Magnetic MRO, a Total Technical Care aviation MRO company, has launched a new specialized e-store for aircraft Engine Stands lease and trading. The new e-store offers 24/7 worldwide solution to secure immediate purchase or lease of required engine stands through fast and seamless transactions. EngineStands24 offers a variety of engine stands – certified bases and
HAECO Technical Training reported that an agreement has been signed between HAECO Xiamen and the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (IVE), to provide basic HKAR-147 aircraft maintenance practical training for IVE students in HAECO Xiamen, starting in September. Under the new agreement, IVE will send a batch of around 40 students studying for a
Although ten years behind schedule, China has celebrated the maiden commercial flight of the Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (COMAC) ARJ21 which flew 70 passengers from Chengdu to Shanghai in a two-hour twelve-minute flight. The Chengdu Airlines flight EU6679 was described as “an important milestone in the development of civil aviation in China” in a
Almost five years after it started to serve the Mexico City – Caracas route, Aeromexico has decided to suspend its flights indefinitely, due to the complicated economic situation prevailing in Venezuela. Aeromexico operates a major route network between Mexico and Central and South America, so the carrier will continue working to provide customers with more
The result of last Thursday’s referendum in Britain which saw the United Kingdom vote to leave the European Union has already had an effect on a number of airlines, particularly the low-cost carriers. The ripple effect is likely to spread further, not just as a result of complications caused by Britain leaving the European Open
Airways New Zealand and UK-based NATS have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) setting the foundation for collaboration between the two air navigation services providers (ANSP). The deal aimed at enhancing air traffic management (ATM) capabilities will allow the exchange of information and expertise and opens the way for collaboration on planning and research. The
It has been confirmed that the deal first disclosed on October 25, 2015 whereby the Quebec government was to invest US$1 billion in cash-strapped Bombardier, has been concluded. The payment will come in two tranches, with US$500 million due on June 30, and a further US$500 million on September 1. According to Bombardier, “The investment
Boeing has signed a new Technical Assistance Agreement with iGA Havalimani Isletmesi A.S. (IGA), the developer and operator of Istanbul New Airport. Through the agreement, Boeing subsidiary Jeppesen will provide its Total Airport and Airspace Modeler (TAAM) solution to assist IGA and DHMI, Turkey’s General Directorate of State Airports Authority. This group will support the
While a national French strike on June 23 could still have an adverse effect on air traffic control services, the strike by Air France pilots planned for 24-27 June has been called off. In a statement issued by Air France “The call for strike action issued by several Air France pilot unions, for the period
Allegiant, the Company and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT), representing Allegiant Air pilots, have worked together to reach a tentative contract agreement. The tentative agreement must be voted on and ratified by Allegiant Air pilots. Ratification results are expected in late July. Allegiant Air pilots elected the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) to represent
