The flight schools of the Lufthansa Group in Germany, Switzerland, and the United States are combining their activities under the European Flight Academy (EFA) umbrella. This was decided by the Group Executive Board in its meeting on May 24, 2016. EFA will offer the airlines of the Lufthansa Group (LHG), as well as in the
The International Air Transport Association has released passenger traffic data for the month of April which shows demand in passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose by 4.6%, one of the lowest rises since January last year. While the load factor decreased by 0.3% to 79.1%, available seat kilometers (ASKs) rose by 4.9%. IATA has taken into account
KLM UK Engineering has signed a long term partnership with Nilai University (Malaysia) for the provision of EASA Part 147 exams supported by KLM UK Engineering’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Software. Under the agreement, KLM UK Engineering will support Nilai University’s successful Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering and Advanced Diploma in Aircraft Engineering Technology programmes
Republic Airways Holdings has reached an agreement with United Airlines that secures the long-term relationship between the two airlines. The motion filed on May 30th in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York keeps Republic on a path towards achieving the goals established at the outset of this case. “Today’s
Delta Air Lines has become the launch customer for Airbus’ “Prognostics and Risk Management” solution following a successful year-long collaboration between Airbus and the airline. The web-based application is part of the Smarter Fleet ‘big data’ solutions platform developed by Airbus in partnership with IBM. Jim Jackson, Manager of Predictive Maintenance Engineering at Delta Air
At a time when many European countries are looking to reduce indirect aviation taxes, many are shocked at the announcement that Norway will be introducing a passenger tax (flypassasjeravgift) of NOK80 this summer to be paid by departing passengers, whether on domestic or international flights. A4E, who since its inception has campaigned against such taxes
Ethiopian Airlines has chosen Safran’s SFCO2 service, jointly developed by two of its companies, Safran Aircraft Engines and Safran Electronics & Defense. Designed to reduce fuel consumption, the service will be deployed in 2016 and will cover the entire fleet deployed by the Ethiopian flag carrier, based in Addis Ababa. Fuel is the leading expense
Portugal’s Minister of Planning and Infrastructure, Pedro Marques, has had a goal to connect Portugal to the Far East “as soon as possible” according to the Macau Daily Times. With The HNA Group now looking to acquire an initial stake of 7% in Atlantic Gateway, a private consortium which owns a 50% stake in TAP
Lufthansa Technik has concluded a cooperation agreement with DC Aviation Group, a leading operator of business jets in Europe. As part of the agreement signed on May 25, 2016, the two companies plan to offer their VIP customers a first-class package of services at Al Maktoum International Airport (Dubai World Central Airport). An experienced, highly
When it was released on February 5, 2016, that the Ireland-based ASL Aviation Group (ASL) had made a confidential offer to acquire two TNT Express airlines, TNT Airways and Pan Air Lineas Aéreas, the deal was subject to the extended acquisition of TNT Express by Fedex. With the FedEx deal being confirmed as unconditional on
