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Lufthansa LEOS, the ground handling specialist of the Lufthansa Group, is the launch customer of the all-electric towbar-less aircraft tractor Phoenix E from German manufacturer Goldhofer. The purely battery-electric vehicle operates at Frankfurt Airport. It can move aircraft with a take-off weight of up to 352 tonnes over short and long distances between parking areas,

Those travelling through Heathrow will no longer be required to wear a face covering after the airport announced that it is moving away from a mandate from Wednesday March 16. In recognition that the pandemic is not over, Heathrow strongly encourages those at the airport to continue wearing a face covering – particularly when coming

Hawaiian Airlines has launched a state-wide hiring campaign for hundreds of airport and operational positions, as well as administrative roles, to support the carrier’s growth as travel demand continues to improve. In addition to offering competitive pay, attractive medical and travel benefits, and paid training for full- and part-time positions, Hawai‘i’s hometown airline is also

Flybondi, the low-cost airline from Argentina, has announced a new alliance with FLY CARGO —one of the leading cargo companies in the Argentine market with over 40 years of experience— to create Flybondi Cargas. This new business unit allows couriers, freight forwarders and businesses in the logistics sector to hire a low-cost service to carry

Alaska Airlines and its regional partner Horizon Air are teaming up with Hillsboro Aero Academy, a premier flight school in the Pacific Northwest, to launch the Ascend Pilot Academy (APA). This new development programme, designed for aspiring pilots, provides a simpler, more financially accessible path to becoming a commercial pilot at Horizon and eventually Alaska.

Airbus subsidiary Airbus Flight Academy Europe (AFAE) now has new and fully operational facilities in Angoulême in the south-west of France. Set in 4.7 hectares of grounds, the new, purpose-built facilities which includes a new building of approx. 3200m² will be solely dedicated to the training of new pilots with 14 classrooms and briefing rooms,