In a press conference on Tuesday, December 12, the German Airline Pilots Association, Vereinigung Cockpit (VC), has announced that from today onwards, strike action within low-cost carrier Ryanair can be anticipated at any time. The intention behind the action is to assist Pilots at Ryanair with their collective bargaining process for fair and transparent working
A new project at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, funded by a US$1m grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce through its Economic Development Administration (EDA), is expected to create 387 new jobs and spur US$1.6m in private investment. On Dec. 11, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that a US$1m award to Embry-Riddle will be
Rolls-Royce has launched R2 Data Labs, to act as an acceleration hub for data innovation. The new organisation, which brings together expertise from across the business, builds on 30 years of data-led services and business model innovation. Using advanced data analytics, industrial Artificial Intelligence and machine learning techniques, R2 Data Labs develops data applications that
As of March 12, 2018, Airlines in Lufthansa Group are changing how travelers will be rewarded through the Miles & More reward program. This means the number of award miles to be credited will be based on the flight’s price plus any additional fees charged by the respective airline, and on the frequent flyer status
Swiss AviationSoftware has signed contracts with ENGINEERING Holding. AMOS will contribute to the work scope expansion as well as digitalisation strategy of four organisations: ENGINEERING Holding, S7 Engineering, Sibir Technics and Cyprus Airways. Thanks to the AMOS Financial Multi Entity functions, the MRO organisations of the group will work within the same AMOS environment and
Ryanair will end its GDS partnership with Amadeus on December 15, after both parties were unable to reach a renewed commercial agreement. Ryanair will continue to service travel agents through its GDS partnerships with Travelport and Sabre whose commercial agreements remain unchanged. Ryanair’s distribution partnership with Amadeus has been in place since September 2014.
‘Smart bags’, also known as smart luggage, have become increasingly popular with travelers this year, but many American airlines have become concerned over their use as they contain a lithium-ion battery or power bank, which poses an undetected fire risk when stored in the aircraft’s hold. Providing the battery can be removed and carried by
Aviation industry expert ADSoftware has signed a contract with Heli Air Monaco, Monaco’s flag carrier. The partnership reinforces ADSoftware’s position as one of Europe’s industry leader in the development and application of ERP software for equipment maintenance and MRO, including CAMO certification. With 55 airlines across 38 countries utilising its AIRPACK ERP, ADSoftware consolidates its
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 ATR’s Paris Training Center. The brand new FFS was manufactured by TRU Simulation + Training and is conveniently located close to Charles de Gaulle airport, which provides connections to any worldwide
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has reported the establishment of its new representative office in Mexico. The event was marked in an opening ceremony with the participation of the Israeli Ambassador, Mr. Jonathan Peled, and local representatives. Mexico’s security arms imports grew by almost 200% between 2012 and 2016, placing the country as the 2nd largest
