Air traffic controllers in Lebanon will soon be training in a ‘real world’ air traffic environment using highly advanced simulation technology developed in New Zealand. Airways New Zealand has signed an agreement with the International Civil Aviation Authority (ICAO) on behalf of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in Lebanon to install and deploy
The share price of Air France-KLM at one point on Monday, July 9, rose 8.4 percent, the largest increase since 2017. The rise reflects the company’s 3.5 percent rise in passenger traffic for June. The share price peaked at €7.46 (US$8.73) and closed at €7.34 (US$8.59), up 6.34 percent. In addition to the positive uptick
Nicola Zaccheo, Sitael CEO, Vincenzo Giorgio, Altec CEO, and George Whitesides, Virgin Galactic CEO, signed at Sitael headquarters a framework agreement that intends to bring Virgin Galactic spaceflights to Italy. The agreement comes after two years of business discussions, government regulatory analysis, studies on potential operations and market assessment. In September 2016 Altec – a
Eirtech Aviation Services are the first Irish EASA Part M CAMO organisation to have gained approval for A320NEO Aircraft. This approval covers both engines types on the A320NEO, CFM LEAP and Pratt and Whitney IAW PW1100G. Eirtech leading the way in providing CAMO support for the next generation of A320 aircraft, the NEO series. Achieving
Turboprop manufacturer ATR, has received certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its new ATR 72-600 Full Flight Simulator (FFS) based at its headquarters in Toulouse. This new simulator is now open for reservations. Manufactured by CAE, it will enable ATR to provide its customers and operators with some 5,000 additional training hours
South African airline operator Comair has renewed its agreement with Sabre Corporation for the global travel technology leader’s passenger reservations system, commercial systems and operations systems to help further enhance customer experience, boost revenues and improve efficiency. One of Africa’s most successful airline operators, Comair has relied upon Sabre’s technology platform for its core reservations
In the event of delay of more than three hours or cancelation of a flight, the airline that offered the flight must pay compensation to passengers – even if the aircraft and crew have been chartered. This was decided by the European Court of Justice (ECJ). Travelers who are delayed for over three hours will
BAA Training, one of the biggest independent aviation training centres in Europe, is expanding its Ab Initio flight school capacity by investing over €1.2 million into new learning material and equipment. Recently, the Academy has purchased 4 new aircraft, two Cessna 172 and two Tecnam T2002, which are expected to join the fleet currently consisting
Ural Airlines has selected AMOS to replace its M&E legacy system. This decision strengthens the AMOS footprint in Russia as Ural Airlines becomes the 8th Russian aviation organisation to choose AMOS in this significant market for Swiss-AS. Ural Airlines has opted for the AMOS Airline/MRO Edition, which perfectly fits the business context: Ural Airlines will
Derichebourg Atis aéronautique, a leading international services provider for the aircraft industry, has launched a collaboration with Hi-Fly Marketing, the growing South African company specialising in technical services in the African aviation industry, as its commercial representative for developing its activities through the Subsaharian African Region. Derichebourg Atis aéronautique has chosen Hi-Fly Marketing for their
