Heike Tamm

Volotea selects Airbus to train pilots for its growing fleet of Airbus A319s

Barcelona-based airline Volotea has chosen Airbus to train all its pilots following the signing of an exclusive five-year contract. The training, which will commence in January 2020, includes type-rating as well as long-term recurrent training linked to Volotea’s growing fleet of Airbus A319s – which will exceed 50 aircraft in 2023. The organization of the […]

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King Aerospace names new Senior Proposal Manager

Noel Quinn has been named Senior Proposal Manager for King Aerospace’s government services. He has more than 15 years of experience in CONUS and OCONUS aviation maintenance, management and modification; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR); launch operations; and logistics. Previously, Quinn served as proposal manager for Vertex Aerospace, L-3 Vertex Aerospace, AECOM Government Services and

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Deal involving Nordic arm of defunct Thomas Cook saves over 2,000 jobs

Billionaire Petter Stordalen, a Norwegian businessman, hotel and property developer has, together with private equity firms TDR Capital and Altor, purchased the Nordic arm of the now failed Thomas Cook travel agent and airline. The triumvirate has acquired the Ving Group, which includes such brand names as Globetrotter, Spies and Thomas Cook Airlines Scandinavia, which

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Air Premia announces commitment for five Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets

Korean startup Air Premia plans to buy five Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner airplanes, following an agreement to lease three 787-9 jets from Air Lease Corporation earlier this year. Air Premia, which plans to launch operations in 2020 is poised to become South Korea’s second Dreamliner operator. With its base at Seoul Incheon International Airport, the carrier

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Airbus reports nine-months 2019 results, updates delivery outlook

Airbus has reported nine-months 2019 consolidated financial results and provided full-year guidance. Consolidated revenues increased to €46.2 billion (9m 2018: €40.4 billion), mainly driven by higher deliveries, a favorable mix and foreign exchange rate development. A total of 571 commercial aircraft were delivered (9m 2018: 503 aircraft), comprising 33 A220s, 422 A320 Family aircraft, 34

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GKN Aerospace strengthens Executive Committee with two new leadership appointments

GKN Aerospace has appointed Krisstie Kondrotis as President of Defense effective November 1, and Julie Smyth as General Counsel effective November 25, 2019. In their new roles, both will join the GKN Aerospace Executive Committee reporting to Hans Büthker, GKN Aerospace Chief Executive Officer. In her newly-created role, Krisstie Kondrotis will lead GKN Aerospace’s growing

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Munich Airport International and ADB SAFEGATE join forces

The international business arm of Munich Airport – the 100% subsidiary Munich Airport International (MAI) – has signed a cooperation agreement with ADB SAFEGATE. The collaboration combines MAI’s worldwide expertise in airport development, management and operations with ADB SAFEGATE’s global presence and insight into airfield, apron and tower systems. As a single source for technology

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