Etihad Cargo launches AI-powered cargo solutions with dnata and Speedcargo

September 4, 2023

dnata has partnered with logistics technology solutions provider Speedcargo to deliver cutting-edge cargo services to Etihad Cargo at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). Speedcargo’s artificial intelligence (AI)-based Cargo Eye and Assemble solutions installed at dnata’s facilities will help overall logistical efficiency, digitisation and optimise cargo capacity for Etihad Cargo’s daily flights departing from Singapore. The roll-out of Cargo Eye and Assemble follows the airline’s

ATR 72-600 full-flight simulator awarded JCAB certification

September 1, 2023

ATR’s 72-600 full-flight simulator has been awarded the JCAB certification in Singapore. This new certification by the Japanese Civil Aviation Authority enables ATR to better serve their Japanese customers, offering them additional capability to train their pilots as the country steadily grows its ATR fleet. The JCAB certification allows the company to offer additional training

Lufthansa Cargo and Avflight are upgrading cargo operations

August 31, 2023

Avflight, together with Lufthansa Cargo, are moving operations onto the apron at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). With the recent move in August to on-airfield cargo warehousing facility, the new location will allow for handling of international air cargo that allows for streamlined operations and shorter distances for loading and unloading aircraft. Lufthansa Cargo

CAE signs ten-year pilot training agreement with Batik Air

August 31, 2023

CAE has secured a ten-year pilot training agreement with Batik Air. CAE will deploy and operate an advanced B737 MAX full-flight simulator at Batik Air’s facility in Kuala Lumpur, ensuring a world-class training experience for the airline’s pilots. In addition, Batik Air will adopt the use of CAE Rise™, CAE’s data-driven training system which leverages

Through the GREATER MSP Partnership, Bank of America, Delta Air Lines, Ecolab and Xcel Energy have established the Minnesota SAF Hub

Minnesota SAF Hub launches coalition to scale sustainable aviation fuel

August 30, 2023

A first-of-its-kind coalition is launching in Minnesota to scale sustainable aviation fuel with the urgency commercial aviation needs to reach net zero by 2050. Through the GREATER MSP Partnership, Bank of America, Delta Air Lines, Ecolab and Xcel Energy have established the Minnesota SAF Hub – the first large-scale SAF Hub in the U.S. with

Embraer and CAE to expand global E-Jet E2 training network

August 30, 2023

Embraer and CAE reported the expansion of their longstanding joint venture to include pilot and cabin crew training for the Embraer E-Jet E2 family of commercial aircraft. Embraer-CAE Training Services (ECTS) will launch a new pilot training program and deploy a state-of-the-art E-Jet E2 full-flight simulator (FFS) at the Singapore-CAE Flight Training Centre where training

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

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