Technology provider AirFi has been selected by easyJet to support the airline in its ambitions to deliver an industry-leading, digital onboard experience. Starting today (October 4), the airline will initially trial AirFi’s revolutionary portable streaming solution, the AirFi box, which will allow passengers to connect to and browse the onboard shop menu while in flight,
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that the Wings of Change Europe conference will focus on rebuilding a competitive European air transport system as the industry looks to its post-pandemic future. Europe is recovering strongly but challenges remain. The industry’s resilience is being tested by the US$50 billion (£45 billion) in losses the region’s airlines
AAR subsidiary Airinmar, a leading independent provider of component repair cycle management and aircraft warranty solutions, has signed a new services agreement with Philippines-based low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific. Airinmar will provide Cebu Pacific with a full suite of support services covering both aircraft warranty management and value engineering. Warranty management services will include the identification,
Aviation market intelligence and consultancy company IBA has published its monthly Aviation Industry Barometer for August 2022, showing that commercial aircraft deliveries increased by 28% between August 2021 and August 2022. This was boosted by Boeing resuming deliveries of the 787 following production issues. Intelligence from IBA Insight reveals that the recovery in monthly global
DHL Express, the international express service provider, has welcomed the arrival of its new Boeing 777 freighter at Singapore Changi Airport. The freighter, which sports a dual DHL-Singapore Airlines (SIA) livery, has a maximum capacity of 102 tonnes. SIA will operate it on routes to the United States of America via South Korea thrice weekly.
HEICO Corporation has announced that its Electronic Technologies Group has acquired approximately 80% of the capital stock of technology component company Ironwood Electronics (Ironwood) for cash paid at closing, plus an additional cash consideration to be paid if Ironwood meets certain earnings targets. The balance of Ironwood’s shares will continue to be owned by Ironwood’s
GA Telesis (GAT), a leader in integrated aviation services, has reported record performance for its landing gear repair and overhaul business. The MRO Services Group delivered a record number of landing gear legs in the first half of 2022 and is on track to set a new production benchmark. GAT began repairing and overhauling landing
Freight forwarders worldwide can now access and use www.cargoai.co for eQuotes and eBookings for all destinations served by Caribbean Airlines Cargo worldwide, including, but not limited to, Trinidad, Jamaica, Guyana, and Barbados. “CargoAi is delighted to announce that Caribbean Airlines Cargo successfully went live on the www.cargoai.co platform on 08 June 2022. Caribbean Airlines has
ST Engineering has released that its Commercial Aerospace business will expand its MRO solutions for the LEAP-1B engine with test cell support, which is expected to be ready by end-2023. The expansion into LEAP-1B test cell capability follows the setting up of quick-turn services for the engine in February this year and the receipt of
Tony (Toshinori) Kondo has joined Werner Aero as Executive Vice President. He is expected to be instrumental in leading the company in its next business phase. Prior to joining Werner Aero, Kondo spent the past 14 years in the aircraft and engine leasing business within Sumitomo Corporation. In 2014, he was a founding member of
