Finnair and LSG Sky Chefs Group (LSG) have signed a partnership agreement according to which LSG will assume full managerial and operational responsibility for the inflight and catering service provider Finnair Catering Oy. The partnership aims at further improving the quality and cost effectiveness of catering services for Finnair’s customers. The five year partnership agreement
FL Technics Training, a global provider of aircraft technical maintenance training services, continues to expand its clientele in the CIS region by signing an agreement with the Ukrainian air carrier URGA. FL Technics Training will provide technical training courses for various carrier’s specialists, including maintenance and management staff. FL Technics Training has already conducted the
GE Aviation has acquired Austin Digital, a privately owned, Texas-based supplier of flight operations data analysis. Austin Digital’s flight operations capabilities strengthen GE’s services offerings with integrated solutions for aviation customers around the world. “GE is committed to delivering solutions that help our customers operate aircraft more efficiently, with reduced environmental impact,” said Paul McElhinney,
Delta Air Lines (DAL) announced its subsidiary, Comair, will cease operations after Sept. 29, 2012. In a memo issued on July 27th to the Officers and Directors of Delta Air Lines, Don Bornhorst, Senior Vice President of Delta Connection, said: “While regional flying has and will remain a key component of Delta’s network, customer expectations
ARINC Incorporated announced that Cathay Pacific Airways will implement an advanced information management system into its full fleet of Airbus and Boeing aircraft. ARINC’s communications solution creates a true “e-Enabled aircraft” by offering fully-customized, integrated communications management of flight operations, data communication services, cabin services, maintenance, diagnostics, and vital safety information. Cathay Pacific worked closely
FLYHT Aerospace Solutions has received a Verified Supplemental Type Certification (“VSTC”) which will allow for the operation of the Automated Flight Information Reporting System (“AFIRS”) 228B in China on CRJ-900 aircraft. The VSTC is an approval granted by the Civil Aviation Authority of China (“CAAC”) and is equivalent to an STC issued by Transport Canada.
American Airlines continues plans to enhance and modernize travel with announcement of customer-pleasing interiors onboard its more than 200 new narrowbody deliveries from Airbus and Boeing – these are a part of the previously announced order for 460 new aircraft. “We intend to be the only airline to offer a three-class service and the first
In its continuing effort to provide the best products and value-added services to the Aerospace and Defense Industry, Precision Aviation Group (PAG) completed an expansion of its Headquarters in Atlanta, GA. “This is our fourth expansion in the last 12 years at the same location. In spite of a difficult global economic climate, we have
Etihad Airways has chosen Rolls-Royce subsidiary Optimized Systems and Solutions (OSyS) to implement a new fuel management solution to maximise fuel use, cut carbon emissions and reduce overall fuel costs. The deal is part of the UAE flag carrier’s continuing efforts to drive environmental and operational efficiencies both on the ground and in the air.
AirAsia has signed a Fuel and Carbon Solutions agreement with GE Aviation. As part of this agreement, GE will use proprietary decision software and fuel-consulting expertise to help AirAsia identify and track operational improvements that could reduce the airline’s fuel usage emission. Fuel typically accounts for about 30% of an airline’s expenses. The volatility in
