Women in aviation and tourism: non-traditional career

The objective is to present the subject of gender issues in the workplace of the aviation industry and tourism. More specifically, the article addresses the continuing gender imbalance by making some relevant issues and challenges that women face pursuing career in the male-dominated industry more visible. The article raises both theoretical and practical issues, endeavouring […]

ALTA Adds Trio Of MRO Members

Aeroman, which provides airframe and component MRO along with associated engineering, testing, inventory and logistics services from a sizable complex of maintenance hangars and specialist workshops at El Salvador International Airport, has become an affiliate member of ALTA, the non-profit Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association. Not only is Aeroman the fourth MRO company […]

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 […]

New Partnership to Enhance Quality Assurance and Safety in Global Aviation Fueling

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the Joint Inspection Group (JIG), and Airlines for America (A4A) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen and promote Safety and Quality Assurance in global aviation fueling activities. «Maintaining the quality of the aviation fuel supply and the supporting infrastructure and operations is vital to the safe and […]

European Union demands urgent talks with Washington over airline laptop ban

The Department of Homeland Security is considering banning laptops and other large electronic devices from carry-on bags on flights from Europe to the United States, a department spokesman said on Wednesday. Travellers on flights leaving these airports are prohibited from carrying on board any electronic items that are larger than a cell phone. The afternoon […]

The development of China’s aviation industry

Chinese contributions to global aviation history include the inventions of the first flying object, the kite, and, years later, the rocket. Despite these technological achievements, China’s airline industry has fallen behind its international competitors. Air travel volumes are expected to peak within twenty years, so China is looking to increase its capacity by building its […]

Punctuality rules challenged in Brazil and China

IATA is challenging punctuality rules that will affect slot allocation processes in Brazil and China. IATA will be seeking to further engage with Brazil"™s ANAC (National Civil Aviation Agency) after a number of airlines were told they had lost slots at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, due to not meeting punctuality targets. The Worldwide Slot Guidelines […]

Former Irish Army officer Gammell in command at Etihad

Former Irish Army officer Ray Gammell has been appointed interim CEO of Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways – one of the most senior jobs in the sector worldwide. He’ll take over immediately from Australian James Hogan, current president and group CEO who will leave the company on July 1 following a handover period. Mr Gammell was […]