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Small Planet Airlines gears up for the winter by basing two aircraft in Cambodia

Following a successful summer season in Europe, the leisure carrier Small Planet Airlines expands its activities to other continents. Two aircraft will start flight operations this November from Cambodia to China and South Korea. The Company has further plans for the Asian market which it will announce in the near future. Under a contract with […]

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WestJet streamlines aircraft maintenance records management with AirVault cloud-computing service

WestJet has licensed and implemented the AirVault Mx Records Management Solution to provide it with a new, web-based aircraft maintenance record management system.  WestJet needed an innovative, cloud-computing method to provide paper-less management of their aircraft maintenance records to increase aircraft maintenance efficiency for their rapidly growing fleet, while enhancing safety and compliance. WestJet currently

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EASA allows electronic devices to remain On and Connected throughout the flight

EASA allows European airlines to permit use of mobile phones following the aircraft landing. Airlines can also allow the use of portable electronic devices (PEDs) throughout the flight, after a safety assessment process. As a result, passengers will be able to use their PEDs just like in any other mode of transport: throughout the trip.

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Southwest Airlines announces purchase agreement with Red Rocks Biofuels

Southwest Airlines has signed an agreement with Red Rocks Biofuels (RRB) to purchase low carbon renewable jet fuel, made using forest residues that will help reduce the risk of destructive wildfires in the Western United States. The airline’s agreement with RRB covers the purchase of approximately three million gallons per year. The blended product will

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Air Canada's international expansion extends to Amsterdam

Air Canada will introduce year-round mainline service to Amsterdam from Toronto beginning in June 2015 as part of the continuing expansion of its international network. Additions to the summer network also include new Air Canada rouge seasonal service from Montreal to Venice and between Vancouver and Osaka. “Air Canada will continue its international expansion drive

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Magnetic MRO launches Engine Management services

Magnetic MRO (former Air Maintenance Estonia), Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Organization, launched Engine Management unit as part of its new strategy to offer Total Technical Care MRO services. Magnetic MRO Engines Solutions are tailored for airlines and asset owners, searching for long term comprehensive and predictable technical solutions for their engines fleet. Customer-focused services include:

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Monarch staff groups vote to support restructuring plans

The Monarch Group has confirmed that each of its staff groups has agreed to major concessions on pay and terms and conditions, as part of its plan to evolve into a leading scheduled European low-cost airline.  Following supportive discussions with union representatives of BAPLA, the pilots union, and UNITE, which represents its cabin crew and

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LTT and APFT Maintenance Training sign training agreement

Lufthansa Technical Training (LTT) and the APFT Maintenance Training (APFT) aviation school have signed a contract for the training of aviation technicians in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on September 23rd. Over a period of five years, about 400 trainees from APFT – Maintenance Training will be trained and qualified as aircraft mechanics (CAT A 1.1) according

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AIP Aerospace introduces Ascent Aerospace

Brian Williams, CEO of AIP Aerospace (AIPA) announced the creation of Ascent Aerospace, a wholly owned unit of AIPA, which will leverage the leadership positions the business has as one of the largest aerospace tooling companies in the world. Ascent Aerospace will be organized into two Groups: Ascent Tooling Group (including Coast Composites, Odyssey Industries,

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