June 1, 2022

IATA recommends major reforms to both attract and retain ground handling staff

The current shortage of ground handling staff which has been highlighted by the recovery of the commercial aviation industry has led IATA (International Air Transport Association) to recommend reforms to manage long-term requirements for a stable base of talent for the ground handling sector. While many left the ground handling sector of the industry as […]

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Rusada rebrands after successful two-year period

Information Technology

Aviation software specialist Rusada has launched its new company branding following a sustained period of success for the company. Since June 2020 the company has undergone significant internal transformation to better serve the needs of the industry. Despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic Rusada hired over 60 new employees, delivered ten major releases

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Swiss WorldCargo joins Lufthansa Cargo, Cathay Pacific joint venture

Airlines & Routes

Cathay Pacific and Lufthansa Cargo have announced the addition of Swiss WorldCargo to their joint venture, which offers customers more direct connections, more flexibility and more time savings. Swiss WorldCargo’s entry builds on the joint business agreement signed in 2016 between Cathay Pacific and Lufthansa Cargo, which allows them to collaborate on distribution, pricing, contracts

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Etihad Cargo appoints Caroline Pappas General Manager – Americas

People

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has appointed Caroline Pappas as General Manager – Americas. Based in Chicago, Pappas will report directly to Etihad Cargo Director – Cargo Commercial West, Mark Faulkner. She will be responsible for establishing new and further developing existing relationships with Etihad Cargo’s customers based in

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TCab Tech partners with Safran on electric motors for the E20 eVTOL

Aircraft & Engines

Safran Electrical & Power and TCab Tech, an eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft company in China, have signed a cooperation agreement to equip the E20 full-electric eVTOL aircraft with ENGINeUSTM electric smart motors. TCab Tech is currently developing E20, a five-seater passenger-carrying eVTOL aircraft equipped with six rotors – four tilt and two

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Eve partners with Porsche Consulting to define eVTOL global manufacturing, logistics and supply chain strategy

MRO & Production

Eve Holding (Eve), a leader in the development of next-generation Urban Air Mobility (UAM) solutions has chosen Porsche Consulting to help define the eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) supply chain, global manufacturing and logistics macro strategy. Considering advanced manufacturing research and innovation, the companies will combine their aeronautic and automotive expertise to support Eve’s

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Nakanihon Air’s H215 performs first-ever helicopter flight with SAF in Japan

Aircraft & Engines

Airbus Helicopters in Japan and Japan’s helicopter operator Nakanihon Air (NNK) have jointly performed the country’s first-ever helicopter flight powered with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). NNK’s H215 helicopter conducted a 30-minute flight at Nagoya Airport in Aichi Prefecture on June 1. The aircraft was fuelled with 600 litres of “SUSTEO 10”, a renewable jet fuel

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Bii purchases significant Boeing 747/8, 767/777 modern spares inventory from Aircraft Finance Germany

MRO & Production

Bii.aero, a leading provider of aircraft parts and services for the commercial aviation sector, has acquired a significant portion of Aircraft Finance Germany’s (AFG) inventory of enhanced Boeing spares, many of which are interchangeable between Boeing 747-8, 767 and 777 aircraft types. The materials, including high-ticket rotable components, have been integrated into Bii’s stock before

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SAS’ second-quarter loss narrows, looks to raise new equity

Financial

During the second quarter, SAS has seen the highest number of passengers since the pandemic started. Meanwhile, work on the necessary transformation plan, SAS FORWARD, continues. Passengers flying with SAS increased 28% compared to the previous quarter and the flown load factor reached approximately 67%, up 11 percentage points compared with the earlier quarter while

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