Air Transat a subsidiary of Transat A.T., was confirmed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as an IOSA-registered operator at a ceremony held in Madrid. IOSA (IATA Operational Safety Audit) registration caps 18 months of intense preparation work and process enhancement by the airline, followed by a comprehensive audit performed by IATA-accredited Simat, Helliesen
Bombardier Aerospace continues to expand its fast growing worldwide support network, adding two new Challenger 300 service facilities in North America. Duncan Aviation – Battle Creek of Battle Creek, MI, and Midcoast Aviation of Cahokia, IL, have both been appointed as Authorized Service Facilities (ASF) for the popular super midsize jet. Duncan Aviation and Midcoast
Pratt & Whitney Canada has launched an all-new Fleet Management Program designed to meet the wide-ranging engine maintenance needs of helicopter customers around the world. The new Fleet Management Program (FMP) offers helicopter customers a combination of cost stability and simplicity. Customers pay a guaranteed rate that recognizes the demanding and often changing operating environments
Shenzhen Airlines, one of China’s leading airlines, reported its adoption of a new B737-NG FFS X from Mechtronix, a growing manufacturer of flight training equipment. The FFS X NZFT (Non Zero Flight Time) unit is currently being delivered with plans to install and qualify with Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for training set to
Qantas reported that it would hire 900 new long haul flight attendants by the end of 2008 in the first phase of its largest ever cabin crew recruitment drive. The Chief Executive Officer of Qantas, Mr Geoff Dixon, said the airline would continue to build its full- time flight attendant numbers through to 2010 to
The CEO of Industria de Turbo Propulsores, S. A. (ITP) and the Vice-President and Economic Councillor of the Combined Communities of Castilla la Mancha signed an agreement for the creation of a helicopter engine maintenance and assembly centre in the Albacete Aeronautics Park. This centre is expected to begin its activity towards the end of
Lufthansa Technik has developed in
Singapore Technologies Aerospace unveiled its latest hangar in Singapore at its wholly-owned subsidiary, ST Aerospace Engineering, in Seletar. Following the groundbreaking ceremony in April 2007, the 4,860 sqm (51,333 sq ft) hangar is now completed and launched at the official ceremony on February 21. The two-bay hangar costs about S$17.3 million, and is capable of
Landmark Aviation/Standard Aero appointed Mike Woodward to the position of Turboprop Sales Manager for the PT6A, PW100 and TPE331 engines, with all of Canada as his territory.
EDS signed a six-year, information technology (IT) services agreement with SR Technics, one of the leading independent providers of technical services for the civil aviation sector. Financial terms of the agreement are not being disclosed. Under this agreement, EDS will provide service desk support, workplace management, hosting, storage, backup and archiving, as well as network
