Following three years of successful Cyclean engine washes delivering measurable benefits for the global C-17 Globemaster III fleet, Boeing has extended its service contract with Lufthansa Technik until the end of 2027. Each year, the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider and its partners conduct approximately 2,000 high-pressure water washes on the Pratt & Whitney
The Department of Homeland Security announced on March 7, that it was terminating its collective bargaining agreement with workers in the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), arguing that the union contract was jeopardising the safety of travellers, The New Your Times reported. The decision marked the latest effort by President Trump’s administration to weaken labour protections
The trade union Ver.di is taking the next step in escalating the public sector wage dispute. The new wave of warning strikes is targeting sensitive infrastructure, with eleven German airports set to be affected on Monday, March10. Public service and ground handling employees at Munich, Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Cologne/Bonn, Düsseldorf, Dortmund, Hanover, Bremen, Hamburg, Berlin-Brandenburg and
JetBlue, alongside The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and Fraport USA, has announced a major refresh of its flagship Terminal 5 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The extensive upgrade will introduce more than 40 new concessions, including over 18 local food and beverage options, art installations, and a redesigned centre
Fraport USA, the U.S. subsidiary of Fraport AG, has secured a 23-year contract to manage retail concessions at Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI). The agreement, signed between Fraport Baltimore Partnership LLC – a majority-owned subsidiary of Fraport USA – and the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), marks a significant continuation of Fraport’s presence at BWI, where
A recent survey by Honeywell has revealed that nearly all U.S. airline passengers (98%) would consider using electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (eVTOL), commonly referred to as air taxis, as part of their travel journey. These advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft, which are piloted and designed to offer a quicker and more convenient alternative
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is testing multiple technologies, including Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite service, as part of efforts to modernise the country’s ageing air traffic control system, according to Reuters. The FAA clarified on Wednesday, February 5, that no final decisions have been made regarding the deployment of any particular technology. The current
Alaska Airlines’ more than 6,900 flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA), have ratified a new three-year contract. The agreement includes significant enhancements, such as increased pay (including boarding pay and a ratification payment), greater flexibility and scheduling improvements, better benefits, and more. This is the eighth ratified labour contract between an
Air cargo volumes from Asia Pacific origins are steadily recovering towards pre-Lunar New Year levels, with rates climbing and remaining higher than the same period last year, according to WorldACD Market Data. Asia Pacific RecoveryIn week 8 (17 to February 23), chargeable weight flown from Asia Pacific origins rose by 6%, following a 20% rebound
Italy’s state-controlled aerospace and defence group, Leonardo, has identified a new industrial partner for its aerostructures division, which has been struggling due to ongoing challenges faced by U.S. planemaker Boeing, CEO Roberto Cingolani announced on Thursday, according to Reuters. Leonardo has been working for several years to return its aerostructures business to profitability. The division,
