The aviation industry is stepping up efforts to enlist coordinated international support in the battle against the threats posed to airlines and passengers by hackers and those seeking to exploit IT systems. The security of commercial airlines and whether the systems crucial to fly planes are vulnerable to cyber attacks hit the headlines in April after a security researcher claimed that he...
GAMA wrapped up its latest board of directors meeting on October 24, naming its next slate of officers and paving the way for further expansion of the association with a new associate member category for electric and hybrid propulsion aircraft. The new 2016 board will be led by Duncan Aviation president and CEO Aaron Hilkemann as chairman. Hilkemann, who has been vice chair,...
A new business jet forecast released today by industry analyst Brian Foley predicts the delivery of 8,594 business jets worth $238 billion over the next decade. While the number of units is increasing, Foley expects the mix to contain less costly light and midsize jets and fewer more expensive large-cabin aircraft, meaning that values could decrease or remain flat at best. “Common se...
Asia-Pacific airlines saw an overall passenger growth of 6% in September year-over-year, but lackluster numbers from the regional cargo sector, according to the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA). AAPA associate airlines carried 22 million international passengers in September 2015, an RPM growth of 7.4%. AAPA said the figures reflect “broad support on both short- and long-haul r...
Emirates and Alaska Airlines have announced today a new codeshare agreement which will see it market more than 300 daily Alaska Airlines flights, pending US government approval. According to a mailed statement, the agreement will allow customers to purchase connecting flights on both carriers under a single reservation system with reciprocal lounge access and priority services fo...
In a further consolidation move in the French helicopter operator industry, the HBG holding company has taken over the Loc'Héli group and is thus claiming the largest fleet in the country, with a combined 117 aircraft. HBG is adding three companies to its portfolio—Hélicoptères de France and HDF Maintenance in full ownership, as well as...
Boeing has completed the power-on milestone for the first 737 Max 8 as the re-engined and updated single-aisle aircraft is pieced together on a new assembly line in Renton, Washington. The power-on milestone activated a modernised cockpit featuring four 787-style multi-function displays supplied by Rockwell Collins. The 737 Max electrical s system was adapted to support the improved cockpit...
Delta TechOps, the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) business of Delta Air Lines, and Rolls-Royce are teaming up, bringing advanced jet engines from Rolls-Royce to a 100,000-ft² expanded engine shop at Delta’s Technical Operations Center in Atlanta. Rolls-Royce has named Delta TechOps an approved maintenance center for Trent civil aircraft engines to better serve jet engine cust...
Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsia) has authorized Pobeda (DP, Moscow, Vnukovo) to begin international operations following amendments to local laws governing the issuance of foreign traffic rights. Though the agency earlier this year rejected the LCC's application to begin international operations, the Russian Ministry of Transport has since revised a requirement t...
Flynas and Amadeus have renewed a long-term Full Content Agreement (FCA) that sees Saudi Arabia's flagship low cost airline benefit from Amadeus' global network of travel agencies. Amadeus subscribers will continue to access the full range of Flynas fares, availability and schedules, under the same terms as the airline’s website, call centres and ticket offices. “We...
British Airways Comair aircraft crash lands at OR Tambo International following a failure with the landing gear. News24 reports that an unusual vibration was felt shortly before the landing gear collapsed. As the left landing gear collapsed, the aircraft hit the runway at an angle. All crew and passengers were able to safely evacuate the aircraft, however for safety...
The fifth Marrakech International Airshow will be held next year from 27-30th April. The Airshow will be held at the Basic School of the Royal Air Forces. The Marrakech International Airshow is part of a strategy to develop the Moroccan aviation base and consolidate the aviation sector. Next year’s show will be organised by the GIPLANET society, an Italian mana...
