Heike Tamm

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Japan Airlines to modernise aircraft maintenance with IFS Cloud

Japan Airlines (JAL) has embarked on a major digital transformation initiative aimed at overhauling its longstanding aircraft maintenance management system. The airline, which has relied on its existing system for over 15 years, has selected IFS Cloud for Aviation Maintenance to lead this modernisation project. IFS is providing the integrated platform. IFS Cloud for Aviation […]

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Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru

IndiGo to build major MRO hub at Bengaluru Airport

Indian carrier IndiGo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bengaluru International Airport (BIAL) to develop a dedicated maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru. This strategic move reinforces IndiGo’s commitment to expanding its operational capabilities in the region. Under the agreement, BIAL will allocate approximately 31 acres of land

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Embraer E2 jets

Joramco approved to service next-generation Embraer E2 jets

Joramco, the Amman-based MRO specialist and engineering division of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), has received official approval from Jordan’s Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC) to carry out both line and base maintenance on the Embraer ERJ-190 series powered by PW1900G engines. To secure this capability, Joramco undertook a comprehensive training initiative. The theoretical component was

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AEGEAN has opted for iQSMS modules to further strengthen its safety, quality, and risk management processes

AEGEAN enhances safety management with iQSMS implementation

AEGEAN, one of Europe’s leading carriers and a Star Alliance member, together with its subsidiaries Olympic Air and AEGEAN Executive, has chosen to elevate its safety management infrastructure by adopting ASQS‘ comprehensive iQSMS solution. Operating a fleet of more than 80 aircraft, the Greek flag carrier has implemented the core iQSMS modules to further strengthen

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Maneesh Jaikrishna

Sabre appoints Maneesh Jaikrishna to lead Asia Pacific IT growth

Sabre Corporation has announced the appointment of Maneesh Jaikrishna as Vice President and General Manager, Airline IT Solutions, Asia Pacific. Bringing nearly 30 years of leadership experience in the airline and travel technology sector, Jaikrishna is well-versed in the dynamic Asia Pacific aviation landscape, having worked extensively across the region. His appointment underlines Sabre’s commitment

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Finnair

Industrial action at Helsinki Airport disrupts Finnair flights

Finnair has been forced to cancel approximately 110 flights on Friday, May 30, due to industrial action by the Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) at Helsinki Airport. The strike, which mirrors previous actions earlier in May, is set to cause widespread disruption throughout the day, particularly affecting critical operations such as ground handling and aircraft maintenance.

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Final Sunwing flight with water cannon

WestJet completes integration of Sunwing Airlines

The WestJet Group has reached a significant achievement with the official completion of its integration of Sunwing Airlines. This marks the culmination of two years of meticulous planning, coordination and collaboration, aimed at enhancing connectivity and delivering greater value to Canadian travellers. Alexis von Hoensbroech, CEO of the WestJet Group, described the achievement as a

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