HAITE Aviation Training Singapore (referred to as HAITE Singapore), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sichuan Haite High-Tech Co. of Chengdu, China (HAITE Group), has signed a training agreement with China Eastern Airlines (CEA), one of China’s three major airlines. Making this announcement at the 15th Asia Pacific Airline Training Symposium (APATS 2018), PEH Teng Keng, General
Boeing has taken on 600 employees and new hires to sort out delivery problems at its Renton, Washington plant which it blames on a shortage of engines and fuselages. The company is yet to confirm how many retirees it intends to take on. The move comes ahead of the plane giant’s release of August order
Satcom Direct (SD) is the newest Value Added Manufacturer (VAM) and service provider for Iridium Certus aviation products. SD will be designing and manufacturing new terminals for compatibility with the Iridium Certus service, while also providing the service direct to the business aviation community. The new products and services are being added to the SD
Rockwell Collins has been selected by Coptersafety to provide three turnkey integrated Level D helicopter dome-based complete visual systems. The systems include multiple EP-8100® image generators, 4K ultra-high resolution, liquid crystal over silicon (LCoS) laser-illuminated projectors, a 240 degree by 80 degree motion-compatible dome display, night vision goggle capability and additional channels for camera systems,
ARGUS International (ARGUS) has launched its Second in Command (SIC) Gateway Program, the program’s goal is to recognize valuable safety related experience beyond hours in the air, and to qualify pilots with quality experience to meet and/or exceed the ARGUS TripCHEQ SIC minimums. “ARGUS recognizes more than flight hours determine the competency and qualification of
Zurich-based aviation consulting firm Amros-Global GmbH and Munich-based AviTrader CS GmbH announced the formation of a new cooperation to increase the portfolio of aviation consulting services. The new venture consolidates the extensive consulting expertise of both companies. Amros-Global and AviTrader CS offers a one-shop-stop portfolio of aviation consulting services for airlines, MRO providers and aircraft
Spatial, a provider of cabin crew training simulators, has announced that Aircalin has selected it to manufacture a Cabin Emergency Evacuation Trainer (CEET) and Cabin Service Trainer (CST). The hybrid A320 / A330 CEET will enable Aircalin’s cabin crew to be comprehensively trained in all safety and emergency procedures (SEPs) for both aircraft types including
Passenger growth is estimated to grow three-fold by 20137, by which time 500 million people are expected to fly to, from or within India. Currently aviation in India supports 7.5 million jobs and 30 billion Rupees (US$420 million) of GDP (1.5% of the economy). Alexandre de Juniac, the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Director General
The Supervisory Board of Lufthansa Technik AG has appointed Sören Stark to the Executive Board, effective January 1, 2019. Stark will be responsible for the areas Fleet Services, Base Maintenance, Components, Logistics, IT and Quality Management. Stark, who holds an advanced degree in industrial engineering, will take over from Dr. Thomas Stüger who is retiring
Passenger air and freight traffic in Germany produces reasonable figures, but criticism of German air traffic is steadily increasing. Since mid-June, capacity bottlenecks have caused noticeable flight cancellations, delays and many dissatisfied customers. “Now all players in the industry as well as authorities and politics have to work on joint solutions,” stated BARIG Secretary General
