Boeing workers have initiated a strike following the rejection of a tentative deal that included a 25% pay rise. The strike, which began at midnight Pacific Time (07:00 GMT) on Friday, saw over 30,000 workers in Seattle and Portland downing their tools. This strike poses a significant challenge for Boeing, already grappling with mounting financial
Skyservice Business Aviation (Skyservice) celebrated the grand opening of its new Seattle business jet centre this week at King County International Airport – Boeing Field (BFI), with industry peers, clients, and dignitaries in attendance. “Seattle is a dynamic economic hub in North America. Our business jet centre introduces a new standard of ease, sophistication, and
Volar Air Mobility and Etihad Aviation Training (EAT) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation on advanced electric aircraft operations. The agreement aims to leverage both organisations’ expertise through information exchange and joint initiatives, advancing the UAE’s aviation sector. The MoU signing was witnessed by HE Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of
AerFin has officially announced the launch of its new brand as it continues its global expansion and transformational growth. Over the past decade, AerFin has twice been recognised as Europe’s fastest-growing aviation and defence business. The company has now expanded to nearly 200 dedicated and passionate employees, serving over 600 customers across six continents, consistently
Cathay Pacific has announced that maintenance work on its A350 fleet is making good progress, the airline’s engineering-team having conducted a thorough inspection of all operational A350 aircraft over a 24-hour period. So far, 15 aircraft have been identified with engine components that need replacing, and three of these have already been successfully repaired. The
A ceremony at Incheon Airport on August 30 marked the launch of Korean Air’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) initiative. The event was attended by several high-profile figures, including Sangwoo Park, Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT); Dukgeun Ahn, Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy; Sanghyup Kim, Co-Chairman of the Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth
The Technical and Vocational Skills Development Commission (TVSDC) has signed a partnership agreement with Jordan Aircraft Maintenance Limited (Joramco), in a ceremony attended by Joramco’s Chief Executive Officer, Fraser Currie, and Chief People and Performance Officer, Hana Ibsais. This collaboration is designed to advance vocational training for both parties and create new opportunities for young
Boeing and Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance the West African country’s aviation industry. Africa is forecasted to experience air traffic growth well above the global average over the next 20 years, making it a significant market. Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Festus
The JAA Training Organisation (JAA TO) has signed a one-year framework agreement with the Albanian Civil Aviation Authority (ACAA), marking a significant collaboration in civil regulatory aviation training. This partnership, formalised in Spring 2024 and celebrated during the ICAO’s 14th Air Navigation Conference in Montréal, underscores JAA TO’s commitment to excellence in aviation education and
Latvian national airline airBaltic is set to significantly boost its training capabilities with the addition of a second Airbus A220 full-flight simulator (FFS), scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2024. This new simulator will play a key role in supporting the airline’s expanding fleet and the continuous development of its Pilot Academy by
