Gogo (GOGO), a global leader in providing broadband connectivity solutions and wireless entertainment to the aviation industry, has partnered with aerospace software specialist PACE to connect PACEs’ Pacelab Flight Profile Optimizer, a flight optimization application. Pacelab Flight Profile Optimizer is a unique decision support tool developed for a pilot’s electronic flight bag (EFB) that’s designed
Qantas Airways, the Australian flag carrier, has renewed its Integrated Component Care contract with Spairliners who have been providing services since the A380 entry into service in 2008. The contract is effective from January 1st, 2016 and covers component pooling and repair solutions of all Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) for Qantas’ Airbus A380 aircraft fleet.
Alaska Airlines will add new, three-times daily service between San Diego and Sacramento and Burbank and San Jose, beginning March 16, 2017. The nonstop service will connect California fliers to London, Beijing and Tokyo on Alaska’s partners British Airways, Hainan Airlines and Japan Airlines. Alaska will fly the routes with 76-seat E175 jets, operated by
AerSale, a global supplier of aircraft, engine, and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) used serviceable materials, reported two additions to its executive team as the company seeks further expansion in the aviation aftermarket industry. Vanessa Machado, who joined AerSale in 2014, has been promoted to Vice President of Human Resources. Mike Wilson joined AerSale in March
In December last year it was announced by the Australian Federal Government that the search for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 would end in June 2016. Back then it had already become the most expensive and extensive search operation in history, having scoured over 80,000 square kilometres of the sea bed. The costs by
Lease Corporation International (LCI), the aviation leasing arm of the Libra Group, has delivered the first new AW139 helicopter to Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service based in Australia. The aircraft is currently en route and will arrive at Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service’s main base in Newcastle, New South Wales, in June to enable pilots along with
With almost five million passengers served in April 2016, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) saw passenger figures decline by 2.5% compared to the same period of the previous year. FRA’s traffic performance was distorted by a number of special and base-year effects, including a public sector strike on April 27, the closure of Brussels Airport and the
Star Alliance partners Air Canada and Avianca Brasil announced today they have implemented the first stage of a codeshare agreement. The agreement includes flights to and from Brasília, Curitiba, Florianópolis, Fortaleza , Porto Alegre , Recife , Rio de Janeiro (Antonio Carlos Jobim-Galeao airport), Salvador and São Paulo (Guarulhos airport). Air Canada customers will enjoy
Eastman Chemical Company has received approval from engine manufacturer CFM International for Eastman Turbo Oil 2197 and 2380 use in the CFM LEAP-1A engine, one of the two options for the Airbus A320neo. Eastman Turbo Oils remain adept at enabling innovation, safety and efficiency within the engine market and aviation industry and are differentiated by
Delta Air Lines has selected CFM International’s CFM56-5B engine to power 37 additional A321ceo (current engine option) aircraft ordered earlier today and scheduled to begin delivery in 2017. The order also includes a five-year Material Support Agreement (MSA) for the CFM56-5B/-7B engines in the Delta fleet. These A321 will join the other 126 CFM-powered A319
