Airbus, its parent company EADS and the Russian Technologies State Corporation’s integrated structure VSMPO-AVISMA Corporation, the Russian Titanium manufacturer, have signed the biggest and longest-term contract in the history of Airbus/EADS cooperation with Russian industry. The agreement covers the supply of Titanium to Airbus and other EADS Divisions until 2020. The scope of the contract
TAM’s cargo unit, TAM Cargo, and TAP Cargo signed a contract during Intermodal South America 2009, that expands the range of destinations served by both companies’ cargo operations. TAM Cargo will serve 15 new locations in Europe and Africa. TAP Cargo will in turn be able to deliver cargo to 15 additional destinations throughout Brazil
Constant Aviation, LLC, a Nextant Aerospace company located at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, has received the Transport Canada Civil Aviation Directorate Supplement (TCCA). This rating now authorizes Constant to perform and sign off maintenance for any Canadian registered aircraft.
The statutory trade-union discussions regarding notices of termination of employment for 250 Volvo Aero personnel concluded in agreement. The outcome of the discussions was that 220 employees have been given notice on April 15th. In addition to this, there are 29 other planned departures during the year. In total the number of employees covered by
GE Aviation announces the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification of the flight management system (FMS) software Update 10.8 for Boeing Next-Generation 737s. The new software is standard fit for all 737 production airplanes starting February 2009. The FMS 10.8 software update provides improved operation, increased navigation data base size for storage of a worldwide size
Active Aero Services has earned its 14 CFR, Part 145 Certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This certificate provides authority to perform aircraft, power plant and limited avionics maintenance services to other companies and individuals at its Willow Run Airport facilities.
Alaska Airlines reported that it has reached a tentative agreement with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) on a new, four-year contract for the carrier’s 1,455 pilots. The proposed contract will now be presented to Alaska’s pilots for review and a ratification vote, which is expected to be completed by the third week in May.
Kellstrom Commercial Aerospace, a division of Kellstrom Industries, was named as exclusive distributor of all AMETEK products for Delta (including Northwest Airlines), American, FedEx, United, UPS and Triumph Group; Kellstrom is already AMETEK’s exclusive distributor in Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Oceania.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) tentatively approved the application for Continental Airlines to join the existing antitrust immunized alliance between United Airlines and eight other Star Alliance member carriers, and for Continental to enter into an integrated worldwide alliance.
ITA Software a leading provider of innovative solutions to the travel industry, announced the signing of a multi-year renewal agreement with Continental Airlines. An ITA customer since 2002, Continental Airlines will continue to take advantage of the innovative features and functionalities of ITA
