February 26, 2020

Air New Zealand considering use of “Skynest” sleeping pods for economy class passengers

Air New Zealand has announced it is investigating the potential use of “Skynest” sleeping pods for economy-class travelers on some of its longest routes. The carrier has applied for a patent for what it is calling “Economy Skynest” which will contain six full-length sleep pods at 200cm long and 58cm wide each. There will be […]

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Airbus Helicopters appoints Thomas Hundt Executive Vice-President Finance

People

Airbus Helicopters has appointed Thomas Hundt Executive Vice-President Finance and Member of the Executive Committee of Airbus Helicopters, effective March 1, 2020. Previously, he served as Senior Vice-President, Performance Management and Costing for Airbus Helicopters and Managing Director, Airbus Helicopters Germany. Hundt succeeds Linda Honold, who wiII retire after more than three decades with Airbus

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Coronavirus forces Lufthansa to take new cost cutting course

Financial, Uncategorized

In order to counteract the economic impact of the coronavirus at an early stage, Lufthansa is implementing several measures to lower costs: among other things, all new hires planned for the airline will be reassessed, suspended or deferred to a later date. Lufthansa is also offering employees unpaid leave effective immediately. An expansion of part-time

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SalamAir selects Commsoft’s OASES

Information Technology

SalamAir has chosen Communication Software’s OASES engineering and maintenance platform for its growing regional airline. The deal will see the Oman-based airline using several OASES modules, all of which will be implemented onCommsoft’s private cloud. These include its core, airworthiness, planning, materials, line maintenance control and warranty modules. The first low-cost carrier based in Oman,

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Lufthansa Group to offer direct flights from Calgary to Frankfurt

Airlines & Routes

Lufthansa Group’s subsidiary Eurowings will connect Calgary, Canada, to Frankfurt, Germany, on a seasonal basis. Service will commence on June 1, 2020 and operate through to October 24, 2020. Calgary will join other Canadian gateways of the Lufthansa Group like Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, as well as the upcoming route to Ottawa. Eurowings is the

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Astronics Corporation reports 2019 fourth-quarter and full-year financial results

Uncategorized

Fourth-quarter consolidated GAAP sales were down US$4.5 million, reflecting a US$10.3 million decline related to the divestiture of the semiconductor business. The Acquired Businesses contributed US$9.9 million in sales. As a result of the increase in the legal reserve and the impairment and restructuring charges associated with the antenna business, consolidated operating loss was US$36.9

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BAA Training Vietnam introduces second A320 FFS

Other News

BAA Training Vietnam, a brand-new aviation training center located in Ho Chi Minh, has expanded its training equipment. A state-of-the-art Airbus A320neo full-flight simulator has been assembled and approved by Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) to provide pilot training in Vietnam. A modern 3000-m² training center opened doors in September of 2019 and with

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Malaysia Airlines collaborates with REVIMA to provide landing gear services

MRO & Production

Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) will be collaborating with Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) solutions provider REVIMA, specalized in APU and landing gear solutions. REVIMA has over 60 years expertise in MRO with major industry players and has recently extended its footprint in the Asia Pacific region via its newly-constructed state-of-the-art landing gear overhaul facility in

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MTU Maintenance Canada becomes F138 engine depot for the United States Air Force

Military & Defense

MTU Maintenance Canada, MTU’s competence center for military engine maintenance, will support the United States Air Force’s (USAF) F138 engines and components with depot maintenance, repair and overhaul. The contract is currently valued at US$225 million, awarded via the Canadian Commercial Corporation and runs for ten-years to February 2030. The F138 is the military variant

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