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Airways New Zealand has been awarded a major World Bank funded contract by the Samoa Airport Authority to assist with the upgrade of air traffic management systems and infrastructure at Faleolo International Airport. The World Bank is funding a US$25m package of upgrades at the airfield under its Pacific Aviation Investment Program (PAIP). The regional […]

The negotiations between SAS and the pilots’ unions NSF and SNF in Norway have been concluded. The parties have agreed to new collective bargaining agreements and all SAS-flights to, from and in Norway will depart as scheduled. SAS has been in negotiations with the two pilots’ unions since the middle of April, and from 7

Panasonic Avionics announced that it is offering worldwide satellite tracking to all Global Communications Services and FlightLink customers. The company’s Global Communications Services and FlightLink solutions, when combined with Panasonic’s AirMap application, immediately satisfy ICAO’s Global Aeronautical Distress and Safety System definitions for both normal and abnormal tracking. Paul Margis, President and Chief Executive Officer

Two Alaska Airlines jets departed on June 7th fueled by the first alcohol-to-jet fuel (ATJ) made from sustainable U.S. corn. The two Alaska Airlines (ALK) flights departed with Gevo (GEVO) fuel and flew from Seattle to San Francisco International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. “Alaska is committed to doing its part to reduce

Air Transat and its flight attendants have reached a tentative agreement on renewal of the collective agreement that expired last October. The agreement, whose approval will be recommended by the union executive, will be submitted to the flight attendants soon. “We have reached a reasonable agreement and we are confident that it will be approved

IBM has signed a ten-year technology services agreement with Emirates Airline worth approximately US$300m. IBM will provide IT Infrastructure delivered as a service, allowing the airline to improve efficiency on its passenger support systems and functions. The agreement provides fully managed services for the IBM mainframe and storage that will help Emirates encrypt data in

Aerospace coatings by PPG have added the distinctive silver sparkle to the Jetstar livery on five Q300 turboprops repainted for the airline’s new regional service in New Zealand. DESOTHANE HD/CA 9008 basecoat-clearcoat exterior topcoat system by PPG was selected for the Jetstar aircraft because it provides a colour-rich high-gloss finish that weighs less than traditional

Magnetic MRO and its newly launched project EngineStands24 signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Turkish engine stands and tooling manufacturer Rotafilo. The newly signed distribution agreement will enable Magnetic MRO to service its customers with quality engine stands and tools within short lead-time and a good price. Engine stands trading and leasing will be conducted