On November 12th, the Board of SAS approved the 4 Excellence Next Generation (4XNG) plan to address the issues facing SAS. The 4XNG plan will improve EBT by approximately SEK3bn on an annualized basis and improve the overall cost flexibility. One of the conditions to implement the plan and for the availability of the new […]
SAS signs new union agreements with 7 of 8 unions- negotiations continue Read More »
Marshall Executive Aviation, part of the Marshall Group, is advancing work to obtain a Canadian Foreign Air Operator’s Certificate (FAOC) to enable the company to operate flights in Canada with its Challenger 300. The move follows hard on the heels of the operator being granted an AOC extension this summer enabling its Challenger (G-KALS) to
Marshall Executive Aviation sets sights on Canadian FAOC Read More »
GE Aviation has acquired the assets of Morris Technologies, and its sister company, Rapid Quality Manufacturing, precision manufacturing companies operating in suburban Cincinnati, Ohio. Terms were not disclosed. The two privately-held companies, with about 130 Cincinnati-area employees specialize in additive manufacturing, an automated process for creating rapid prototypes and end-use production components. With this acquisition,
GE Aviation acquires Morris Technologies & Rapid Quality Manufacturing Read More »
At a ceremony in San Marino on November 7th, Ministers, dignitaries, officials and executives gathered to see the San Marino Secretary of State for Transport, Antonella Molaroni, officially open the San Marino Aircraft Registry. The new Registry will initially focus on registering private aircraft and helicopters throughout the world. The Republic of San Marino recently
Opening of the San Marino Aircraft Registry Read More »
Almost two months since A J Walter Aviation completed its purchase of the component business of Aveos Fleet Performance, yet the transition to a highly efficient and fully functioning world class repair workshop for modern commercial Airbus and Boeing aircraft components is being fast tracked. Part of this process has been to alter the footprint
AJW Technique streamlines new centre of repair excellence Read More »
United Technologies reported that its Pratt & Whitney unit will expand manufacturing capabilities at the company’s West Palm Beach facility. Pratt & Whitney plans to invest more than $63m to construct and equip a new building and make improvements to existing space at the facility. Construction is expected to begin in the first half of
Pratt & Whitney to expand at West Palm Beach facility Read More »
WheelTug plc announced the execution of a letter of intent with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, to explore possibilities to install the WheelTug aircraft electric drive system on its aircraft fleet in the future. WheelTug plc, based in Gibraltar, is developing the new technology. Subject to certification of the system and execution of a definitive agreement,
WheelTug signs letter of intent with KLM Read More »
ip.access, a leading small cell developer and manufacturer confirmed its partnership with Azerfon to deploy picocells in Baku’s Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Azerbaijan and also onto Azal Airlines’ aircraft operating from the capital’s airport. Nar Mobile has now become the first mobile company in Azerbaijan to offer in-flight mobile communication services – on board
Small cells lift off in Azerbajan as ip.access takes to the skies Read More »
Gama Group, the global business aviation services provider, released that its new Geneva operating base is formally open for business. Gama’s Geneva operations commence with a Gulfstream V and a Learjet 45 already based at this new facility. These aircraft join another Gama Swiss-based Learjet, currently located at the company’s Zurich base.
Gama Aviation opens Geneva, Switzerland base Read More »
Lufthansa Technik’s Innovation Business Unit has begun production deliveries of its nice HD CMS / IFE (cabin management & and in-flight entertainment) system for the new Learjet 70 and Learjet 75. The nice HD system featured on both the Learjet 70 and Learjet 75 aircraft will include personal HD video at most seat locations via
Lufthansa Technik begins deliveries of nice HD CMS/IFE system on Learjet 70/75 program Read More »
