June 9, 2021

Southwest orders 34 more 737 Max 7s in preparation for boost in travel demand

Southwest Airlines (Southwest) has confirmed it has ordered a further 34 Boeing 737 MAX 7 aircraft with delivery scheduled for 2022. Including those already on order, this takes Southwest’s anticipated deliveries of the MAX 7 in 2022 to 234 aircraft. Like many major airlines, Southwest sees the mass COVID-19 vaccination program and the easing of …

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Next Level Aviation to support Pratt & Whitney CSA through consignment of used serviceable engine accessories

MRO & Production

Pratt & Whitney CSA, the serviceable materials business unit of Pratt & Whitney, and Next Level Aviation, a leader in the global distribution of used serviceable materials (USM), have signed an agreement regarding the sale of USM for aircraft engines. This contract furthers Pratt & Whitney’s commitment to providing its customers with cost-effective products at world-class …

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ANA to introduce Boeing 767 freighters for flights between Hangzhou and Tokyo

Airlines & Routes

All Nippon Airways (ANA) will operate cargo freighters connecting Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) and Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) for two round trip flights in June. A Boeing 767 freighter with maximum load capacity at roughly 50 tons has been selected for the route. ANA is operating the freighters in response to increased demand …

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Airbus Helicopters acquires ZF Luftfahrttechnik

Financial

Airbus Helicopters and ZF Friedrichshafen AG have signed an agreement regarding the acquisition of ZF Luftfahrttechnik GmbH by Airbus Helicopters as part of its strategy to strengthen its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities. This step is also a contribution to improving and maintaining the fleet availability of the programs covered by the ZF Luftfahrttechnik …

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Icelandair modernizes safety approach with IQSMS

Information Technology

ASQS GmbH, a provider of integrated, web-based aviation Quality and Safety Management software has announced a new contract win with Icelandair. Icelandair, a part of Icelandair Group, is implementing ASQS’ web-based integrated safety and quality management software IQSMS as auditing, reporting, and safety management tool in its international and domestic flight operations. The introduction of …

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F/LIST business unit METAL receives certificate from Austro Control

MRO & Production

F/LIST’s METAL business unit has reached its next milestone: The Austrian aviation agency Austro Control has granted the business unit recognition as a production facility in the form of a POA (Production Org. Approval). This means that the company’s latest division is qualified in accordance with EASA Part-21, sub-part G and can issue an official release …

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SWISS appoints new Head of Marketing

People

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has appointed Stefan Vasic as its new Head of Marketing. In his new function, which he will assume on July 1. Vasic will be responsible for SWISS’s marketing communications in Switzerland and for implementing all marketing actions within the overall framework of the Lufthansa Group’s global marketing strategy. He will …

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ANSL launches U.K.-first simultor-based air traffic control full unit training

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Air Navigation Solutions (ANSL) has announced the launch of a ground-breaking unit training program that enables Air Traffic Control Officers (ATCOs) to utilize simulators as a key training element throughout full unit training. It is the first On-the-Job Training (OJT) program that uses simulators consistently throughout the entire Unit Training Plan (UTP) to be approved …

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