Spirit Airlines has announced the opening of a new crew base for pilots at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in September 2024, furthering the airline’s investments to enhance operational reliability. Spirit expects to locate approximately 200 pilots in Newark initially, with additional supervisors and support functions to follow. Crew bases are the various airport stations
Astronics Corporation has announced the global delivery of 350 shipsets of the EmPower® UltraLite G2 power system since its launch in 2022. The company has a backlog of 300 more systems to be delivered by the end of 2024, demonstrating the rapid increase in adoption rate for the next-generation passenger power solution, which delivers more
Jet Aviation has launched its first in-house innovation test and display room in Basel. The space, designed to represent part of a narrow-body fuselage, allows customers to experience the latest cabin innovations and technological advancements at Jet Aviation, including acoustic treatments. The Innovation Space at Jet Aviation Basel serves as a showroom and experimental area
easyJet has opened a new Integrated Control Centre (ICC) in Luton to manage its daily flight programme of around 2000 flights. The new centre has embedded AI into its day-to-day practices to aid faster and better decision-making, improving the customer experience. For example, tools help predict standby crew requirements and a crew planning tool recommends
Gama Aviation has achieved a major milestone in the construction of its new business aviation centre facility at Sharjah International Airport. Designed to accommodate a range of business jet types, helicopters and future eVTOL air systems, the business aviation centre will include a 14,000 m² air-conditioned premium hangar, a 36,000 m² dedicated aircraft parking apron,
Airbus has unveiled plans to set up a Tech Hub in Japan, aiming to forge new partnerships to propel research, technology and innovation in aerospace. This venture seeks to push the frontiers of aerospace technology, preparing for the next generation of aircraft. Centrally coordinated from Tokyo, the Airbus Tech Hub will concentrate on three principal
Air cargo tonnages and rates from key Middle East and Asian origin markets remain highly elevated, especially to Europe, as strong demand and disruptions to ocean freight services meet limited capacity on key lanes, pushing up rates dramatically on several major intercontinental routes. According to the latest weekly figures and analysis from WorldACD Market
Crisalion Mobility, a Spanish leader in advanced electric mobility solutions, has teamed up with Volatus Infrastructure & Energy Solutions (VI&E Solutions) to co-develop and evaluate advanced air mobility (AAM) initiatives. These initiatives encompass cargo transport, emergency medical services (EMS), urban air mobility (UAM), regional air mobility (RAM), and tourism. Established in 2021, VI&E Solutions aims
GE Aerospace plans to hire more than 900 engineers in 2024, reflecting its continued focus on innovation to support current aircraft engine programmes and develop new technologies for the future of flight. Hiring has already commenced and will continue throughout the year. Openings include experienced engineer roles for programmes such as CFM International’s revolutionary innovation
Archer Aviation has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Etihad Training for a partnership aimed at recruiting and training prospective pilots for Archer’s Midnight aircraft in Abu Dhabi, facilitating flights across the UAE. The MOU debut took place at the commencement of the Future Aviation Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking Archer’s inaugural showcase
