.2 million compared with net earnings of CA$47.8 million in

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Spatial to Manufacture A321NX Exit Trainer for Air Lingus

MRO & Production, Uncategorized

Spatial, a provider of cabin crew training simulators, will manufacture an A321NX Extended Over Wing Exit Trainer for Aer Lingus. The high fidelity custom-built trainer will enable Aer Lingus’s cabin crew to be comprehensively trained to the highest standards of passenger service as well as all Safety and Emergency Procedures (SEPs) associated with the real

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Adrian Johnson Named New President of IAG Engine Center Europe

People

IAG Aero Group has named Adrian Johnson as the new President of IAG Engine Center Europe, S.r.L. The appointment was with immediate effect. Johnson is based in Rome, Italy and reports directly to the CEO and Chairman of the Group, Mauricio Luna. Johnson is a senior level executive with strong operations, commercial, and engineering experience.

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Germania goes bust as low-cost carriers struggle

Financial, Top Stories

Berlin-based budget carrier Germania Fluggesellschaft mbH, trading as Germania, has filed for bankruptcy, citing fuel prices and currency fluctuations as the principal causes and ceasing all operations with immediate effect. “We ultimately failed to successfully complete our financing efforts to meet short-term liquidity needs,” said managing director Karsten Balke, adding: “We very much regret that,

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