Alcoa Corporation, a global leader in bauxite, alumina, and aluminum products, has agreed to extend the existing labor contract with the United Steelworkers to reach a new multi-year labor agreement covering approximately 1,700 active employees at five U.S. locations. The Company and the union have agreed to recognize the existing contract, which was set to
MRO & Flight Operations software provider Rusada, has become the newest member of the European Helicopter Association (EHA). The EHA acts on behalf of the European rotorcraft industry, promoting the best interests of all sectors as an economically important, safe and sustainable industry essential to the success of European and national economies. EHA members are
Turkish Airlines has signed a contract with BAA Training for a Cadet training program. One of the TOP 3 biggest independent aviation training centers in Europe, BAA Training, is proud to announce that it will deliver training to almost 300 cadets for the airline in 3.5 years. Having one of Europe’s youngest fleets with an
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation has announced the opening of a new U.S. headquarters in Renton, Washington. The office employs members of a global team, primarily focused on finalizing the development of the company’s regional jet program, including engineering, sales, marketing and customer support. It will also play a key role in future product development. As a
Metrojet has commenced construction of their new state-of-the-art parking and maintenance hangar at Clark International Airport, Pampagna, Philippines. Aircraft Support Industries (ASI) is appointed to undertake the full design and construction of the 26,000 m² facility. With over 7,100m² of hangar floor space, the facility can accommodate up to 10 long range business jets and
Early this Thursday morning, the sighting of a drone at Germany’s Frankfurt airport resulted in all take-offs and landings being suspended for approximately one hour as the incident was investigated. At just after 8.15 a.m. local time the all-clear was given, but not before 143 take-offs and landings were canceled. In addition, 48 aircraft which
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) and TAP Air Portugal have signed an agreement to provide inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solutions for the carrier’s new fleet of 14 A321neo LR aircraft. Panasonic’s X Series inflight entertainment system, along with a suite of connectivity services, are being line-fit installed on the new aircraft. TAP Air Portugal passengers
As is becoming a regular occurrence, the arrival of the summer holiday season in Europe has seen the commencement of two commercial aviation-related strikes. This Friday, a number of airport staff, along with some employees of debt-ridden Alitalia, and Air Italy, will be going on strike between 12 noon and 4 p.m. local time, though
Air BP, the international aviation fuel products and services supplier, will fuel air ambulance charities as it grows its portfolio of customers in the UK. In April, Air BP celebrated six months with its most recent emergency services contract signing, the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC). Air BP was selected as the new fuel
Inmarsat has received final approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its SB-S digital airline operations and safety platform. The FAA has validated the capability of Inmarsat SB-S to support air traffic services by providing direct datalink communication between pilots and Air Traffic Control (ATC). The letter of approval highlights the future potential
