Horizon Air and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters reported that the carrier’s 610 pilots ratified an agreement to extend the current contract for three years, creating a new six-year pact. Among pilots who voted, 77% approved ratification. The new contract includes wage increases, improvements in productivity and quality of life, and better job security. The
Pan Am International Flight Academy has acquired Airline Career Academy (ACA), a leading pilot training academy specializing in JAA/EASA and FAA Ab Initio training. ACA will be integrated into Pan Am’s operations to offer world class professional pilot training programs that enhance Pan Am’s core business of comprehensive solutions for airlines. The acquisition was finalized
Amentum, the Dublin based commercial aircraft asset management company, announced the successful completion of a management buyout from its former parent HSH Nordbank. The buyout was led by Jan Melgaard (Executive Chairman), Dr. Martin Bouzaima (CEO) and Mitchel Simpson (CFO), joined by Simon Clements (Head of Sales), Rory Hensey (Head of Technical) and Jean O’Driscoll
Emirates achieved another first with the inaugural departure of an A380 flight from the new and purpose-built A380 concourse at Dubai International Airport. Part of the airport’s Terminal 3 complex, Concourse A will become the “home of the Emirates A380”, from where passengers will connect to more than 20 Emirates A380 destinations around the world,
Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services (AMES) and the Clinton County Port Authority have completed the necessary arrangements to proceed with the financing and construction of a new hangar facility at the Wilmington Air Park. After nearly two years of careful planning, construction of the facility is scheduled to begin in January and will take approximately
With the announcement of entry into the Middle East market Volartec are rounding off 2012 in style and unveiled that launch customer in that region will be Petra Airlines of Jordan. Petra Airline has elected to begin using the Alkym lease model which will facilitate all their current needs. Volartec will send a project team
Emirates and Qantas have welcomed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) draft determination that proposes to grant authorisation for their partnership for five years. The partnership will provide customers with a seamless international and Australian network, exclusive frequent flyer benefits and world‐class travel experience ACCC approval is required for Emirates and Qantas to coordinate
ADSoftware, one of the global leaders in the aviation dedicated software solutions arena, announced a successful implementation for AIRPACK Fleet Management System and Logistics Solutions at Air Botswana. Air Botswana has recently implemented a maintenance package that includes fleet management, inventory and logistics control, documentation management, security management and reliability statistics reports. Though not required
On December 19th, 2012, Department of Civil Aviation of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport of Lao People’s Democratic Republic, validated the Type Certificate for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft (RRJ-95B). This validation confirms compliance of the SSJ100 to the certification requirements of the Laos Aviation Authority, allowing its export to Indonesia and operation
In conjunction with the IAMAW Union, AJW Technique extended an invitation to all of the skilled employees that were formerly part of the Aveos component maintenance business to attend a formal meeting to discuss future employment possibilities. These skilled workers will play a key role as the Company moves towards the imminent opening of its
