12 July 2024

Mammoth 777 Freighter © Mammoth

Mammoth receives first shipset of Collins’ cargo loading system for 777 conversion

Mammoth Freighters LLC (Mammoth) has received the first complete shipset of the Collins Aerospace (Collins) cargo loading system for the Mammoth 777-200LRMF passenger-to-freighter conversion. This delivery milestone is the culmination of three years of close collaboration between Mammoth and Collins to optimise the system for the 777 passenger-to-freighter market. “It is Mammoth’s mission to develop […]

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SITA has finalised the acquisition of Materna IPS © SITA

SITA completes acquisition of Materna IPS

SITA has finalised the acquisition of Materna IPS following the completion of regulatory formalities and legal procedures. This acquisition marks a significant leap forward in the digitalisation of the global aviation industry, enhancing check-in, baggage handling, and security processes. Travellers can expect reduced wait times, smoother journeys, and a new era of personalised digital services.

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IFS has acquired EmpowerMX, an AI-powered aviation maintenance software provider © EmpowerMX

IFS acquires EmpowerMX to enhance aviation MRO solutions

IFS, the technology innovator in cloud and Industrial AI software, has acquired EmpowerMX, an AI-powered aviation maintenance software provider specialising in airframe MRO solutions, trusted by large aviation organisations including Embraer, MRO Holdings, Delta and American Airlines. The acquisition reinforces IFS’s commitment to Industrial AI and underpins the importance of industry-specific capabilities that enable customers

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Air France-KLM and SAS sign codeshare and interline agreements

Air France-KLM and SAS have announced the signing of codeshare and interline agreements applicable to Air France, KLM and SAS. These agreements, which also cover reciprocal loyalty programme benefits, will come into effect on September 1, 2024, coinciding with SAS’ official entry into the SkyTeam alliance, of which Air France-KLM is a founding member. The

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Delta Air Lines

Delta reports 29% decline in second-quarter profit

Delta Air Lines (Delta)has reported a 29% decline in second-quarter profit due to higher costs and discounting of base-level fares across the industry. Despite this, the airline still earned US$1.31 billion during that period. The company’s revenue rose by 7% to nearly US$16.66 billion, setting a new record for the quarter. Delta CEO Ed Bastian emphasised the need for low-cost

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