StandardAero completes consolidation of Helicopter Centers of Excellence

July 8, 2020

StandardAero has completed the successful consolidation of the company’s Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Helicopter Center of Excellence (COE), after accelerating the final phase of integration of helicopter MRO engine operations into one site. In addition, the company’s transition program included the integration of two additional COEs located in Langley, British Columbia, and Summerside, Prince Edward Island,

Air bp hits 250,000 fueling milestone with Airfield Automation technology

July 2, 2020

Air bp, the international aviation fuel products and services supplier, has passed a milestone of 250,000 fuelings using its Airfield Automation digital technology. The landmark fueling took place in Adelaide, Australia, when the business supplied Jet A-1 (with fuel system icing inhibitor) to The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS). Since launching in May 2018, Airfield

After fatal May 22 crash, Pakistan grounds 262 pilots on suspicion of license fraud

June 29, 2020

With initial investigations into the cause of crash involving a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Airbus A320 near Karachi on May 22 which killed 97 of the 99 passengers and crew on board, and one civilian on the ground, primarily being put down to pilot error, Pakistan’s Aviation minister, Ghulam Sarwar Khan announced on June 26

Pilot distraction resulting from coronavirus worries cause fatal PIA A320 crash

June 25, 2020

According to Pakistan minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan, constant discussions between the two pilots on board the fateful flight which crashed just outside Karachi on May 22, killing 97 of the 99 crew and passengers on board Pakistan International Airlines , were the cause of the plane’s first, failed attempt to land as the undercarriage had

Swissport reducing U.K. staffing levels by over 50%. 20,000 jobs at risk

June 25, 2020

Two weeks after Swissport Belgium, part of Swissport International Ltd. filed for insolvency, ground handling company Swissport UK has announced it is reducing its U.K. staffing levels from 8,500 to under 4,000. The Swissport group of companies, Swissport, which handles services such as passenger baggage and cargo for airlines, employed 64,000 workers worldwide prior to

IATA proposes alternatives to quarantine

June 25, 2020

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to avoid quarantine measures when re-opening their economies. IATA is promoting a layered approach of measures to reduce the risk of countries importing COVID-19 via air travel and to mitigate the possibility of transmission in cases where people may travel while unknowingly being infected. “Imposing quarantine measures

IATA launches Aviation Security Intelligence Portal

June 19, 2020

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the Security Risk Intelligence Portal (SRIP)—an incident reporting tool to help airlines mitigate and manage security risks. The portal also includes the latest state and airport restrictions and requirements imposed as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. SRIP was developed to improve real-time information-sharing among airlines, airports

IATA recommends governments continue to shore up airlines over the winter

June 17, 2020

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), which represents approximately 290 airlines across the globe, has colled on governments to support airlines during what is anticipated to be a very harsh winter from an economic standpoint as a result of ongoing COVID-19 concerns. It has been estimated that, globally, airlines will post a combined loss approaching

BAA Training and HNCA open brand new Aviation Training Center in China

June 16, 2020

The opening ceremony held on June 14, 2020, marked the beginning of the activity of BAA Training China – a modern six full-flight-simulators‘ (FFS) aviation training center. Following the Joint Venture (JV) agreement between Avia Solutions Group PLC (ASG), a global multi-service aviation holding, and Henan Civil Aviation Development and Investment Company (HNCA), signed in

IATA expects global air transport industry losses to top US$84 billion in 2020

June 10, 2020

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its financial outlook for the global air transport industry showing that airlines are expected to lose US$84.3 billion in 2020 for a net profit margin of -20.1%. Revenues will fall 50% to US$419 billion from US$838 billion in 2019. In 2021, losses are expected to be cut

Other News

StandardAero completes consolidation of Helicopter Centers of Excellence

Air bp hits 250,000 fueling milestone with Airfield Automation technology

After fatal May 22 crash, Pakistan grounds 262 pilots on suspicion of license fraud

Pilot distraction resulting from coronavirus worries cause fatal PIA A320 crash

Swissport reducing U.K. staffing levels by over 50%. 20,000 jobs at risk

IATA proposes alternatives to quarantine

IATA launches Aviation Security Intelligence Portal

IATA recommends governments continue to shore up airlines over the winter

BAA Training and HNCA open brand new Aviation Training Center in China

IATA expects global air transport industry losses to top US$84 billion in 2020

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