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 […]
Aircraft depreciation, residual values and useful economic lives have shifted in the past 35 years says IBA
How realistic is depreciation of an aircraft over a 20 or 25 year life when aligned to a % of original cost? This was a question asked at a recent joint breakfast seminar entitled "˜Emerging Accounting and Valuation Challenge"™ hosted by KPMG Dublin and independent aviation consultancy firm IBA. Addressing a knowledgeable audience of airline, […]
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 […]
Alabama Teams with Airbus for Aviation Education Center
To satisfy the need for a growing workforce in what Alabama Governor Kay Ivey calls a growing "aerospace cluster," the state has announced plans for a $6.5 million Alabama Aviation Education Center. The Alabama Aviation Education Center will feature classrooms, workshops and innovation rooms, providing aviation-themed activities and STEM-focused educational programs. The Alabama Governor"™s Office […]
Aviation specialists Spanish speakers: IATA Training is looking for you
IATA Training is looking for aviation specialists, fluent in Spanish, with an interest in becoming IATA certified instructors and train professionals coming from the Latin-American aviation industry. Qualified individuals, with extensive knowledge and experience in their respective aviation subject area and strong communication skills, whom are searching for a new professional challenge are invited to […]
