GE Aviation and data and analytics company Teradata, have announced a strategic partnership focused on providing business outcomes driven by analytics for the world’s leading airlines. Through the partnership, GE and Teradata will jointly provide products and services to specified commercial aviation markets. This strategic relationship includes joint marketing, sales, services and support across both
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has updated its long-standing aviation safety agreement with the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The changes in this agreement enhance the risk-based approach to safety by optimizing reliance on each authority’s expertise in aircraft certification through Revision 6 of the Technical Implementation Procedures (TIP). The revision will go into effect
In 2016 DSNA, the French air navigation service provider (ANSP) became the first in Europe to cross the 3 million safely controlled flights per annum barrier. With anticipated growth of 58% over the next two decades, meaning an extra 68 million travelers, DSNA has agreed with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to cooperate on
The SmartLynx Airlines Pilot Training Organization, which provides type rating courses for Airbus A320 family aircraft, begins its new training season with plans to increase student enrollment by 80%. Around half of graduates are expected to be offered further job opportunities at SmartLynx Airlines. The SmartLynx Airlines Approved Training Organization (ATO) is a leading approved
Tourist Operator ‘Sonhando’, part of the euroAtlantic Airways (EAA) group, which is owned by Tomaz Metello, has signed an agreement with InterGlobe Air Transport (IGAT), a multinational based in India. IGAT has a network of 126 offices in 60 cities around the world and employs more than 23,000 people. The agreement counted on the economic
Canadian low-cost carrier Swoop has selected Navitaire as its reservation system. Navitaire is globally-recognized as the go-to reservation and retailing system for ultra-low-cost carriers (ULCCs) around the world. “Swoop is here to provide low fares for the price-sensitive traveller and our partnership with Navitaire will help Swoop create the low-cost structure and ancillary capabilities needed
GE Aviation and data and analytics company Teradata, have founded a strategic partnership focused on providing business outcomes driven by analytics for the world’s leading airlines. Through the partnership, GE and Teradata will jointly provide products and services to specified commercial aviation markets. This strategic relationship includes joint marketing, sales, services and support across both
Air BP, the international aviation fuel products and service supplier, has completed a series of upgrades and enhancements to the fuel system at Land’s End Airport (LEQ/EGHC) in the UK. The investment at Land’s End Airport includes the introduction of a 50,000-litre capacity Jet A-1 tank with a 110% concrete bund, a kerbside pump and
Singapore Technologies Electronics (ST Electronics) and Saab Digital Air Traffic Solutions (SDATS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish South East Asia’s first Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Airport Digital Towers in Singapore. The Digital Tower is a revolutionary air traffic management solution that enhances airport operations through digitalisation and integration of airport
According to Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, the German airline Lufthansa has offered €500 million (US$590) for the ailing Italian flag-carrying airline, Alitalia. It is understood that the offer is for the planes, airport runway slots, and air crew. However, it is believed that Lufthansa’s intention will be to reduce the 12,000-strong workforce by half,
