JAA TO and Albanian Civil Aviation Authority sign training agreement

August 29, 2024

The JAA Training Organisation (JAA TO) has signed a one-year framework agreement with the Albanian Civil Aviation Authority (ACAA), marking a significant collaboration in civil regulatory aviation training. This partnership, formalised in Spring 2024 and celebrated during the ICAO’s 14th Air Navigation Conference in Montréal, underscores JAA TO’s commitment to excellence in aviation education and

airBaltic will add a second A220 FFS at the end of 2024 © airBaltic

airBaltic to enhance pilot training with second Airbus A220 FFS

August 27, 2024

Latvian national airline airBaltic is set to significantly boost its training capabilities with the addition of a second Airbus A220 full-flight simulator (FFS), scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2024. This new simulator will play a key role in supporting the airline’s expanding fleet and the continuous development of its Pilot Academy by

SAS strike resolved: flights to return to normal operations

August 27, 2024

SAS and the Norwegian cabin unions have successfully concluded mediation, reaching an agreement after a four-day strike. The industrial action, which primarily impacted flights in Norway, caused limited disruptions. However, by tomorrow, August 28, SAS anticipates that its flight schedule will return to normal. Kjetil Håbjørg, Chief Airline Services at SAS, expressed his satisfaction with

Cessna SkyCourier secures Philippine type certification, first delivery set for 2025

August 26, 2024

Textron Aviation has announced that its Cessna SkyCourier twin utility turboprop has received type certification from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), enhancing the aircraft’s capacity to support operations in remote regions of Southeast Asia. The first SkyCourier in the region, a 19-seat passenger variant, is scheduled for delivery in the second half

Air cargo tonnages experienced a sharp decline in mid-August

Global air cargo tonnages plummet in mid-August due to Japan typhoon and European holidays

August 23, 2024

Air cargo tonnages experienced a sharp decline in Week 33 (August 12. to 18.), dropping by 7% compared to the previous week. The decrease was particularly steep from Asia Pacific (9%) and Europe (11%) origins. A detailed analysis, based on over 450,000 weekly transactions covered by WorldACD’s data, reveals that nearly 70% of the decline

IAG Cargo’s new London Operations Control Centre

IAG Cargo launches new operations control centre at London Heathrow

August 22, 2024

IAG Cargo, the freight division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has opened its state-of-the-art operations control centre at its largest hub, London Heathrow. The new centre is set to enhance on-the-day decision-making by leveraging comprehensive real-time data and workload forecasting tools. These tools will assist teams in managing over 2,000 freight movements daily, enabling them

Evitado partners with dnata to elevate safety and efficiency in airside operations

August 21, 2024

Evitado, a pioneer in airside automation technology, is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with dnata, a global air and travel services provider. This collaboration will enable dnata to harness the power of Evitado’s cutting-edge ELVIZ LiDAR-based collision avoidance system, enhancing both safety and efficiency in ground towing operations. Evitado’s innovative solutions are set to

TITAN Aerospace Insurance acquires Plimsoll Specialty Markets

August 21, 2024

TITAN Aerospace Insurance, LLC has released that it acquired Plimsoll Specialty Markets. This strategic move will enhance TITAN’s capacity to offer specialised insurance solutions to a wider range of clients. Michael Clark, who previously led Plimsoll Specialty Markets, will join TITAN Aerospace Insurance, LLC as President of TITAN Specialty Markets. Before founding Plimsoll, Michael Clark

Boeing Australia held a roundtable event with partners and key stakeholders at its Brisbane offices

Boeing invests in Australian SAF facility

August 20, 2024

Boeing has made an investment in Wagner Sustainable Fuels to support the development of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility in Brisbane, aiming to increase Australia’s SAF supply and reduce aviation’s carbon emissions. Boeing’s investment in the Wagner refinery aligns with its strategy to boost local SAF production and expand global access to SAF,

DOJ review period for Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines merger expires