United Airlines has completed an agreement to work with air mobility company Archer as part of the airline’s broader effort to invest in emerging technologies that decarbonize air travel. Rather than relying on traditional combustion engines, Archer’s electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft are designed to use electric motors and have the potential for […]
Backed by SITA’s state-of-the-art technology, Bahrain International Airport’s (BIA) newly-opened passenger terminal is better prepared to respond to the changing demands of travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ultra-modern facility positions BIA as the most advanced boutique airport in the Gulf, increasing its capacity to 14 million passengers per year. A key focus for Bahrain
Mesa’s first-quarter 2021 results reflect net income of US$14.1 million, compared to net income of US$10.8 million in the first quarter of 2020. Mesa’s pre-tax income in the first quarter was US$18.9 million, compared to US$10.8 million for the first quarter of 2020. Adjusted pre-tax income was US$18.0 million, compared to US$14.3 million in the
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GA Telesis (GAT) has appointed Jessica Matthews as Managing Director of GAT Logistics Solutions. Matthews will be tasked with leading all aspects of strategy, sales, operations, contracts, revenue, and margin targets, as well as managing all future partnerships in the logistics space. Matthews will also be responsible for growing the GAT Logistics Solutions network globally.
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Astronics Corporation (Astronics) has been awarded an order of approximately US$11 million from Collins Aerospace (Collins) for business jet connectivity equipment. The order is a follow-on to previous orders for inflight connectivity (IFC) hardware that Astronics has been providing to Collins. Astronics’ equipment supports the growing interest in the business jet connectivity services offered by
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British Airways (BA) has announced that it is to start introducing blended fuel into its transatlantic flights from 2022. BA will be investing in a new Georgia-based LanzaJet U.S. plant which will produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at a commercial-scale volume, which will be made from ethanol which has been derived from agricultural and other
The first Boeing KC-46 tanker destined for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) took to the skies on its maiden flight on February 8. This successful flight highlights an important milestone as the aircraft now transitions into the certification phase of development. Japan is the KC-46 program’s first international customer and is scheduled to receive
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Swissport International has appointed Warwick Brady as President and CEO. He will succeed Christoph Mueller, who has been acting as the interim CEO since January 1, 2021. Mueller will become Chairman of the Board of Directors once Brady assumes the CEO role in Spring 2021. Brady is currently the CEO of Esken Limited, formerly Stobart
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Airbus has handed over the first completed cockpit upgrade for UPS Airlines’ fleet of 52 A300-600 Freighters. The aircraft (MSN868), revitalized with state-of-the-art Honeywell cockpit avionics, was redelivered to UPS on February 3, at Airbus’ U.S. facility in Mobile Alabama following the certification by the EASA on December 22, 2020 and by the FAA on
Seabury Solutions, a subsidiary of New York-based Seabury Capital Group and one of the market leaders in delivering aircraft M&E & MRO software solutions for the aviation industry, has announced that the U.S. regional airline, Ravn Alaska, has reiterated its ongoing commitment to Alkym®, the company’s end-to-end enterprise MRO IT platform. Bruce Gowling, Seabury Solutions’
