The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released demand growth data for global air freight markets for March 2016 showing a 2.0% drop in volumes measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) compared to the same period last year. In contrast, freight capacity (measured in available freight tonne kilometers or AFTKs) rose by 6.9%, putting increased pressure
Delta Air Lines will continue fueling customers with the fastest connectivity experience in the sky by increasing its commitment to 2Ku, Gogo’s in-flight Wi-Fi technology, by at least 350 aircraft. This brings Delta’s total 2Ku commitment to more than 600 aircraft in its mainline fleet. 2Ku is next-generation technology that provides consistent, uninterrupted coverage nearly
In line with the letter of intent signed in September 2015, SAS and Aviator Airport Alliance Europe AB (Aviator) have agreed to continue negotiations in respect of the transfer of SAS Ground Handling’s line stations in Gothenburg and Malmö to Aviator. However, SAS has decided not to outsource ground handling at the main airports of
EDM, a global provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, has been selected by China Southern Airlines to provide two new cabin crew training simulators. The order comprises of an A330 Cabin Emergency Evacuation Trainer (CEET) and A320 Door Trainer (DT). Mounted on a hydraulic motion platform, the CEET will provide
TracWare have set up TracWare Pty Ltd an Australian registered company and a wholly owned subsidiary of TracWare Ltd. The company will be based in Adelaide and share office space with their strategic partner, Avintet the authors and distributors of Air-Maestro. Initially the company will be represented by Kim Silk, one of the TracWare Support
In what has been described as a bizarre situation by the airport operator, increased security measures at Brussels airport have caused many flight delays and a good number of passengers to miss their flights. This includes the former Belgian Prime Minister, Yves Leterme, who missed his Budapest flight after being delayed by two hours and
Jet Aviation St. Louis has signed its first agreement to install Honeywell’s JetWave satellite communications terminals in a Global Express to upgrade the in-flight Internet experience. Honeywell said the JetWave multi-channel terminals operate on Inmarsat Aviation’s GX Ka-band network, enabled by three satellites that cover the entire globe to provide true broadband connectivity. The terminals
On April 15 the US Department of Transport granted tentative approval for Norwegian Air International’s permit that would allow it to fly both to and from the US in direct competition with US carriers. However, that decision was then opened up to public scrutiny and the Allied Pilots Association (APA), which represents over 15,000 American
The Frontier Airline Pilots Association (FAPA) released that the pilots of Frontier Airlines have voted to merge their independent union with the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA). Of the 93% of eligible pilots who voted, 93 % voted in favor of joining the world’s largest pilot union, showing their commitment to collective representation. APA
British Airways began flying its new Airbus A380 aircraft between London Heathrow and Vancouver International Airport. This marks the first A380 for the city of Vancouver and the only scheduled A380 service in western Canada. To coincide with the A380 launch, British Airways has partnered with the British Consulate General – Vancouver and UK Trade
