11 February 2021

U.S. House panel approves US$42.5 billion for transportation

On a 39-25 vote, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has approved US$42.5 billion for transportation sectors, including US$8 billion to U.S. airports and concessionaires and US$3 billion for a temporary payroll support program for aerospace manufacturing, as part of a COVID-19 relief plan. Airports and concessionaires had previously benefitted from US$12 billion in financial […]

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Spirit Airlines

Spirit Airlines ends fourth- quarter with net loss of US$157.3 million

Spirit Airlines has reported fourth quarter 2020 results. Total operating revenues for the fourth quarter 2020 were US$498.5 million, a decrease of 48.6% year over year as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to severely affect demand for air travel. For the fourth quarter 2020, total revenue per passenger flight segment decreased 14.5% year over year to

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United to work with Archer Aviation to accelerate production of advanced, short-haul electric aircraft

United Airlines has completed an agreement to work with air mobility company Archer as part of the airline’s broader effort to invest in emerging technologies that decarbonize air travel. Rather than relying on traditional combustion engines, Archer’s electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft are designed to use electric motors and have the potential for

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Bahrain International Airport’s new passenger terminal includes SITA Smart Path biometrics and SITA Flex

Backed by SITA’s state-of-the-art technology, Bahrain International Airport’s (BIA) newly-opened passenger terminal is better prepared to respond to the changing demands of travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ultra-modern facility positions BIA as the most advanced boutique airport in the Gulf, increasing its capacity to 14 million passengers per year. A key focus for Bahrain

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GA Telesis appoints Jessica Matthews Managing Director, GAT Logistics Solutions

GA Telesis (GAT) has appointed Jessica Matthews as Managing Director of GAT Logistics Solutions. Matthews will be tasked with leading all aspects of strategy, sales, operations, contracts, revenue, and margin targets, as well as managing all future partnerships in the logistics space. Matthews will also be responsible for growing the GAT Logistics Solutions network globally.

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Astronics secures new inflight connectivity equipment order from Collins Aerospace

Astronics Corporation (Astronics) has been awarded an order of approximately US$11 million from Collins Aerospace (Collins) for business jet connectivity equipment. The order is a follow-on to previous orders for inflight connectivity (IFC) hardware that Astronics has been providing to Collins. Astronics’ equipment supports the growing interest in the business jet connectivity services offered by

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