Six global aviation stakeholder groups unite to launch The Aviation Circularity Consortium (ACC)

April 16, 2024

April 16, 2024, marks the launch of The Aviation Circularity Consortium (ACC), a coalition of six aviation stakeholder groups from around the world, united in their mission to expedite supply chain decarbonisation. The ACC’s formation aims to drive a circular economy model, extracting value from the approximately 8,000 retired aircraft stored in boneyards worldwide. This

Cassio 330 electric-hybrid aircraft © VoltAero

VoltAero joins General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA)

April 16, 2024

VoltAero has recently joined the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) as an associate member, participating in the Electric Propulsion & Innovation Committee (EPIC). Based in Washington, D.C., GAMA is a trade organisation that promotes the welfare, safety and interests of the global business and general aviation industry. With VoltAero’s involvement in EPIC as an associate

Air New Zealand has signed a landmark deal with Neste for SAF © Air New

Air New Zealand secures landmark deal with Neste for SAF

April 16, 2024

In a landmark agreement, Air New Zealand has finalised the largest purchase of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Neste by any airline outside North America and Europe. The SAF, amounting to nine million litres, is scheduled for delivery before the end of 2024. Produced at Neste’s Singapore refinery, which expanded its SAF production capability last

To streamline the integration of first officers into its ranks, Brussels Airlines has initiated a partnership with Skywings Flight Training

Brussels Airlines and Skywings Flight Training launch new cadet pilot programme

April 15, 2024

In a bid to streamline the integration of first officers into its ranks, Brussels Airlines has initiated a partnership with Skywings Flight Training, situated in Antwerp. This collaboration has given rise to a “Multi Pilot Licence-program” designed to expedite the training process. Under this programme, candidates are enlisted alongside the airline even before their training

Lufthansa and UFO union agree on new collective agreement for cabin employees

April 12, 2024

Lufthansa and the UFO union have agreed on a new collective agreement for approximately 19,000 cabin employees of Lufthansa Airlines. The core of the agreement is a wage increase of a total of 16.5% (with interest effect 17.4%) in several stages over the next three years. The collective agreement is valid until at least the

Crisalion Mobility partners with Swedish vertiport firm Kookiejar

April 12, 2024

Spanish Crisalion Mobility has entered into a strategic agreement with Swedish vertiport company Kookiejar, renowned for its extensive expertise in developing air mobility solutions. This collaboration aims to jointly develop vertiports, crucial infrastructure for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Crisalion Mobility and Kookiejar are pooling their resources to devise an action plan and

Iridium Satellite Time and Location is being deployed by L3Harris to protect critical FAA data centre infrastructure © Iridium

L3Harris partners with Iridium for FAA infrastructure protection

April 10, 2024

Iridium Communications, a provider of global voice and data satellite communications, has signed a new five-year commercial contract with L3Harris Technologies. This agreement entails the provision of the Iridium® Satellite Time and Location (STL) service to over three dozen L3Harris-operated communications network backbone nodes and an equivalent number of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) facilities across

Zurich Airport to construct modern cargo hangar to meet evolving industry needs

April 9, 2024

The cargo hangars at Zurich Airport, some dating back to the 1950s and 1960s, no longer fully cater to the demands of today’s cargo business. In response, Flughafen Zürich AG is embarking on the construction of a new cargo hangar, “Fracht Rächtenwisen,” located in the eastern part of the airport. Construction is to commence this

Spain’s Supreme Court has ruled that staff pay cuts and working condition changes imposed by Ryanair during the COVID-19 pandemic were unlawful

Spain’s Supreme Court rules against Ryanair’s pandemic-era policies

April 9, 2024

Ryanair has faced a setback from Spain’s Supreme Court, which deemed the staff pay cuts and working condition alterations imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic in July 2020 as unlawful. The court upheld a 2021 National Court ruling, dismissing Ryanair’s appeal against changes made to Spanish contracts in response to global travel restrictions. The Supreme Court

Avia Solutions Group begins Pilot Runway programme © Avia Solutions Group

Avia Solutions Group launches Pilot Runway programme

April 4, 2024

Avia Solutions Group, through its subsidiary BAA Training, has unveiled the Pilot Runway programme, offering a financed training initiative with a job guarantee. This programme, developed in anticipation of the Group’s global expansion and growth, will be conducted in collaboration with the Group’s ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance) companies, commencing with Avion Express. The

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Six global aviation stakeholder groups unite to launch The Aviation Circularity Consortium (ACC)

VoltAero joins General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA)

Air New Zealand secures landmark deal with Neste for SAF

Brussels Airlines and Skywings Flight Training launch new cadet pilot programme

Lufthansa and UFO union agree on new collective agreement for cabin employees

Crisalion Mobility partners with Swedish vertiport firm Kookiejar

L3Harris partners with Iridium for FAA infrastructure protection

Zurich Airport to construct modern cargo hangar to meet evolving industry needs

Spain’s Supreme Court rules against Ryanair’s pandemic-era policies

Avia Solutions Group launches Pilot Runway programme

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