Southwest Airlines mechanics approve new collective bargaining agreement

July 31, 2023

Southwest Airlines Mechanics and Related Employees, represented by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), have given their approval to a new collective bargaining agreement, marking the seventh contract ratified between Southwest Airlines® and its union partners since October 2022. Adam Carlisle, Vice President of Labour Relations at Southwest Airlines, praised the expertise and dedication of

Sensus Aero and SIA Gulfstream Oil sign agreement

July 28, 2023

Sensus Aero, a new-gen software solution for the aviation industry, has signed a contract with SIA Gulfstream Oil, a Latvian fuelling company. Under the six-year-long agreement, Sensus Aero will provide into-plane fuelling software solutions to optimise the company’s operations at Riga International Airport. From its wide portfolio of available software modules, Sensus Aero will provide

Pan Am’s B737 MAX-8 simulator receives qualification

July 26, 2023

Pan Am Flight Academy, the renowned leading centre for aviation training, has announced the successful qualification of its state-of-the-art Level D B737 MAX-8 simulator. The simulator, equipped with the latest L3 Harris Reality-Seven technology, has completed its rigorous testing and will be ready to facilitate pilot training starting August 1, 2023. With its cutting-edge features

Jetstar will bring 140 pilots on board this year

Jetstar to add more than 140 pilots this year

July 25, 2023

Jetstar is set to bring on board more than 140 pilots this year – one of the airline’s biggest ever pilot intakes – during a period of rapid workforce and network expansion. The new pilots will support the airline’s growth, including flying new routes such as Sydney to Rarotonga, Brisbane to Seoul and Melbourne to Fiji

VINCI Airports have finalised the financial structuring for the Cabo Verde airport concessions

VINCI Airports finalise financial structuring for Cabo Verde airport concession

July 25, 2023

VINCI Airports has finalised the financial arrangements for the acquisition of seven airports in the country. VINCI Airports secured €60 million (£51 million) in financing, maturing over 20 years, from three development banks: World Bank-IFC, Proparco (France) and DEG (Germany). This financing is certified under the Sustainability-Linked Financing (SLF) framework. To secure certification, it set

Aerviva Aviation Consultancy shares thoughts on increasing pilots retirement age

July 21, 2023

The global aviation industry is soaring to new heights, experiencing rapid growth, and increasing demand for air travel. However, this expansion comes with its share of challenges, and one of the most important issues faced by the industry today is the shortage of pilots. Boeing estimates that 790,000 new pilots will be needed globally by

Representatives from SAF+ Consortium and Air France-KLM Group

SAF+ Consortium signs MoU with Air France-KLM Group

July 20, 2023

SAF+ Consortium, a renowned global leader in the production and promotion of e-SAF (electro sustainable aviation fuel), has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Air France-KLM Group. The agreement was made during the Paris Air Show and pertains to the supply of second-generation e-SAF. The initial shipments of this eco-friendly fuel are planned for

First carbon capture tool for airport terminals has been developed by IATA and Atkins

IATA and Atkins develop first carbon capture tool for airports

July 18, 2023

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), in conjunction with Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, has created the first suite of innovative digital tools for airports that can estimate the embodied carbon associated with the construction of terminal buildings and aviation assets. Presented in the form of a digital toolkit, the software will allow

United Airlines pilots agree to pay deal that will see raises of up to 40% in salaries

July 17, 2023

Pilots of America’s United Airlines are in line for a pay raise of up to 40% after the culmination of pay negotiations that have extended over the last four years. The Air Line Pilots association confirmed details of the agreement on Saturday, July 15. The agreement will now have to be ratified by the approximately

Global tonnages and rates further decline

July 14, 2023

Global air cargo tonnages and rates continued their long-term decline in the first full week of July, with the pace of the fall in chargeable weight picking up again after briefly slowing in June. Figures for week 27 (3 to 9 July) show a -4% decrease in tonnages compared with the previous week, and average

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