facebook twitter linkedin 

DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

February 6th, 2024
This edition is supported by:
SITA’s latest Air Transport IT Insights report finds airlines and airports harnessing the power of biometrics, data, and cutting-edge emissions reduction technologies

SITA Air Transport IT insights: upward trend in airport and airline IT spending revealed

SITA’s 2023 Air Transport IT Insights report, published February 6, finds that both airports and airlines saw IT spend increase year on year into 2023, reaching an estimated US$10.8 billion and US$34.5 billion respectively, with over two-thirds of airport and airline CIOs expecting continued growth into 2024. Airports also boosted IT spend as a percentage of revenue in 2022 and …
Owen McClave

SR Technics appoints Owen McClave as new CEO

MRO service povider SR Technics has released that Owen McClave, currently COO of SR Technics, will be appointed as new CEO with immediate effect. He succeeds Matthias Düllmann, who has left the company. McClave joined SR Technics in 2019 as Senior Vice President Engine Services. His professional experience includes key leadership roles at Pratt and Whitney and Lufthansa Technik in …
Air India premium-economy seats © RECARO Aircraft Seating

Air India selects RECARO seats for wide-body aircraft

RECARO Aircraft Seating has been selected by Air India as the premium-economy and economy seating partner for its wide-body aircraft. This partnership will see more than 22,000 RECARO seats installed in both line-fit and retrofit programmes over the next five to six years. India’s leading global airline Air India chose the CL3710 and the brand-new CL3810 for economy class, while …
Lufthansa ground staff plans 27-hour strike on Wednesday

Lufthansa ground staff plans 27-hour strike on Wednesday

Lufthansa, the German airline, has issued a warning of extensive flight disruptions on Wednesday, as the Ver.di union calls for a one-day strike among ground staff amid a pay dispute. The strike, set to commence at 4 am on February 7, is expected to affect major airports in Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Berlin and Düsseldorf. The Ver.di union is advocating for …
Boeing faces potential delays in 737 Max deliveries amidst new production glitches

Boeing faces potential delays in 737 Max deliveries amidst new production glitches

Boeing, the beleaguered US aircraft manufacturer, may encounter further setbacks in delivering its popular 737 Max planes as a supplier identified incorrectly drilled holes, prompting additional work on approximately 50 undelivered aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems, the supplier, uncovered two holes drilled inaccurately, causing Boeing's stock to drop by 2.2%, with Spirit experiencing a 3.9% decline. This latest issue compounds the scrutiny …
Lockheed Martin and MilDef have signed an MOU to strengthen aerospace collaboration through Lockheed Martin’s C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifter offering for the Swedish Air Force © Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin, MilDef to explore industrial collaboration with Sweden’s aerospace sector

Lockheed Martin and MilDef have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen aerospace collaboration through Lockheed Martin’s C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifter offering for the Swedish Air Force (SwAF). Through this partnership, the two organisations will identify partnership opportunities where MilDef solutions and expertise can be integrated into Lockheed Martin’s global aerospace and defence ecosystem. Based in Helsingborg, Sweden, …

Saudia Technic and Embraer Services & Support forge partnership

RECARO to equip Southwest's new aircraft with BL3710 seats

Aviation Capital Group delivers Airbus A321neo to Spirit Airlines

BAE Systems boosts heavy-lift drone capabilities with acquisition of Malloy Aeronautics

Peter Gerber takes helm at Condor

Southwest Airlines embarks on transformative makeover: upgraded cabins, trendy seats and modern uniforms

For more up to date news visit www.avitrader.com

Our aviation magazines

Monthly MRO Magazine

Our magazine focusing on maintenance, repair overhaul in the aviation industry. Monthly features focusing on key issues in MRO sector, exclusive insight from senior industry executives, regular in-depth company profiles.
Subscription free monthly magazine straight to your inbox, as a pdf attachment or link to hosted site.Edit this to insert text.

Weekly Aviation Headline News

The industry leading weekly aviation newsletter. No subscription charges. Distributed in magazine style every Monday via email. AviTrader’s flag ship publication since 2005.

Interested in promoting your company with AviTrader?

Please contact:
Tamar Jorssen
Vice President Sales & Business Development (Americas)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (788) 213 8543

Malte Tamm
Vice President Sales & Marketing (International)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +49 (0)162 8263049
Mailing Address
AviTrader Publications Corp.
Suite 305, South Tower
5811 Cooney Road
Richmond, British Columbia
Canada V6X 3M1
Phone: +1 (604) 318 5207
For information, contributions, letters to the editor and queries:
Heike Tamm
Editor in Chief
Email: [email protected]
Phone: + 34 971 612 130
twitter youtube linkedin