EDM, a global provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, has been selected by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to manufacture B777 and B737 Cabin Emergency Evacuation Trainers (CEETs). Designed and built to meet KLM’s exact training requirements and international regulatory standards, the CEETs will enable the airline’s cabin crew to be
British Airline Pilots’ Association (BALPA), the pilots’ union which represents 400 of Thomas Cook’s 560 pilots, has confirmed that a vote cast by 88 percent of the carrier’s pilots last Friday was in favor of industrial action. The vote was the result of 8 months of failed negotiations over pay and benefits. Currently Thomas Cook
Universal Avionics Software Version SCN 31.1 for the UniLink UL-800/801 Communications Management Unit (CMU) has received FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO). The software upgrade provides an optional configuration for Aeronautical Telecommunications Network Baseline 1 (ATN B1) Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) and Context Management functions required for the European mandate, formerly known as Link 2000+.
Ryanair CEO Ryan O’Leary has made it clear that subject to being provided with more information, and one major condition, Ryanair would be very interested in making a bid for the whole of the insolvent Air Berlin. He has indicated that obtaining additional data on the airline’s finances was critical. According to Mr. O’Leary, “We
Alaska Airlines has selected Gogo to provide next-generation satellite-based inflight Wi-Fi service across its entire Boeing and Airbus fleet. Gogo’s broadband 2Ku service provides the significantly faster connection speed needed to stream content from services like Netflix, Hulu, and HBO GO while in the air. Utilizing this advanced technology, guests can use their devices in
The independent airline Germania is responding to current market changes and is modifying its flight program accordingly for the summer season 2018. For travellers seeking to sidestep the ongoing changes within the German aviation industry, Germania is expanding its existing range of travel options, as well as its presence at a number of busy airports.
After failed consultations with Canada over what was considered to be US$3.0 billion of unfair subsidies provided to Canadian plane and train manufacturer Bombardier, an approach will be made to the World Trade Organization by the Brazilian government to establish a dispute settlement panel. Brazil has estimated that US$3.00 billion has been provided to Bombardier
FL Technics, a global provider of one-stop-shop aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services, has announced having signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Flitetec, an aircraft interior plastics manufacturer. As per contract, FL Technics shall represent the UK-based company in 21 countries across Central, Eastern Europe and the CIS. As the sole representative of Flitetec in
Work has begun on the construction of an extension to the South-East Pier of Edinburgh Airport which should be completed by the summer of next year. The extension will see the creation of new boarding gates and seating areas between gates 13 and 14. Passenger growth is anticipated to grow to 16.5 million passengers in
ExxonMobil has relesed that Mobil Jet Oil 387, a synthetic High Performance Capability turbine engine oil, has been approved by Pratt & Whitney for use in its PurePower PW1100G-JM and PW1400G-JM Geared Turbofan engines. PurePower PW1100G-JM engines power the A320neo aircraft, while the PW1400G-JM is used on the Irkut MC-21 mid-range airliner. “With its exceptional
