United applies to launch historic nonstop service between Washington, D.C. and Cape Town

May 19, 2022

United Airlines has filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for three weekly nonstop flights between Washington, D.C. and Cape Town, South Africa. If approved, United’s flights will become the first nonstop service ever between Washington D.C. and South Africa’s legislative capital, Cape Town. This long-overdue route will benefit important government-to-government connections

Air France-KLM and CMA CGM sign major long-term strategic partnership in global air cargo

May 19, 2022

Air France-KLM Group and the CMA CGM Group have signed a long-term strategic partnership in the air cargo market. This exclusive partnership will see both parties combine their complementary cargo networks, full-freighter capacity and dedicated services in order to build an even more competitive offer thanks to the unrivalled know-how and global footprint of Air

EASA and ECDC lift mask-wearing requirements at airports and on board flights

May 12, 2022

The European Union Air Safety Agency (EASA) in conjunction with the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) have issued new guidelines relating to health safety measures for airline passengers in relation to the transmission of the COVID-19 virus. From May 16, it will no longer be mandatory to wear a medical-grade face mask

Aviator signs new contract with Icelandic low-cost carrier PLAY

May 11, 2022

Aviator Airport Alliance, a full-range provider of aviation services at 15 airports across the Nordics and a family member of Avia Solutions Group, has signed a new contract with PLAY, an Icelandic low-cost carrier. Under the new partnership, Aviator Airport Alliance will provide PLAY with ground handling and de-icing services at two stations in Norway

MAAS Aviation predicts colourful horizons ahead

May 10, 2022

MAAS Aviation, recognised as an expert in aircraft painting and exterior coatings, continues to see mounting optimism in the aviation sector as it reports a buoyant start to 2022. Chief Commercial Officer, Richard Marston, comments: “The industry is seeing strong post-pandemic growth as travel restrictions ease and we go back to everyday life. With more

Altavair opens new office in Dublin

May 10, 2022

Altavair L.P. (Altavair), a global leader in commercial aviation lease finance, has announced the expansion of its international footprint with the opening of Altavair Limited in Dublin, Ireland. The new office and team will complement Altavair’s existing operations in London, Seattle and Singapore with increased support in marketing, technical, accounting, legal and contract management. “We

Staffing problems force IAG to scale back summer short-haul schedule

May 9, 2022

IAG, parent company to BA, Vueling, Iberia and Aer Lingus, has decided to cut back on an anticipated summer ramp-up in short-haul flights owing to staffing problems. As a result of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus which has led to flight crew shortages, together with a general lack of ground staff, plus IT

Astronics expands and enhances CorePower® product offering for emerging electric aircraft industry

May 9, 2022

Astronics Corporation, a leading provider of advanced technologies for global aerospace, defence, and other mission critical industries, has expanded its CorePower® product portfolio and capabilities to address the needs of the emerging electric aircraft industry. The company’s CorePower product line offers advanced flight-critical electrical power generation, conversion, distribution and control, primarily for smaller rotary and

Airbus expands training portfolio to include Evidence Based Training

May 4, 2022

Airbus is expanding its flight training portfolio, by extending its Competency Based [pilot] Training and Assessment (CBTA) offer to include Evidence Based Training (EBT). This new flight training concept will enable airlines to incorporate operational and training data in order to adapt training programmes for technical and non-technical skills. EBT is currently being offered as

Boeing reports increased stability and growth for aircraft finance sector

May 3, 2022

Boeing Capital Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, has released the 2022 Commercial Aircraft Financing Market Outlook (CAFMO) showing improving financing stability as the industry recovers from the impacts of the global pandemic. “Financiers and investors remain committed to the long-term fundamentals that continue to make aircraft a valuable asset class,” said Tim

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