WNS (Holdings), a leading provider of global business process outsourcing (BPO) services, announced the signing of a five year contract with SITA, a leading specialist in air transport communication and information technology (IT) solutions. The new contract is a renewal of WNS
Air Canada reported that it has reached a tentative, three-year labour contract with the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) Local 2002. The agreement is subject to a ratification vote by union members and covers approximately 5,000 CAW represented Customer Service and Sales Agents employed by Air Canada. The proposed agreement also provides for a detailed plan
On January 14th Airbus started construction work on the final assembly line for the A350 XWB, the new highly efficient wide-body aircraft scheduled to enter service in 2013. The 74,000 m2 factory will house the first stages of final assembly for the A350 XWB: the joining up of the fuselage and wings. Aircraft testing and
GKN Aerospace, a leading manufacturer of aircraft transparencies, has partnered with A J Walter Aviation, specialists in the supply repair and lease of commercial aircraft spare parts, to provide customers with a one-stop service for all AOG requirements. Since 1st December 2008 all GKN customers who have products manufactured by GKN’s Kings Norton, Birmingham and
2008 was one of the best years on record for air safety, according to the latest data from Ascend, a leading provider of information and consultancy to the global aerospace industry. Ascend
Boeing released that employment at its Commercial Airplanes business unit is expected to decline by approximately 4,500 positions in 2009 as part of an effort to ensure competitiveness and control costs in the face of a weakening global economy. The reduction will bring Commercial Airplanes’ employment to approximately 63,500, similar to the level it was
Continental Airlines announced that it has contributed $50 million in cash to its defined benefit pension plans, exceeding its minimum funding requirement for the current period.
Air Transport Group Holdings has completed the acquisition of Miami-based Technical Aero Services. Technical Aero Services (TAS) is an aircraft salvage and after-market parts supplier that has been in business since 1986. Some of TAS’ customers include major national and international carriers such as Air Tran (AAI), Jet Blue (JBLU), American Airlines (AMR), Delta (DAL)
UAL Corporation named Michael Quiello, vice president of corporate safety, security, quality and environment, and Mark Mounsey, vice president of base maintenance for United Services.
With GKN Aerospace’s recent acquisition of the Airbus wing component and assemblies manufacturing unit at Filton, UK, EADS/Airbus has accomplished its aerostructures reorganisation strategy. This initiative combines the divestment of non-core activities and sites in order to establish a network of strong suppliers, allowing Airbus to concentrate on its core business as being an aircraft
