Rockwell Collins announced today that Air Canada has signed a three-year contract to renew the company’s ARINC Managed Services (AMS) radio support services agreement for the airline’s ground handling operation in Canada. Through its AMS offering, Rockwell Collins provides 24×7 on-site technical support for the UHF ground-to-ground communication system and radio equipment used to manage
AWAS has delivered a third aircraft, one A320-200, as part of a four aircraft transaction with PT Lion Mentari Airlines (Lion Air) for three 737-800s and one Airbus A320. These new aircraft were purchased directly by the airline from their respective manufacturers. AWAS is providing a financing solution for all four aircraft and then placing
Controversy originally surrounded the exploits of Raphael Pirker with a film he posted in November 2010 of an FPV (first person view) RC’s flight around New York, which included encircling the statue of Liberty. Many felt his actions were irresponsible, while others questioned the legality of such exploits. A year later and what was originally
Back in May this year the Venezuelan government reached agreement with six major airlines to repay debt that had been accumulated as far back as 2012. The principal reason for this move was to ensure that airlines continued to maintain their routes to the South American country. Colombia’s Avianca Holdings SA will be paid for
The Australian Government formally approved a new Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) from Airbus Helicopters, for the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Under the JP 9000 Phase 7 HATS project, a new joint helicopter training program for both Army and Navy aircrew will utilise some 15 EC135 T2+ helicopters, along with EC135 flight simulators and a
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services – North America reported that its MRO facility in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada has achieved AS9110B certification. AS9110B is the standard that was developed by aerospace professionals to meet the specific requirements of Aerospace Maintenance Organizations. AS9110B incorporates the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 and specifies additional requirements for a quality management
WestJet has reached a tentative agreement with its more than 1,200 pilots, represented by the WestJet Pilot Association (WJPA). The agreement’s highlights will be available in early December and voting will begin later in the month. “This is a collaborative agreement that will ensure WestJet remains fully competitive into the future, while providing our pilots
SkyWest announced fleet transitions and contract updates designed to improve SkyWest’s overall efficiency and long-term profitability. Specifically, SkyWest announced that SkyWest Airlines, its wholly-owned subsidiary intends to transition to an all-jet fleet by removing all remaining 30-seat Embraer 120 Brasilia turboprop aircraft (the “EMB 120s”) from service by summer 2015. The EMB 120 fleet retirement
The Boeing ecoDemonstrator 787 has begun flight testing more than 25 new technologies aimed at improving aviation’s environmental performance through every phase of flight. The Boeing ecoDemonstrator Program accelerates the testing, refinement and use of new technologies and methods that can improve efficiency and reduce noise. This new round of testing, using 787 Dreamliner ZA004,
Airstream International Group has completed the sale of ATR72-500 serial number 720. The aircraft, previously operated by Kingfisher Airways, has been delivered to Air Vanuatu who will be using the aircraft on domestic and international flights. The aircraft, now registered YJ-AV71, underwent extensive refurbishment at Sepang Aircraft Engineering in Malaysia prior to delivery. The work
