United Airlines (UAL) has reported November 2018 operational results. UAL’s November 2018 consolidated traffic increased 7.1% and consolidated capacity increased 5.5% versus November 2017. UAL’s November 2018 consolidated load factor increased 1.2 points to 83% compared to November 2017.
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Aviation engineering and maintenance company Commsoft has signed a contract for its MRO IT system, OASES. The deal was signed with the recently launched Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA), located at custom-built premises at Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai. OASES has been supporting the prestigious flight training academy which began operations in Dubai South
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Portugal’s national carrier TAP and CFM have signed a General Support License Agreement (GSLA) for maintenance activities of LEAP-1A engines. Under the terms of this agreement, TAP Portugal becomes part of the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) network for LEAP-1A engines and will also benefit from CFM’s expertise in training. This GSLA will allow TAP
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The Moroccan Airports Authority (ONDA) partnered with National Aviation Services (NAS), to launch the first electronic gates (E-gates) at the Pearl Lounge in the Marrakech Menara Airport departures area. With this new state-of-the-art, self-service check in, guests visiting the Pearl Lounge can access the lounge faster without checking in at the reception desk or waiting
Korean low-cost carrier Eastar Jet has contracted Lufthansa Technik to supply components for its new fleet of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. With currently six aircraft on order, Eastar Jet will receive its first two 737 MAX by the end of 2018, with the remaining four aircraft following in mid-2019. Similar to the support for the
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Subsequent to the proposal of Benjamin Smith, CEO Air France-KLM, and the approval of the Air France-KLM Board of Directors, the Air France Board of Directors has appointed Anne Rigail as CEO of Air France, following their meeting on December 12, 2018. Previously EVP Customer at Air France, Anne Rigail will assume her new role
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Joramco, the Amman based MRO and the engineering arm of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise DAE and flydubai have successfully renewed an agreement to provide the carrier with heavy maintenance solutions for its fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft. Under this agreement Joramco will perform up to 45 C checks and EIS checks from January 2019. In addition,
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HAECO Xiamen, a member of the HAECO Group, has signed a collaboration agreement with Xiamen City University (XMCU). The agreement formalises co-operation between the two organisations in developing talented individuals for the aircraft maintenance industry. Students who enrol in the joint XMCU-HAECO Xiamen programme will receive basic skills training in aircraft maintenance at the HAECO
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Airbus has appointed Alberto Gutiérrez, Head of Military Aircraft within Airbus Defence and Space, effective January 1, 2019. He will report to Airbus Defence and Space Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dirk Hoke and become Member of the division’s Executive Committee. Furthermore, Gutiérrez will also serve as Head of Airbus Spain, overseeing the company’s overall business
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Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) has received Transport Canada approval for the AEI CRJ200 SF passenger-to-freighter conversion. The Transport Canada approval (SA18-130) allows for the operation of Canadian registered CRJ200 SF freighters. AEI received the original FAA STC for the CRJ200 SF at the end of 2016 and in May of this year received EASA approval. Currently,
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