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
Avinco has launched its US subsidiary, Avinco Americas Corporation (AAC), located in New York City. Avinco Americas Corp has been set up to support the expansion of the company’s helicopter and commercial aircraft activities in North America. Avinco’s Commercial Director Aurélie Millet will be moving to the US to develop the Helicopter commercial activity alongside
Lufthansa Technik’s innovative VIP seating solution “chair” has received its ETSO (European Technical Standard Order) certification. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) granted two ETSO’s for the 9g certified and 16g certified “chair” family. This ETSO designation can also be used for FAA TSO certification. With this approval production of “chair” can start. The certification
