Thousands of UK travellers face delays after air traffic control fault

August 29, 2023

Numerous flights to and from the UK experienced cancellations or delays due to technological glitches affecting the air traffic control system on August 28. This system, vital for safe take-offs, landings, and in-flight operations, encountered difficulties. Consequently, numerous travellers, including those departing for bank holiday and summer vacations, found themselves stranded both domestically and internationally.

US FAA hires 1,500 new air traffic controllers to help mitigate safety concerns

August 28, 2023

While staffing challenges still continue to impact travel and near misses in the aviation sector raise safety concerns, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has taken steps to mitigate the problems. The Administration has confirmed that it has met its target of hiring an additional 1,500 air traffic controllers by the end of September this

Air bp collaborates with ExecuJet at Berlin Brandenburg Airport

August 25, 2023

Air bp, the international aviation fuel products and services supplier, is now offering Jet-A1 fuel at Berlin Brandenburg Airport’s (BER) General Aviation (GA) terminal in a newly agreed agency collaboration with ExecuJet. Air will bp will refuel aircraft at the GA terminal supported by two Air bp tankers. ExecuJet, part of the Luxaviation Group, handles

Canadian wildfire services contract awarded to Draganfly

August 24, 2023

The Canadian Provincial Government will now be helped by Draganfly, an award-winning, industry-leading drone solution in relation to firefighting mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. Draganfly will be providing drone pilot crews and drone technology to assist emergency services in their mission to protect lives, property, infrastructure and ecosystems. Draganfly’s help will come in the

aerial drone photography of islands of FIJI in the South Pacific Ocean

Sabre to grow footprint in Fiji and the South Pacific islands

August 24, 2023

Sabre Corporation has entered into a new strategic alliance with Sydney-headquartered Airline Rep Services, part of CVFR Travel Group, which will see Airline Rep Services promote Sabre’s solutions to travel agents in Fiji and the wider South Pacific islands. This new alliance will bring local representation into Fiji, while growing Sabre’s distribution presence across the South Pacific region. With the help of Airline

Spirit AeroSystems not guilty of misleading investors

August 23, 2023

The United States Court of Appeal has decided to uphold an earlier decision to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Spirit AeroSystems’ investors. A three-judge panel of the Denver-based 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 that investors pursuing the proposed class action against Spirit had not met the “stiff burden” required for allegations of

SAF+ Consortium and eFuel Alliance join forces to promote e-SAF

August 23, 2023

SAF+ Consortium and the eFuel Alliance are cooperating on the ramp-up of climate-neutral electro-sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF). Greater cooperation among members of the two organisations aims to leverage their respective efforts, strengthen connections and deliver a unified and global message about the many benefits of e-SAF. “The global aviation sector is facing a huge transformation.

American Airlines pilots approve enhanced labour agreement

August 22, 2023

Following successful negotiations, American Airlines pilots have ratified an improved labour agreement, positioning the carrier as the second major U.S. airline to successfully conclude a revised contract with its highest-compensated employee group. The agreement translates into immediate salary increases of 21% for over 15,000 pilots at American Airlines, with total compensation rising by more than

Heart Aerospace joins RAA

August 22, 2023

Swedish electric airplane maker Heart Aerospace joins the Regional Airline Association (RAA), a trade association for North American regional airlines and associated businesses. As the leading trade body for the North American regional market, the RAA’s connections and relationships with policy makers will give Heart Aerospace a unique insight and ability to help shape the

Milan Bergamo’s strong alliance with Air Arabia

August 21, 2023

Milan Bergamo Airport welcomed the addition of Air Arabia’s connection to Sharjah last December – significantly the airport’s first direct link to the United Arab Emirates – and fortified an already strong alliance with the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC). The development of the Italian gateway’s partnership with the

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