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AerData, the provider of software and services for the aviation industry, announces that Emirates is the latest airline to acquire STREAM records management solution. The contract term is for five years. STREAM (Secure Technical Records for Electronic Asset Management) is the industry’s foremost web-based solution used by some of the world’s largest airlines, lessors and […]

Air Canada announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art global Operations Centre (OC) in Brampton, Ontario which is expected to significantly improve its operational capabilities and efficiencies. The new facility is the result of a two-year, $60-million project and will serve as the central control for the airline’s operations, with 400 employees overseeing, on a

Aviation Technical Services (ATS) and AJW Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to create a range of flexible integrated solutions for the aviation market worldwide. Together, ATS and AJW will provide operators with a much broader scope of capabilities through their combined strengths that address an increasing demand for comprehensive services and supply

Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey (LTAA) has now officially been integrated into the Lufthansa Technik Design Organisation. So-called Minor Design Changes and Repairs will be approved at the Lufthansa Technik Design Organisation. The Design Organisation is led by Mr. Bernhard Conrad, the Head of the Design Organisation. The integration into the Design Organisation of Lufthansa Technik

Fifth Street Finance Corp. reported the formation of a new portfolio company in the aircraft leasing sector, First Star Aviation. Pradeep Hathiramani, former Principal and Sector Head of Transportation at KKR Asset Management, will lead the operations of First Star as Managing Director. Mr. Hathiramani will help build an experienced team focused on acquiring and

UTC Aerospace Systems is working with Sikorsky Aircraft to drive advancements in rotorcraft technology as part of Sikorsky’s self-funded Matrix Technology autonomy research and development program. With Matrix Technology, Sikorsky aims to significantly improve the capability, safety and reliability of vertical take-off and landing aircraft. Sikorsky announced this week the first flight of an S-76

Finnair seeks clear savings in personnel costs as part of its €60m savings program announced on October 26, 2012. The company has further defined its plans as it prepares to discuss collective labour agreements with its flying personnel, customer service personnel, cargo personnel and technical personnel in the autumn. Especially in connection with the collective