The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released figures for global air freight markets revealing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 6.8% in November 2016 compared to the same period for 2015. This figures demonstrated more than 2.5 times the average annual monthly growth rate of 2.6% shown over the past decade.
Ameriflight and Allegiant Air have entered into a pilot recruitment flow-through agreement to assist and advance pilot career needs. The symbiotic relationship is designed to offer a defined career path under which pilots can advance to a part 121 certificated air carrier of the exceptional quality of Allegiant. The agreement will also create incentives for
Almost two years after the crash of Germanwings flight 9525 which killed all 150 passengers and crew on board, German prosecutors have closed the investigation, concluding that Andreas Lubitz, the co-pilot, was solely responsible in the intentional crashing of the aircraft. A number of victims’ relatives have been upset by the closing of the investigation.
Eastman Chemical Company received approval from engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney for use of Eastman Turbo Oil 2197 and 2380 in the PW1100G-JM and PW1500G engines. Eastman Turbo Oils continue to enable innovation, safety and efficiency within the engine market and aviation industry. Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower Geared Turbofan engines are already in service with
EDM, a provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, reported that the two Cabin Emergency Evacuation Trainers (CEETs) it has manufactured for Cathay Pacific have passed their Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs). Built at EDM’s facility in the UK, the B777 and A330 CEETs will enable Cathay Pacific’s cabin crew to be
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has accepted the certification plans for the innovative WheelTug aircraft electric drive system for Boeing 737NG aircraft. The WheelTug system enables an airplane to taxi forward and backward, using small electric motors in its nosewheels rather than jet engines or a tow tug. It will benefit airlines by well over
The Governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo, has announced yet another major city infrastructure overhaul, this time with a US$10 billion redevelopment and expansion of the city’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. The intention is to overhaul and expand on the existing number of terminals in an attempt to make them all interconnecting, which has
Norway’s OSM Aviation and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) recognising the right of employees to organise and laying the basis for genuine representation and collective bargaining rights to raise standards and working conditions, and to ensure professional services in the international aviation sector. “We’re a newcomer in
Grupo Aeromexico reported December 2016 operational results. Traffic for the month increased by 11.9%, year-on-year, while Aeromexico’s capacity increased by 10.0% year-on-year. December load factor was 80.5%, an increase of 1.3 points compared to the same period of 2015.
Pentagon 2000 Software, a market leader in fully integrated aviation and defense enterprise MRO & ERP systems, has completed an interface and integration with The145.com, an industry leader in supplying online marketing and support services to the aviation repair industry. Gabriel Mofaz, President at Pentagon 2000 Software, commented that “The145, formerly OneAero MRO Repair, has
