Emirates fined US$1.5 million for operating flights in prohibited airspace

June 14, 2024

The U.S. Transportation Department has fined Emirates US$1.5 million for operating flights carrying JetBlue Airways’ designator code in prohibited airspace. Between December 2021 and August 2022, Emirates operated numerous flights with the JetBlue Airways code between the United Arab Emirates and the United States in airspace that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has prohibited for

SITA Baggage IT Insights 2024 reports the number of bags mishandled by the industry falling from 7.6 to 6.9 per 1,000 passengers in 2023

SITA reports improvement in baggage mishandling in 2023

June 13, 2024

SITA has reported an improvement in the air transport industry’s rate of mishandled baggage. The newly launched SITA Baggage IT Insights 2024 reports the number of bags mishandled by the industry falling from 7.6 to 6.9 per 1,000 passengers in 2023. This is despite passenger numbers rising above 2019 levels for the first time in

Americas GSA forges strategic partnership with JetBlue Cargo

June 13, 2024

Americas GSA, a subsidiary of ECS Group, has announced a strategic partnership with JetBlue Cargo. This collaboration marks a significant milestone, enhancing its services on domestic routes out of Florida. The contract commenced in February 2023 for Florida State and on June 1, 2024, for Puerto Rico. Under this new agreement, Americas GSA will leverage

Former Kahala Aviation Group relaunched as K2 Aviation © K2 Aviation

Kahala Aviation Group relaunches as K2 Aviation

June 11, 2024

Kahala Aviation Group, a prominent aircraft lessor in the aviation industry since the early 2000s, has announced its relaunch under the new brand name K2 Aviation. Building on a legacy of experience and providing unique solutions for lessors, airlines, and capital partners, K2 Aviation is set to re-enter the market with a strategic focus on

Signing of the MoU between Qatar Cargo and MASkargo © Lemon Queen

Qatar Cargo and MASkargo sign MoU to enhance cargo partnership

June 11, 2024

Qatar Airways Cargo and MASkargo – the cargo airline and subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group – have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deliver an enhanced product offering to cargo customers and achieve operational synergies. This MoU follows the expanded codeshare agreement signed in 2022 between Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines, designed to offer

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PLAY Airlines celebrates third anniversary with expanded network and new partnerships

June 7, 2024

PLAY Airlines, Iceland’s burgeoning low-cost carrier, is celebrating its third anniversary by enhancing its collaboration with Dohop through the introduction of PLAY Connect. This strategic move positions the carrier as a retail partner and broadens its network free from the confines of traditional interline and codeshare agreements. The airline is tapping into new market demand

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Avincis and Airbus partner on advanced air mobility development

June 6, 2024

Avincis, a well-established European helicopter operator, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus to collaborate on the development of advanced air mobility (AAM). This partnership will explore opportunities for operating electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft throughout Europe. Through the agreement, Avincis and Airbus will focus on defining the concept of operations

PAL Aerospace pilots secure tentative agreement with management

June 4, 2024

The pilots of PAL Aerospace, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), have reached a tentative agreement with their management for a new employment contract. This three-year agreement, which was unanimously approved by the PAL Aerospace ALPA leadership on May 31, includes significant enhancements in scheduling, working conditions, compensation, job security and benefits.

Air Arabia will install Panasonic Avionics' eXW solution on 172 aircraft

Air Arabia to equip 172 aircraft with Panasonic Avionics’ eXW solution

June 4, 2024

Air Arabia and Panasonic Avionics have signed an agreement for the installation of eXW wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) solution across Air Arabia’s 172 aircraft. The agreement extends an existing programme with six A321LRs already flying with Panasonic Avionics’ eXW solution to include Air Arabia’s Airbus A320neo, A321neo and A321XLR fleets. In total, 120 aircraft will

Victor Chiang, Vice President, Corporate Planning Division, EVA Air and Ken Sain, Chief Executive Officer, Panasonic Avionics

Panasonic Avionics and EVA Air sign agreement for IFE and connectivity systems

June 3, 2024

Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics) and EVA Air have signed an agreement to install in-flight engagement (IFE) and connectivity systems, along with a range of digital services, on 54 of EVA Air’s wide-body and narrow-body aircraft. Panasonic Avionics’ new Astrova seat-end IFE solution will be installed on 18 of the airline’s new Airbus A350-1000 and

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