Baltic Aviation Academy, an aviation training centre based in Central Europe, expands its training capabilities into the Asian market by establishing a BAA Singapore training base. In cooperation with its China-based partner, aerospace company Haite Group, BAA Singapore is ready to provide Pilot Type Rating, Cabin Crew and Ground Handling training to Asia, Pacific and
SAFRAN Snecma and Aeromat France have signed a partnership to provide worldwide lease service of engine stands for all types of CFM56 engines. Aeromat will manage the pool of stands according to OEM regulations for such equipment. This engine stand lease service will be provided for SAFRAN Snecma Group but also for any other customer
With over 100 airline and major MRO customers in North and South East Asia, Avtrade is continuing to raise its profile in the Asia region with particular focus on China. Supported by increased locally based CAAC approved inventory, regional component repair services and dedicated local account management, Avtrade offers customers in China an extensive range
Having started on the other side of the Atlantic, concerns over the operating practices of major Gulf carriers has reached Europe, though not to the same extent as in the USA. Over there, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have already launched an attack on the major Gulf airlines, specifically Emirates, Etihad and
At a time when other sectors of Roll-Royce are suffering order cancellations, good news for the company has come in the form of its largest ever order in its long and distinguished history. Having been mooted in the past, Emirates have now confirmed their order for Rolls-Royce to supply engines to power their 50 Airbus
In a week when Airbus has just announced a new 11 seat-per-row reconfiguration for its A380 superjumbo in Hamburg, Germany, concerns are growing at the current trends of reducing seat size to increase passenger numbers. This is being carried out in an attempt to offset the current effects of lowering prices for flights. However it
Serco, a provider of professional, technology and managed services, announced the award of two contracts to continue its 20-plus years of supporting the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Contract Tower (FCT) Program. Serco will provide air traffic control specialists, safety managers, and program management services in support of 58 Air Traffic Control Towers (ATCTs) in 11
In a move designed to allow the Airbus board sufficient flexibility to distribute part of the proceeds from divestments, the Airbus Group intends to ask its shareholders to approve an exceptional share buyback of up to 10% of its capital at its annual meeting scheduled for May 27th. This exceptional buyback is totally separate from
Global Eagle Entertainment (GEE), a market-leading media and connectivity company to the travel industry reported that Southwest Airlines has chosen GEE’s Ku-band global satellite connectivity system to be factory installed on its orders for the Boeing 737 MAX. Southwest is Boeing’s launch customer for the 737 MAX program and expects to take the first deliveries
Europe is finding it difficult to stand back and do nothing as Etihad Airways makes increasing inroads into Europe, especially through equity investments in Air Serbia, Aer Lingus, Air Berlin and Alitalia. Such interests have seen two major European airlines, Air France-KLM and Lufthansa, object vehemently, complaining that Etihad is benefitting from interest-free government loans
