China Eastern Airlines (CEA) and GE Aviation reached agreement to provide a comprehensive digital analytics solution for the CEA fleet of more than 700 aircraft over the next three years. GE Aviation and CEA started their digital collaboration in 2013. As part of the agreement, GE Aviation will provide digital analytics based on GE’s big
Universal Avionics has reported that FAA and EASA sign-off for Authorized Dealer, Chicago Jet Group’s amendment of their AML STC to include the ATN B1 Module for the UniLink® UL-800/801 Communications Management Unit. Transport Canada and ANAC approvals are imminent. Operators can now upgrade for Aeronautical Telecommunications Network Baseline 1 (ATN B1) CPDLC and Context
Building on a 20-year relationship, Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS) has renewed its passenger processing solutions with Rockwell Collins, adopting new passenger technologies that will advance its technological position well into the future. “Our team is constantly evaluating the airport’s infrastructure and operations seeking ways to enhance customer service, maximize efficiencies and increase flexibility,”
Honeywell has announced that its GoDirect® Flight Efficiency software is being deployed by International Airlines Group (IAG) across its fleet of more than 500 aircraft. The parent company of Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, LEVEL and Vueling will use the Connected Aircraft flight data analytics platform, which uses flight analysis tools to cut carbon emissions,
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) to SmartSky Networks’ radio and antenna manufacturing partners, enabling full-rate production of the SmartSky 4G LTE aircraft system and catalyzing STC projects on numerous popular business aircraft. Avidyne secured a PMA for the production of the airborne radio, while AeroAntenna received PMA for the
After the death of a French bulldog puppy that was placed in an overhead bin on one of it’s flights, United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz confirmed to NBC Wednesday, March 22nd, that the airline will continue to review the situation while the pet transportation program has been suspended, but that there are no long-term plans
The new Munich Airport summer timetable will start on March 25th: 91 airlines have booked slots for over 250,000 scheduled flights to 246 destinations in 68 countries. In addition to 17 German airports and 179 medium-range routes, scheduled services will be available to 50 intercontinental destinations. The summer period will continue through to Saturday, October
Air Transport Services Group has reported that pilot employees of its Air Transport International, subsidiary have ratified an amendment to the collective bargaining agreement between ATI and the Air Line Pilots Association. Jim O’Grady, president of ATI, said, “We are pleased that our pilot group has ratified the amendment to our collective bargaining agreement, which
Sabre Corporation, a technology provider to the global travel industry, has expanded its technology partnership with Virgin Australia. This agreement further strengthens the long-standing and trusted partnership between the companies while supporting Virgin Australia’s digital modernization efforts with the addition of Digital Experience, Sabre’s next generation e-commerce platform. “We are extremely happy with the results
Boeing has announced its intention to establish a new research center in the Republic of Korea; the company is currently in discussion with the Korean government regarding the center opening. The research center will focus on accelerating autonomy, artificial intelligence, avionics, analytics, smart cabin, smart factory and other technologies for future aerospace products. “Korea is
