Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has welcomed senior leaders from China’s SF Airlines to Abu Dhabi to review the reciprocal block space agreement between the two airlines announced earlier this year and explore opportunities to expand it further based on Abu Dhabi’s strategic location. During the visit, Etihad Airways and
On Wednesday of this week Members of the US House Committee on Transportation voted 32-31 to raise the mandatory retirement age for pilots from 65 to 67 in proposed legislation to re-authorise Federal Aviation Administration programmes for five years. “It’s a modest increase but that gives us some time for long-term solutions to take shape,”
Jazz Aviation, a subsidiary of Chrorus Aviation, is expanding its Jazz Aviation Pilot Pathway Program (Jazz APP) to include Airmedic, based in Saint-Hubert, Quebec, Canada. Airmedic is the 21st participating industry organisation in the Jazz APP. “Welcoming Airmedic from Quebec is an important step in Jazz’s continued commitment to creating opportunities for pilots,” said Cal
American Airlines (American) and JetBlue Airways (JetBlue) are appealing to a U.S. judge to allow them to continue their mutual frequent flyer recognition and codeshare agreements, according to a Reuters report. The airlines are arguing that these arrangements are legal and necessary to ensure proper compensation for services provided to customers. On May 19, U.S.
Boeing has entered into an agreement with AirNav Indonesia to explore initiatives aimed at further improving the safety and efficiency of Indonesia’s national air traffic management system. Enhancing airport and flight operations can contribute to the safety and long-term viability of Indonesia’s aviation system by enabling more efficient aircraft movement and reducing fuel consumption. The
On June 9, the second collective bargaining agreement between WestJet and ALPA, the certified union representing pilots from both WestJet and Swoop, has been ratified. WestJet Group’s CEO, Alexis von Hoensbroech, expressed satisfaction with the agreement, emphazising its recognition of the value and contributions of its pilots. The agreement will be effective from January 1,
The downward trend in air global cargo tonnages has continued into early June, with average rates also continuing the year-long pattern of slow year-on-year (YoY) decline, according to the latest weekly figures from WorldACD Market Data. Figures for week 22 (29 May to 4 June) show a decrease of -6% in tonnages and -1% in
The United States aviation regulator, the FAA, has announced that it will be rolling out a raft of rules relating directly to comprehensive training and pilot certification for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxis which are seen as the solution to urban air mobility. Recently a multitude of eVTOL-focused companies have gone public,
VPorts, a leader in the design, construction and operation of advanced air mobility (AAM) infrastructure, has initiated the certification process for its vertiports aspart of the world’s first AAM integrator centre at the Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) in Dubai South. Construction of the vertiports will start in 2024. The certification process, developed by
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has unveiled a series of roadmaps aimed at providing step-by-step detailing of critical actions and dependencies for aviation to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. These roadmaps address aircraft technology, energy infrastructure, operations, finance, and policy considerations leading to net zero. With the adoption of a Long-Term Aspirational Goal (LTAG) at
