SAS and the Norwegian cabin unions have successfully concluded mediation, reaching an agreement after a four-day strike. The industrial action, which primarily impacted flights in Norway, caused limited disruptions. However, by tomorrow, August 28, SAS anticipates that its flight schedule will return to normal. Kjetil Håbjørg, Chief Airline Services at SAS, expressed his satisfaction with
Textron Aviation has announced that its Cessna SkyCourier twin utility turboprop has received type certification from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), enhancing the aircraft’s capacity to support operations in remote regions of Southeast Asia. The first SkyCourier in the region, a 19-seat passenger variant, is scheduled for delivery in the second half
Air cargo tonnages experienced a sharp decline in Week 33 (August 12. to 18.), dropping by 7% compared to the previous week. The decrease was particularly steep from Asia Pacific (9%) and Europe (11%) origins. A detailed analysis, based on over 450,000 weekly transactions covered by WorldACD’s data, reveals that nearly 70% of the decline
IAG Cargo, the freight division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has opened its state-of-the-art operations control centre at its largest hub, London Heathrow. The new centre is set to enhance on-the-day decision-making by leveraging comprehensive real-time data and workload forecasting tools. These tools will assist teams in managing over 2,000 freight movements daily, enabling them
Evitado, a pioneer in airside automation technology, is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with dnata, a global air and travel services provider. This collaboration will enable dnata to harness the power of Evitado’s cutting-edge ELVIZ LiDAR-based collision avoidance system, enhancing both safety and efficiency in ground towing operations. Evitado’s innovative solutions are set to
TITAN Aerospace Insurance, LLC has released that it acquired Plimsoll Specialty Markets. This strategic move will enhance TITAN’s capacity to offer specialised insurance solutions to a wider range of clients. Michael Clark, who previously led Plimsoll Specialty Markets, will join TITAN Aerospace Insurance, LLC as President of TITAN Specialty Markets. Before founding Plimsoll, Michael Clark
Boeing has made an investment in Wagner Sustainable Fuels to support the development of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility in Brisbane, aiming to increase Australia’s SAF supply and reduce aviation’s carbon emissions. Boeing’s investment in the Wagner refinery aligns with its strategy to boost local SAF production and expand global access to SAF,
The review period for Alaska Air Group under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act has officially expired, according to a statement on the company’s website. Following this expiration, Alaska Air Group Inc is now awaiting further instructions or next steps from the Department of Transportation (DOT). This development represents a significant milestone in the proposed merger between Alaska
Travelport has announced the extension of its long-term agreement with Turkish Airlines, the flagship carrier of Turkiye. The agreement aims to strengthen its modern retailing capabilities on Travelport+ by enabling quick and easy customisation of offers for group bookings. As part of this partnership, the addition of Travelport’s automated allocation management feature will allow Turkish
Comtech, a global leader in technology, has announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters from Melville, New York, to Chandler, Arizona. The new headquarters in Chandler spans approximately 150,000 ft², featuring state-of-the-art office, engineering, and manufacturing space. This modern facility is designed to enhance operations, foster collaboration and accelerate the delivery of innovative technologies, systems
