Transport Canada presents Britt Coulson and the Coulson Aviation team with their ATO approval © Coulson Aviation

Coulson Aviation receives Transport Canada ATO approval

January 25, 2024

Coulson Aviation, a leading global player in aerial firefighting, has secured approval as a Transport Canada-approved Training Organisation (ATO), marking a significant achievement as the inaugural aviation company authorised to deliver training in aircraft structures among the 20 ATOs in Canada. Through Coulson’s ATO, students can pursue their Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Structures (AME-S) licence

European institutions join forces to boost European space sector

January 24, 2024

The European Commission, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Space Agency (ESA) have signed a collaboration arrangement at the Space Conference, to join forces to strengthen the European space sector. This will include small and medium businesses (SMEs) and start-ups and enhance Europe’s position in space. The collaboration between the three institutions aims

Southwest Airlines pilots approve new collective bargaining agreement

January 23, 2024

Southwest Airlines (Southwest) has announced the resounding approval of a new collective bargaining agreement by its pilots, represented by the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA). Adam Carlisle, Vice President Labour Relations at Southwest Airlines, stated, “Our Pilots are world-class aviators who uphold Southwest’s commitments to safety, hospitality and connecting people to what’s important in their

An MoU has been signed between Embraer and Senai CIMATEC during the ceremony for the creation of the Bahia Aerospace Technology Park

Embraer and Senai CIMATEC sign Memorandum of Understanding

January 19, 2024

Embraer and Senai CIMATEC (Integrated Manufacturing and Technology Centre) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a cooperative relationship for developing joint research in the industrial area. The MoU was signed during the ceremony for the creation of the Bahia Aerospace Technology Park, an agreement between the Government of the State of Bahia,

ACS has unveiled its 2024 year-end performance summary

Aergo Capital and Acumen Aviation forge strategic alliance

January 18, 2024

Aergo Capital (Aergo) and Acumen Aviation (Acumen) have announced a dynamic collaboration aimed at elevating the scope of aviation asset and investment management services for their esteemed investor base. This strategic partnership capitalises on the extensive knowledge and decades of experience inherent in both organisations, presenting a holistic and more thorough and comprehensive approach to

Fraport and Lilium plan to analyse future mobility concepts for vertiport networks that are suitable for eVTOL aircr

Fraport and Lilium to collaborate on development of commercial eVTOL network

January 18, 2024

Airport operator Fraport and Lilium, developer of the first all-electric VTOL jet, have jointly announced their strategic collaboration to explore required planning and approval steps for state-of-the-art infrastructure for the implementation of commercial eVTOL operations at airports. Fraport is active at 30 international airports across four continents. The partnership will start by preparing Germany and

Federal judge hinders JetBlue’s acquisition of Spirit Airlines

January 17, 2024

In a significant legal development, federal judge, William G. Young of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, issued a ruling on January 16, that effectively halted JetBlue Airways‘ proposed US$3.8 billion (£3 billion) acquisition of Spirit Airlines. The decision represents a victory for the Department of Justice, which had argued that the

Air France-KLM and CMA CGM terminate cargo cooperation

January 16, 2024

Air France-KLM and CMA CGM had initially announced their intent to establish a cargo commercial cooperation, which came into effect in April 2023. However, due to stringent regulatory constraints in specific key markets, the collaboration has faced challenges in achieving optimal functionality. Consequently, Air France-KLM and CMA CGM have jointly declared their decision to terminate

Sabre and IAG expand partnership with multi-year distribution agreement

January 11, 2024

Sabre Corporation (Sabre), a leading software and technology provider to the global travel industry, has entered into a multi-year distribution agreement with International Airlines Group (IAG) that will expand their existing partnership and further promote modern travel retailing practices. The agreement will allow Sabre-connected travel buyers and agencies to sell traditional EDIFACT content as well

IATA data shows November air cargo demand up 8.3%

January 9, 2024

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for November 2023 global air cargo markets indicating the strongest year-on-year growth in roughly two years. This is partly due to weakness in November 2022, but also reflects a fourth consecutive month of strengthening demand for air cargo. Global demand for air cargo, measured in cargo

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