June 21, 2022

IATA Doha annual meeting reveals pessimistic view of longer-term airline recovery

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced at its annual meeting in Doha that there has been a sharp improvement in the finances of global carriers with an anticipated 2022 loss of US$9.7 million as opposed to a US$42.1 billion loss in 2021 and that it might be possible for these airlines to become profitable […]

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easyJet first airline partner for Iris programme

Airlines & Routes

easyJet is the first airline partner for Iris, a ground-breaking air traffic management programme that will act as an enabler to systems that will minimise flight delays, save fuel and help reduce the environmental impact of air travel. The programme is led by Inmarsat, a world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, in collaboration with

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JetBlue further improves proposal to acquire Spirit Airlines, offers US$2 more per share

Financial

JetBlue has submitted a decisively superior proposal to the Board of Directors of Spirit Airlines to acquire all of the outstanding common stock of Spirit. The further improved proposal, which was submitted at the request of Spirit’s Board and following completion of JetBlue’s diligence review and discussions with Spirit’s management team, is an update to

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Aviator signs partnership agreement with Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus

Other News

Aviator Airport Alliance, a full-range provider of aviation services at 15 airports across the Nordics and a family member of Avia Solutions Group, has signed a new contract with Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines. Aviator and Pegasus have been working together at the Göteborg Landvetter Airport in Sweden for many years and this new contract

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Dwayne Charette elected Ontario Aerospace Council Board Chair

People

The Ontario Aerospace Council has announced that Dwayne Charette, President and Chief Operating Officer of Airbus Helicopters Canada, was elected Board Chair and assumed the role on May 27. His responsibilities include chairing OAC executive committee and Board of Directors’ meetings, providing oversight of organisational operations, as well as advocating for Ontario’s aerospace industry within

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Sandpiper Aviation selects Rusada’s ENVISION

Information Technology

Aerial Photography specialist Sandpiper Aviation has chosen Rusada’s ENVISION software to manage its airworthiness, maintenance and flight operations. Sandpiper Aviation provides aerial photography, ground surveying and mapping services from its base in Nairobi, Kenya. To perform these activities, they operate and maintain a specialised fleet of 15 light aircraft. They also offer CAMO and Part

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HAECO and Make-A-Wish fulfil life-changing wish for young boy aspiring to become an aircraft engineer

MRO & Production, Top Stories

HAECO Group and Make-A-Wish Hong Kong have joined hands to fulfil a young boy’s dream of becoming an aircraft engineer. Diagnosed with osteosarcoma and a brain tumour in 2019, 14-year-old Yan Dick has always been fascinated with aircraft and aspires to become an aircraft engineer. During his spare time, he enjoys making paper planes and

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Goshawk delivers second A320 aircraft to Viva Aerobus

Aircraft & Engines

Dublin-based aircraft lessor Goshawk has announced the delivery of one Airbus A320 aircraft to Viva Aerobus. Viva Aerobus operates point-to-point services from Monterrey, Guadalajara and Mexico City to destinations across Mexico, the U.S.A. and Cuba. The aircraft was successfully delivered on June 15 and represents the second aircraft delivery by Goshawk to Viva Aerobus, following

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