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Sunclass Airlines and Lufthansa Technik expand their cooperation

Sunclass Airlines and Lufthansa Technik have signed a contract to provide Total Component Support for its current and future Airbus A321neo and A330neo fleets. In addition, the existing component support agreement for the Airbus A321ceo fleet has been extended. Both contracts will run unti...

Destinations we serve are not always hospitable, but we find solution for every need – Marco Prud'homme Nolinor Aviation

The best of both worlds, any idea, if we talk about aviation? An airline with a  fleet offering several combi configurations to group passengers and cargo on the same flight. One more discovery for 50skyshades to be honest. Looking at services provided, the best statement characterizing this co...

CAE signs long-term agreement with Akasa Air for Boeing 737MAX pilot training

CAE  has signed a long-term agreement with Akasa Air to provide Boeing 737MAX pilot training at CAE facilities in India. Akasa Air will leverage CAE best-in-class training facilities, instructors, and latest generation full-flight simulators for the next 15 years, fulfilling the airline’s commitment to develop the world’s best-trained pilots who meet the highest tra...

Air Tanzania joins De Havilland Canada component solutions program to support to its growing fleet of Dash 8-400

De Havilland Canada announced that Air Tanzania has signed a De Havilland Component Solutions Program agreement to support its growing fleet of Dash-8 400 aircraft.The DCS Program will provide Air Tanzania with comprehensive component maintenance, repair and overhaul services, and access to a strategically located spare part exchange pool.    Leighton Storsley, De Havil...

Royal Jordanian Airlines to elevate passenger experience with Viasat in-flight Wi-Fi across multiple fleets

Royal Jordanian Airlines and Viasat announced that airline will officially make high-speed Wi-Fi a priority to enhance its future passenger experience by selecting Viasat in-flight connectivity solution across multiple fleets. In line with the airline’s strategic plan to increase and modernize its fleet, Royal Jordanian Airlines will equip more than 40 total aircraft with Vias...

dnata becomes first ground services provider to gain IATA’s CEIV lithium battery certification across 11 stations globally

dnata has received IATA Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators accreditation for the safe and compliant handling of lithium batteries.This achievement underlines the company’s commitment to meeting rigorous safety standards and regulatory requirements in the handling of potentially hazardous materials. dnata journey with IATA’s CEIV lithium battery programm...

Meandair goes live on SmartSky Networks' Global Predictive Weather Data Suite

Meandair launches Meandair weather nowcasting products on the SmartSky Predictive Weather Data Suite. Meandair agreed to join the predictive weather data suite that is delivered via SmartSky Skytelligence data exchange. Now that the reseller agreement is in place, U.S. airline dispatch, FBOs, airports and ground operations can access Meandair predictive weather capabilitie...

Nolinor unveils new branded Boeing 737-400

North, Nolinor Aviation announced the introduction of its first Boeing 737-400 aircraft adorned with the distinctive Nolinor Aviation livery. This milestone marks a pivotal evolution in Nolinor's fleet: the Boeing 737-400, originally added under the OWG brand for flights to Cuba, is now increasingly serving Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) contracts for the mining industry.  Marco Prud'H...

United raises miles for Girls Scouts of the USA to help inspire next generation of leaders

This March, in celebration of International Women' Day and Girl Scouts' 112th birthday, United is encouraging MileagePlus members to donate miles to Girl Scouts of the USA to help fund life-changing experiences for Girl Scouts through travel. United will match the first one million miles raised for GSUSA through Miles on a Mission, United' leading fun...

SWISS and Climeworks set a shared course for a more sustainable future

SWISS and Lufthansa Group became first members of the airline sector to embark on a long-term strategic partnership with the Swiss-based Climeworks company. The partners intend to work together to promote the scaling up of Climeworks’ innovative technology for removing carbon dioxide from the air via a process known as direct air capture or DAC. As Climeworks’s firs...

Economic impact of a clean aircraft: efficiency vs. costs

Aircraft maintenance plays a crucial role in aviation industry, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency of flights. Advanced automation and robotics have found their way into many areas of aircraft maintenance, but some labour-intensive practices like routine washing have remained virtually without change for decades. However, this area is finally getting the technology it deserves, help...

Research reveals Europe’s worst Аirlines and Аirports with the most delays and cancellations

The team at BestBrokers aggregated on-time performance statistics for the entire year of 2023 from OAG, a UK-based global travel data provider. Then,ranked Europe’s major airports and airlines based on the percentage of delayed and cancelled flights they reported over the past twelve months. According to the research, Italy’s Air Dolomiti stands as the least re...

CFM signs LEAP-1B engine service agreement for entire American Airlines Boeing 737 MAX fleet

CFM International has finalized various agreements with American Airlines for LEAP-1B engines to power the airline’s Boeing 737 MAX 8 and MAX 10 fleet. The agreements, which among other things provide for the purchase of spare engines, include a new 20-year service agreement covering American’s existing and new LEAP-1B engines. American’s Chief Financial Officer Devon May...

Component support for MIAT Mongolian Airlines Boeing 787 fleet

At MRO Middle East, MIAT Mongolian Airlines signed a long-term contract with Lufthansa Technik regarding the component support for its Boeing 787 fleet. The airline will be provided with Total Component Support and gain access to Lufthansa Technik's worldwide parts pool that will enable the Ulaanbaatar-based airline to significantly increase the availability of spare parts for its Dreamliner f...

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