BAA Training, one of the largest aviation training centres in Northern Europe, has acquired the three new full flight simulators from CAE. Under the agreement, BAA Training is procuring two Airbus A320 CAE 7000XR Series full-flight simulators (FFSs) and one Boeing 737NG CAE 7000XR Series FFS. The full-flight simulators will be equipped with the latest
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has made it clear to the Philippines’ government that major changes need to be made to infrastructure, proposed taxation and the Adoption of Smarter Regulation Principles to maximize social and economic benefits that aviation can bring to the country. In a speech delivered at the Philippine Aviation Day in
In the release of the recent update to the International Air Transport Association 20-Year Air Passenger Forecast, passenger numbers traveling in 2036 are expected to reach 7.8 million, nearly double the 4 billion passengers that are expected to travel during 2017, based on a 3.6 percent average Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR). According to IATA’s
Finnair will start a collaboration with JD.com, also known as Jingdong, one of the leading e-commerce companies in China. Finnair will be the first non-Chinese airline to open a flagship store for online flight bookings on the JD Travel platform, in the beginning of 2018. The collaboration also includes promotions and loyalty member partnerships. As
Sabre Corporation has renewed the partnership with Air Busan, an Asiana Group affiliate. The partnership will see travel agents on Sabre’s platform continue to enjoy access to the best of Air Busan’s fares and inventory. Sabre has forged a strong relationship with Air Busan since 2012, when the low-cost carrier first selected Sabre as its
American Airlines, in coordination with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Miami-Dade Aviation Department, has launched two automated security screening lanes in Terminal D at Miami International Airport (MIA). These new automated screening lanes, funded by American, incorporate technology and screening station modifications that enhance security effectiveness while decreasing the time travelers spend in security
CTT Systems, a market leader in aircraft humidity control systems, has received two Zonal Drying™ Buyer Furnished Equipment orders, for a total of eight Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 aircraft. The eight Zonal Drying™ systems will be line fitted by Boeing from December 2017 to December 2018. The Zonal Drying™ system removes trapped water in blankets, keeps
AMOS, the comprehensive, fully-integrated MRO software solution, has been selected by the Italian start-up airline Ernest Airlines. The airline relies on a Swiss-AS “care-free package”, a combination of the proven AMOS Operation Services (= AOS, covering the application and database administration) and hosting. Ernest Airlines is an Italian low cost carrier headquartered in Milan, Italy.
Sabre has signed a partnership agreement with China Airlines that will modernize and transform the airlines’ operational systems and processes. The partnership will provide China Airlines with Sabre AirCentre Movement Manager solution, which provides operations controllers with the capability of monitoring status of flights, making the overall network more efficient. China Airlines has a long
Leonardo announced at African Air Show 2017 that the company has signed two contracts to provide ATC systems for Somalia and Sudan. The first contract was signed in Montreal with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) on behalf of the Federal Government of Somalia. Leonardo, with the support of its local subsidiary Selex ES Technologies
