Boeing, FedEx Express to Collaborate on ecoDemonstrator Testing
As part of the continuing effort to accelerate aerospace innovation, Boeing [NYSE: BA] and FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, will work together to fly the next ecoDemonstrator. Starting in 2018, a new Boeing 777 Freighter made for FedEx Express will test emerging technologies, such […]
US unveils enhanced airline security plan to avoid laptop ban
The United States on Wednesday unveiled enhanced security measures for flights to the country designed to prevent expanding an in-cabin ban on laptops, but an airline trade group said the changes might cause more disruptions. The measures, which European and U.S. officials said would begin taking effect within three weeks, could require additional time to […]
Aeronáutica civil europea se inclina por vuelos baratos
La aeronáutica civil europea se inclina por vuelos baratos de larga distancia en una comparativa de 87 viajes de este tipo ahora, frente a 14 hace cuatro años. Se trata de una apuesta fuerte por el Low Cost, de acuerdo con datos que publica este lunes la prensa británica a partir de informes generados en […]
Global smart airports market share continue to grow by 2016-2024
Zion Market Research, the market research group announced the analysis report titled "˜Smart Airports Market: Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecasts 2016"“2024"™ Global Smart Airports Market: Overview Neither can a smart city exist without a smart airport nor can a smart airport exist without a smart city. The smart airport in the […]
M25 could de-rail Heathrow expansion plans
Bridging the M25 to build Heathrow"™s third runway could de-rail the airport"™s expansion plan due to the scheme"™s cost and complexity says International Airlines Group (IAG) which is raising its concerns with the Government. In its submission to the Government"™s consultation on its Airports National Policy Statement, which closes tomorrow (May 25, 2017), IAG says […]
Aircraft Ground Support Equipment Market Set to Grow Exponentially During the Forecast, 2027
Aircraft ground support equipment and vehicles are used to transport passengers, freight & baggage and support repair & maintenance functions. In airports, equipment fall into two broader categories, i.e. land side (passenger entry side of airport) and air side (boarding/departure side). Ground support equipment includes vehicles used for fueling on the air-side and airplane maintenance. […]
Jetex expands global presence as handler at three airports in Spain
Jetex Flight Support marks its first venture into Spain with ground handling stations in three new locations: Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCM/LEBL), Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD/LEMD), and Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP/LEMG). The new Spanish facilities further expand Jetex’s European network, which covers France, Ireland, Italy, and Ukraine, amongst others. «Spain is an important player […]
SITA helps Singapore Airlines deliver free digital content through mobile App
Passengers using the Singapore Airlines mobile app can now get free digital magazines on their device. Powered by SITA DigitalMedia using Adaptive technology, the new feature is available on the Singapore Airlines app on both iOS and Android devices. Access to the free reading material is available to passengers before, during, and after the flight. […]
Northern Ireland works with aviation industry to increase International Flights
Routes Europe provides a meeting place for airlines, airports, tourism authorities and government bodies that want to plan new flights and increase existing services. It moves to a new city every year to highlight different aviation markets to Europe’s leading airlines. Increased investment in Northern Ireland and a tourism boom have helped to stimulate the […]
Airbus and SITA join forces to provide advanced cybersecurity services for the air transport industry
Airbus and SITA have launched new Security Operations Center Services customized for the specific needs of the air transport industry. This new incident detection services will provide airlines, airports and other air transport industry stakeholders with information about unusual cyber activity that may impact their businesses. These services have been developed to specifically meet an […]
