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Lufthansa and Vereinigung Cockpit reach comprehensive agreement

Lufthansa and the pilot’s union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) reached an agreement regarding all previously unresolved collective bargaining matters. In a declaration of intent, the negotiating partners agreed on forward-thinking provisions for transitional payments, pension plans, the framework agreement on employment conditions and the collective wage agreement for the pilots of Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cargo and Germanwings.

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ATS Aviation Services selects Quantum Control MRO and Logistics Software

Component Control released that ATS Aviation Services, a division of Advanced Technology Services (ATS), an equipment maintenance, industrial parts, and IT managed services provider, has chosen Quantum Control MRO and Logistics software to enhance its agility and customer responsiveness. “Quantum’s ease of use, flexibility and scalability will enable ATS Aviation Services to adapt quickly to

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Northeast U.S. storms see 400,000 travelers’ flights canceled

A late winter storm has caused havoc in New York City and other areas of the Northeast U.S. with strong winds and sleet battering airports. The National Weather Service (NWS) warned of winds between 25mph and 35mph, with gusts reaching up to 55mph. As of 7.30 ET, FlightAware had released information that 7,746 flights had

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Bombardier receives EASA certification for Ka-band high-speed internet retrofit on Global Aircraft

Bombardier Business Aircraft’s Ka-band high-speed internet system was certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for retrofit on all Bombardier Global aircraft models. The Ka-band high-speed internet system lets passengers on board Global aircraft browse the internet, stream online media or stage a videoconference as quickly and as effortlessly as they would in their

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London Luton Airport implements self-service solutions from Rockwell Collins

Rockwell Collins deployed the first touchless T-Series bag drop in the United Kingdom (UK) at London Luton Airport. The new system streamlines and simplifies the baggage check-in process. The Luton self-service bag drop from Rockwell Collins employs a two-step approach. Passengers first use their reference number to print a boarding card and/or weigh their bag

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Delta successfully increases stake in Grupo Aeroméxico by 32%

Delta Airlines has announced it has been successful with its cash tender offer to acquire additional 32 percent of outstanding capital stock via the Mexican Stock exchange in Grupo Aeroméxico S.A.B. de C.V.. The price paid was MXN$53.00 per share. The American carrier acquired 228 million shares, which equates to 32 percent of outstanding shares

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GE delivers flight management software as it readies the Boeing 737 MAX

GE Aviation reported the delivery of the new flight management software Update 13 (U13) for the Boeing 737 MAX. The new software will be standard fit for all 737 MAX production airplanes. “The 737 MAX flight management system is helping operators to reduce costs, while improving performance as it relates to on-time arrivals and less

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Major Australian and NZ airlines to form industry group to challenge airport fees

In light of a report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) which revealed that airlines and their passengers have, over the last decade, paid approaching US$1.6 billion more than they should have for airport access, major Australian and New Zealand carriers have formed an alliance with the intention of advocating on public policy

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UTC Aerospace Systems selects Quantum Control MRO and logistics software

UTC Aerospace Systems, which designs, manufactures and services integrated systems and components for the commercial aerospace industry, has selected Quantum Control MRO and Logistics software to support on-time delivery and on-cost execution. The company will launch the Quantum Control MRO and Logistics software at its Aerostructures business headquartered in Chula Vista, California. Aerostructures is a

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