ACC Aviation, the global aviation services group, has reported positive growth in the second quarter of 2021, driven by U.S. and U.K. charter as well as steady growth in its consulting division. Charter volume in the U.S. and U.K. was up 39% year on year. Highlights included an uptick in the use of corporate shuttles, across
Malaysia Airports has signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Skyports, the designer and operator of vertiport infrastructure for electric air taxis, and Volocopter, the pioneer of Urban Air Mobility (UAM). As a first step, the parties will combine their distinct aerospace and aviation expertise to conduct a feasibility study examining suitable vertiport solutions
Shares in airlines have been hit hard as a result of yet another last-minute U.K. travel rule change. This time the British government announced on Friday that it was no longer considering allowing fully vaccinated arrivals from France without going into quarantine owing to the spread of a new variant of the coronavirus in France.
Horizon Air pilots, represented by the Airline Professionals Association, Teamsters Local 1224 (IBT), have voted to ratify a new wage agreement. IBT represents Horizon’s more than 800 pilots. The agreement, which passed with 74% of the vote, includes competitive wage increases aimed to attract and retain pilots. Airline employees are covered by the Railway Labor
Elix Aviation, the international regional aircraft leasing company, has created a new business division to focus on Asset Management services. This pivotal move will allow the new business to leverage its current platform’s expertise and experience. According to Elix Aviation COO, John Moore, “the new business, backed by our team of experienced industry professionals, will
On Wednesday, the European Union’s executive Commission made it clear that aviation must do more by 2030 to contribute to the EU’s goal to cut economy-wide net emissions by 55% from 1990 levels. As a consequence, current tax breaks enjoyed by airlines on jet fuel would see it become taxed in line with other transport
The Ontario Aerospace Council has announced results from the pilot year for its Competencies Online Advancement Skills & Training (COAST) program, as well as plans for year two. Developed in response to COVID-19 to engage, retain and upskill aerospace industry employees, as well as facilitate post-pandemic recovery, COAST is funded in part by the Province
The recovery in air traffic is starting to gather momentum on both international and domestic routes, according to data revealed by IBA at its half year Market Update. There were almost 400,000 international passenger flights in June 2021, the highest amount since March 2020 before the full effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to research
Rolls-Royce and Shell have worked together at times for over a century, and the signing of the latest memorandum of understanding (MOU) which aims to support decarbonization of the aviation industry and make further progress towards net zero carbon emissions. The MoU will expand and accelerate a number of existing areas of cooperation between the
Aviator Airport Alliance, a full-range provider of aviation services at 15 airports across the Nordics and a family member of Avia Solutions Group, has signed a partnership agreement with new Norwegian airline Flyr for ground handling services. The brand-new, modern airline Flyr had its first passenger flight on June 30, from Oslo to Tromsø. After
