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Jetdeck Aviation become sixth new OASES contract for Commsoft in 2017

Commsoft’s OASES system has been chosen by Farnborough Airport based Jetdeck Aviation (Jetdeck) to support its planned CAMO operations, with implementation commencing immediately. This is now the sixth contract signed for OASES in the first quarter of 2017, covering the engineering activities of eight aviation operations in eight different countries. Jetdeck will be accessing the […]

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Airbus forecasts 2,750 new aircraft for South American market over next 20 years

The most recent Airbus Global Market Forecast has indicated a potential need for 2,030 single-aisle and 540 widebody passenger and freighter aircraft in South America by 2035. According to Airbus President Latin America and Caribbean, Rafael Alonso, the region’s passenger and freighter fleet should surpass 3,000 in that time. The projections are based on an

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Jeppesen teams with Bytron for optimized crew briefing and flight operations

Jeppesen has teamed with Bytron, a leading aviation systems service company, to now offer Jeppesen flight planning data through the Bytron skybook software system. skybook provides a complete crew briefing and flight monitoring solution to maximize operational efficiency for airlines, business aviation and military aviation operators. Access to skybook is available through any internet-enabled device,

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Gulf airlines swift to prove workaround for electronic device ban

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has announced it is to provide business-class and first-class passengers with iPads. At the same time, Doha-based Qatar airways has decided to offer the use of laptops for business-class passengers. Meanwhile, Dubai-based Emirates is to provide all passengers with a specialist handling service whereby passengers can keep their large electronic devices

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Virgin Australia selects Gogo for in-flight connectivity

Gogo (GOGO), a provider of broadband connectivity products and services for aviation, has been selected by Virgin Australia to bring inflight connectivity to its domestic and international services. From April 2017, Virgin Australia will begin customer testing of the service using Gogo’s 2Ku technology on a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. A full installation of 2Ku across

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Monarch Aircraft Engineering (MAEL) celebrates 50th anniversary

Since its foundation on March 30, 1967, MAEL has serviced an estimated 10,000 aircraft, employed over 3,000 people and trained 800 people through its highly reputed apprenticeship scheme. MAEL, which was founded a year before Monarch Airlines, was established at Luton Airport where it remains headquartered today, opening a hangar at the airport in 1968

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USA and UK urged by IATA to rethink recent electronic device measures

In a press release issued from its headquarters in Montreal, Canada, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has confirmed that it is looking to the U.S. and U.K. to reconsider their recently announced restrictions on the carry-on electronic items permissible on certain flights departing the Middle East and Africa. The demand was made in a

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Airbus selects Unabiz to advance research in digitalization of aircraft maintenance operations

Airbus has selected UnaBiz to advance research in digitalization of aircraft maintenance operations through the adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. The contract sees both parties enter into a research and technology agreement in the field of Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO). In a data-driven environment, communication between the various components must be available

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EDM’s cabin crew training simulators for Cathay Pacific pass Site Acceptance Tests

EDM , a provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, reported that its suite of cabin crew training simulators for Cathay Pacific have passed their Site Acceptance Tests (SATs). The simulators have been specifically designed and manufactured by EDM to enable Cathay Pacific to maintain and enhance the training of their

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Helisota and Cobham Helicopter Academy to partner on helicopter maintenance and pilot training

Helisota, an international provider of integrated MRO and training services for rotorcraft aviation, has signed a cooperation agreement with UK-based Cobham Helicopter Academy. The two companies will partner on developing and providing joint training programs for helicopter maintenance personnel and other specialists. Starting the cooperation, Helisota’s customers will receive access to a wider range of

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