RCMBT joins forces with Veryon to shape the future of aviation analytics

Veryon acquires RCMBT to advance aviation analytics

Veryon, a provider of aviation information services and software solutions, has acquired RCMBT, a Canada-based provider of parts reliability analytics for OEMs, regional airlines and cargo operators. With over 20 years of expertise, RCMBT specialises in advanced decision-support technologies designed to enhance fleet reliability and performance. This strategic acquisition aims to bolster Veryon’s portfolio by

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ECS Group signs TCM contract with JetSMART Airlines

ECS Group has inked a total cargo management (TCM) contract with JetSMART Airlines, South America’s low-cost carrier group. The contract, which began on January 1, 2025, marks the first-ever TCM agreement with a regional airline in South America. JetSMART Airlines operates under four national air operator certificates (AOCs)—in Chile, Colombia, Peru, and Argentina—covering extensive domestic

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Norwegian and Widerøe transported a combined total of 1,769,513 passengers in December 2024

Norwegian and Widerøe post strong passenger numbers for December

In December 2024, Norwegian Air Shuttle (Norwegian) and Widerøe transported a combined total of 1,769,513 passengers, with Norwegian carrying 1,476,256 and Widerøe 293,257. For the year, more than 26.4 million passengers travelled with the two airlines, marking a significant achievement for the group. Norwegian’s capacity, measured in available seat kilometres (ASK), rose by 24% year-on-year

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Vertical Aerospace teams up with Monolith to advance zero-emission eVTOL development

Monolith, an artificial intelligence (AI) software provider for engineering teams, has partnered with Vertical Aerospace (Vertical), a global pioneer in zero-emission aviation. The collaboration aims to optimise testing and simulation processes for Vertical’s eVTOL aircraft, improving performance and accelerating the VX4’s journey to market. Developing eVTOL aircraft is notoriously complex, with flight and ground tests

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John Wiitala joins Alaska Airlines as VP of Maintenance and Engineering

Alaska Airlines appoints John Wiitala as VP of Maintenance

Alaska Airlines has announced the appointment of John Wiitala as its new Vice President of Maintenance and Engineering. In this key leadership position, Wiitala will oversee teams across the division, ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance for Alaska’s fleet of over 237 mainline Boeing aircraft operating across multiple maintenance bases. Wiitala brings extensive

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