In a major competitive win, ARINC Incorporated has been awarded the contract for passenger check-in and departure systems at the new Berlin Brandenburg Airport, currently under construction. Under the contract, ARINC will install its industry-leading passenger solution vMUSETM, which is fully compliant with the IATA CUPPS standard for common-use passenger systems. The company will also
United Continental Holdings announced that the United Master Executive Council (MEC) of the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) informed UAL that the MEC has approved a tentative agreement between AFA and UAL for a flight attendants’ contract and is recommending the tentative agreement to United flight attendants for their consideration and ratification. The agreement is
Volartec released that Helitrans AS has selected Alkym, Management and Control System for Aircraft Maintenance to replace their existing system. Helitrans will become Volartec’s first customer in Scandinavia and also the first Helicopter operator in Europe. John Barry, VP Business Development with Volartec launched the news by stating “We have looked at areas for expansion
B/E Aerospace has signed a definitive agreement to acquire UFC Aerospace Corp. (UFC), an innovative provider of complex supply chain management and inventory logistics solutions to aerospace original equipment manufacturers. UFC currently distributes over 150,000 SKUs (stock keeping units) including fasteners, chemicals, paints, sealants, tooling, and duct/bent tubing assemblies to over 1,000 customers. UFC leverages
Flybe has taken delivery of its second full flight simulator that enables its Training Academy in Exeter to offer a full range of pilot training, including recurrent and type training, for both the Bombardier Q400 and the Embraer 170/190 family of aircraft. The new Level-D E-Jet device, built by US-based FlightSafety International, is convertible between both
As of December 31st 2011, Resource Group acquired all the share capital in their Joint Venture Company, Lufthansa Resource Technical Training Ltd (LRTT) and took full control of the business. From January 1st 2012 Lufthansa Resource Technical Training Ltd will be known as LRTT Ltd.
Ramco Systems, the Global Aviation Maintenance & Engineering (M&E) and Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) software provider, announced its agreement with Ornge Issuer Trust, of which Ornge is the beneficiary, for Ramco’s Series 5 Aviation M&E software. Under the agreement, Ramco will deliver the complete web based Series 5 M&E system, including Maintenance Programs, Supply
Etihad Airways has awarded a deal valued at over $1bn to travel technology company Sabre Airline Solutions to implement its software throughout the carrier’s operations. Under the 10-year agreement, Etihad will use software developed by Sabre across its reservations, inventory, marketing, planning, eCommerce, distribution and departure control operations, by February 2013. The agreement includes a
United Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of United Continental Holdings, announced that mechanics represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) ratified a new labor agreement with the company. The new agreement covers approximately 5,500 United mechanics. The company and the IBT will soon commence negotiations for a joint collective bargaining agreement for mechanics at
PPG Industries’ aerospace coatings group has commercialized the first electrocoat-application primer for global airframe manufacturers and subcontractors to coat parts for commercial, military and general-aviation aircraft. AEROCRON(TM) electrocoat primer by PPG Aerospace affords better corrosion protection than does conventional spray primer because electrocoating enhances part coverage, according to Mark Cancilla, PPG global platform director for aerospace
