Lufthansa has announced plans to assume control of part of the flight handling operations for Lufthansa Group Airlines at Munich Airport later this year. A key element of this strategy is the potential full acquisition of Swissport Losch GmbH & Co. KG from its current shareholders, Swissport Cargo Services Deutschland GmbH and Losch Airport Service
General Atomics AeroTec Systems (GA-ATS) has reached a new milestone in Do228 pilot training with the successful certification of its Do228 Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD) as FTD Level 2. In response, GA-ATS has upgraded all training programmes within its approved training organisation (ATO) to incorporate this state-of-the-art flight simulator, setting new benchmarks for practical
Archer Aviation (Archer) has received certification from the FAA to launch its pilot training academy. This certification, known as Part 141, is awarded to a flight school by the FAA, signifying that it is a formally recognised and regulated institution for pilot training. With this certification, Archer can now train and qualify pilots as part
Volocopter, a pioneer in sustainable urban air mobility (UAM), and Jet Systems Hélicoptères Services, a leading licensed air service provider with over thirty years of passenger flight experience, have announced an agreement to introduce electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft services in France. This long-term agreement includes the initial delivery of two VoloCity eVTOL
Honeywell has signed an agreement with Dassault Aviation to install JetWave X, Honeywell’s high-speed in-flight connectivity system, as both a line-fit and retrofit solution for Dassault’s Falcon business jets. Honeywell’s JetWave X system will enable Dassault’s Falcon jets to operate with uninterrupted coverage worldwide – delivering the kind of high-speed connectivity typically found in homes
Southwest Airlines has announced a workforce reduction of approximately 1,750 jobs as part of a broader effort to create a leaner and more agile organisation. The cuts, which primarily impact corporate overhead and leadership positions, account for around 15% of corporate roles, including senior leadership and director-level positions. As part of this restructuring, eleven senior
Nordisk Aviation (Nordisk) has signed an agreement with Emirates to supply up to 10,000 advanced fire-resistant AKE containers for baggage and cargo. These containers are designed to reduce the risks posed by lithium-ion battery fires, providing enhanced safety during transport. Nordisk’s AKE containers stand out for their innovative design, being the lightest on the market
Satys Group (Satys), a French industrial group, has announced the opening of a state-of-the-art aircraft painting hangar at Dubai World Central (DWC) Airport. This cutting-edge facility highlights Satys’ continued commitment to innovation and excellence within the aerospace industry. Founded in 1986 in Blagnac, France, under the name STTS, Satys operates in 12 countries across Europe,
Honeywell has released that its Board of Directors has completed a comprehensive evaluation of its business portfolio, a process initiated by Chairman and CEO Vimal Kapur a year ago. As a result, the company plans to pursue a full separation of its Automation and Aerospace Technologies divisions. This move, combined with the previously disclosed plan
Finnair has reported the start of change negotiations with its pilots, prompted by the potential need for personnel reductions following ongoing industrial action. Discussions will commence on February 12, focusing on the possible furlough or redundancy of up to 90 pilots if changes to Finnair’s cooperation agreement become necessary. The negotiations will also address the
