Finnair and Finavia, together with Futurice, will test the use of face recognition technology for the check-in process of Finnair flights at Helsinki Airport. During the test period taking place between May 2 until May 23, the companies will gather information on the applicability of face recognition technology to the airport environment and the systems
Héroux-Devtek, an international manufacturer of aerospace products, has released that its unionized employees at the landing gear products facility in Longueuil, Québec, have voted in favor of a three-year collective agreement, which now extends through April 30, 2020. The renewal concerns approximately 255 employees who are members of Unifor, Local Section 1956. “The conclusion of
Rockwell Collins has delivered its first Iridium ICS-300 SATCOM units to Boeing for its 737 MAX aircraft. Available as a production line option and the only approved Iridium SATCOM solution on Boeing platforms, the product provides long-range voice capabilities as well as data link communications that improve operational efficiency.The ICS-300 is an advanced voice and
Quantum Marketing Group, in partnership with b2b-aero.com GmbH, are creating the aviation industry’s first smart INTEGRATED AIRCRAFT TEAR DOWN parts recycling program for aircraft dismantlement, airlines, overhauled and repair shops and MRO’s. The new patent pending application will run on the OneAero-MRO platform providing part locating of tear down parts in a pre-sales system with
Subsequent to the forced removal of a customer aboard United Express Flight 3411 on April 9, United Airlines, the world’s third-largest airline based on revenue has unveiled a ten-point plan to improve “how it flies, serves and respects its customers” according to a recently issued press release. While a number of improvements are to immediately
Pratt & Whitney has launched EngineWise, a new service brand to better represent what it offers and how it is evolving to improve the predictability, reliability and health of customers’ fleets. EngineWise encompasses all the initiatives Pratt & Whitney has to share intelligence including technical expertise, fleet data and business information with customers – so
At MRO Americas 2017 Lufthansa Technik is presenting AVIATAR, the initial product of its newly created division Digital Fleet Solutions for the first time. AVIATAR is an innovative and holistic platform that offers an extensive variety of digital products and services for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) by combining multiple apps, web-based, and in one
After trade unions had managed to strike a deal with Alitalia’s management ten days ago to reduce the level of stringent measures contained within a rescue package for Italy’s ailing flag-carrying airline, Alitalia, workers have subsequently voted against the new proposals. “This was a painful vote but a determined one against a company that until
Jet Yard, an FAA 145 Repair Station that specializes in end-of-life solutions for aircraft, selected Quantum Control MRO and software to enhance its inventory control and reporting. “We chose Quantum because of its versatility and ease of use. We plan to implement it across all phases of our business, including aircraft disassembly and part sales,”
AerData has signed an agreement with Emirates airline for AerData’s EFPAC (Engine Fleet Planning And Costing) software. AerData’s software and services improve efficiencies and enhance competitiveness for customers, including some of the world’s largest airlines, lessors and MROs. EFPAC helps customers optimize engine maintenance planning, engine spares availability and budgets. By combining technical and operational
