Following the successful introduction of the hullo Aircrew brand at EBACE last year, the technology start-up has officially launched its industry-first software platform designed to connect operators with aircrew for freelance and contract flights. Run by former Hangar8 and Gama Aviation executives Keiron Blay and Steve Payne from their base at London Oxford Airport, hullo
PPG has qualified PPG CA7088 integral fuel tank aerospace coating to SAE International’s Aerospace Material Specification AMS-C-27725, Type 3, Grade 2. Formulated without chrome as an intentionally added ingredient, PPG CA7088 integral fuel tank coating is qualified to the specification for corrosion-preventative coatings as Type 3 – a chrome-free coating with less than 420 grams
Six weeks after United States’ carriers announced a unilateral ban on smart luggage, this has now been implemented luggage where the lithium-ion batteries have not been removed prior to transportation. Airlines, including Delta, American and United, will not allow so-called smart luggage to be transported on their aircraft where the component battery cannot be removed.
On Sunday, Febr. 18, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone for the much-delayed, Rs 16,700 crore Navi Mumbai International Airport. The new airport is an alternative to the existing Chhatrapati Shivaji Internatioanl Airport of Mumbai, which is known as the world’s busiest single-runway airport and will have two parallel runways to
Sabre Corporation, a technology provider to the global travel industry, has been recognized by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as NDC Level 3 capable as an I.T. provider. Reaching this milestone less than two months after announcing Level 2 capability, Sabre accelerates its commitment to leading the evolution of retailing and distribution technology. By
Commsoft, developers of one of the world’s leading MRO IT systems, has announced that Corendon Dutch Airlines has become the latest member of the fast-growing global OASES user community. Part of the international Corendon group of companies, Corendon Dutch Airlines started operations under its own AOC in April 2011 and currently operates charter flights to
She is 120 centimeters tall, with sparkling, round eyes and a pleasant voice: Starting today, “Josie Pepper” the robot will be answering questions for passengers in Terminal 2. Whether they need directions to their gate or want to stop at a certain restaurant or shop – Josie Pepper will look them in the eyes and
Delta Cargo is introducing Equation Critical, a new service for international shipments. This premium GPS-enabled service for the transportation of highly time-sensitive shipments that must travel on the next available flight, offers GPS tracking on deltacargo.com and moves with the highest priority across Delta’s global network. Customers will know where their shipment is, anywhere in
Investors will be keeping a keen eye on how airlines approach the dual problems of rising fuel costs and labor costs this year. Last December the International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted these two elements, which are airlines’ highest expenditures, as the major challenge for 2018. In 2016, labor costs accounted for 22% of airlines’
Philippine carrier Cebu Pacific Air, currently operates a fleet of 60 aircraft comprised of A320, A330, ATR 72-500 and ATR 72-600. Between 2018 and 2022, CEB expects delivery of 7 A321ceo, 32 A321neo, and 8 ATR 72-600. With this anticipated expansion, Cebu Pacific has decided to invest in pilot operations, to ensure that flight crew
