ANA to introduce Boeing 767 freighters for flights between Hangzhou and Tokyo

All Nippon Airways (ANA) will operate cargo freighters connecting Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) and Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) for two round trip flights in June. A Boeing 767 freighter with maximum load capacity at roughly 50 tons has been selected for the route. ANA is operating the freighters in response to increased demand […]

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Airbus Helicopters acquires ZF Luftfahrttechnik

Financial

Airbus Helicopters and ZF Friedrichshafen AG have signed an agreement regarding the acquisition of ZF Luftfahrttechnik GmbH by Airbus Helicopters as part of its strategy to strengthen its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities. This step is also a contribution to improving and maintaining the fleet availability of the programs covered by the ZF Luftfahrttechnik

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Icelandair modernizes safety approach with IQSMS

Information Technology

ASQS GmbH, a provider of integrated, web-based aviation Quality and Safety Management software has announced a new contract win with Icelandair. Icelandair, a part of Icelandair Group, is implementing ASQS’ web-based integrated safety and quality management software IQSMS as auditing, reporting, and safety management tool in its international and domestic flight operations. The introduction of

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F/LIST business unit METAL receives certificate from Austro Control

MRO & Production

F/LIST’s METAL business unit has reached its next milestone: The Austrian aviation agency Austro Control has granted the business unit recognition as a production facility in the form of a POA (Production Org. Approval). This means that the company’s latest division is qualified in accordance with EASA Part-21, sub-part G and can issue an official release

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SWISS appoints new Head of Marketing

People

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has appointed Stefan Vasic as its new Head of Marketing. In his new function, which he will assume on July 1. Vasic will be responsible for SWISS’s marketing communications in Switzerland and for implementing all marketing actions within the overall framework of the Lufthansa Group’s global marketing strategy. He will

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ANSL launches U.K.-first simultor-based air traffic control full unit training

Uncategorized

Air Navigation Solutions (ANSL) has announced the launch of a ground-breaking unit training program that enables Air Traffic Control Officers (ATCOs) to utilize simulators as a key training element throughout full unit training. It is the first On-the-Job Training (OJT) program that uses simulators consistently throughout the entire Unit Training Plan (UTP) to be approved

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U.S. and U.K. aviation heads meet ahead of G7 for transatlantic travel corridor reopening

Other News

Ahead of the G7 meeting in Cornwall, U.K. later this month, the heads of major airlines in both the U.S. and U.K. have convened a meeting to discuss the potential for reopening the transatlantic travel corridor between the two countries. The driver behind the push to lift restrictions on travel lies in the fact that

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World2Fly takes delivery of new Airbus A350-900 from ALC

Aircraft & Engines

Air Lease Corporation has delivered one new Airbus A350-900 aircraft, featuring Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines, on long-term lease to World2Fly, based in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. This aircraft is the first of two new A350-900 aircraft confirmed to deliver to the airline from ALC’s order book with Airbus. “We are delighted to deliver our first of

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KKR acquires Atlantic Aviation for US$4.475 billion

Financial, Top Stories

Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation (MIC) and KKR, a global investment firm, have signed a definitive agreement for MIC to sell its Atlantic Aviation business to KKR for US$4.475 billion in cash, assumed debt and reorganization obligations. Atlantic Aviation operates one of the largest networks of fixed-base operations (FBOs) in the U.S. providing a full suite of

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Spirit AeroSystems named exclusive nacelle provider for Rolls-Royce Pearl 10X engine

MRO & Production

Spirit AeroSystems has entered into an exclusive agreement with Rolls-Royce to design and build the next generation of slim-line nacelles for the company’s newest engine, the Pearl®10X. The company’s brand new, ready-for-assembly, ultra-slim nacelle improves laminar flow to improve aircraft performance and acoustic impedance. The Rolls‑Royce work is another example of Spirit’s diversification strategy to grow its presence

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