Lufthansa"™s flight training school in Phoenix to update its fleet
Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT) is scheduled to buy 25 new Cirrus SR 20 aircraft for its flight training school in Phoenix, Arizona. The total investment volume will amount to approximately EUR 11.5 million. Since the year 1972, trainee pilots at Lufthansa Aviation Training’s U.S. base have been acquiring their skills in single motor F33A Bonanza […]
Closer Collaboration Key to Enhancing Aviation Security
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 73rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) adopted a resolution reaffirming the airline industry"™s commitment to safety and security. It also called for greater collaboration among all government and industry stakeholders to keep flying secure with risk mitigation measures that maximize the protection of passengers and crew while minimizing disruption to […]
Iata calls for greater collaboration to keep flying secure
Greater collaboration is needed among all government and industry stakeholders to keep flying secure. The call came from Iata as the aviation trade body adopted a resolution reaffirming the airline industry"™s commitment to safety and security. Terror incidents in 2016 have dented European passenger demand. Performance over the first months of the year pointed towards […]
IATA: Latin American aviation industry needs government support
IATA regional VP for the Americas Peter Cerda, at the IATA AGM, said (05-Jun-2017) Latin America has all the necessary elements to become an aviation success story, but many of the region’s governments are not treating air carriers as partners that drive social and economic development. Mr Cerda said air transport generates USD167 billion in […]
Aviation ISAC Announces New Membership Structure and Partnership with IATA: Strengthens Rapid International Growth
The Aviation Information Sharing and Analysis Center (A-ISAC) has announced a new, tiered membership structure designed to increase accessibility to the organization"™s premier global cyber threat sharing network. The A-ISAC is partnering with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to promote the new membership categories aligned to service offerings. IATA will bring awareness of the […]
Top five aviation innovations for the future
Some of the most important adaptations in the history of manned flight occurred in the back of an Ohio bicycle shop in 1896. While R&D has become somewhat more complex since the Wright Brother"™ time, the underlying principle remains the same: innovation is the beating heart of the aerospace industry. With many customers now willing […]
Sky Airline"™s Price War Paying Off as It Snaps at the Heels of Latam
Sky Airline is on track to reach its target of 5 million domestic passengers in Chile before 2020 as the low-cost airline seeks to take market share from Latam Airlines SA, according to Luis Felipe Ross, the carrier"™s recently appointed chairman. While a price war in the local market has driven down costs for consumers […]
Alaska volcano erupts, triggers highest aviation warning
Alaska’s Bogoslof Volcano erupted Sunday, sending a plume of ash at least 35,000 feet into the air and temporarily triggering the highest aviation alert, scientists say. The Bogoslof Volcano in the Aleutian Islands erupted at 2:16 p.m. Sunday, according to the Alaska Volcano Observatory. The eruption lasted 55 minutes. No further ash emissions have occurred […]
Successful Aero Expo Panama Pacifico Proves Business Aviation Growth in Latin America
A successful second annual event is in the books for the Aero Expo Panama Pacifico (AEPP). The expo was larger than its premier in 2016 and enjoyed a 20 percent increase in attendees and 32 exhibitors representing 15 countries. Eight static aircraft were on display this year, up from six at last year"™s event. Aviation […]
WestJet Encore Appoints New President
"I have spent my career in aviation because it combines my love of aircraft, travel and people. Coming on board an airline like WestJet Encore with its huge growth curve, passionate employees and caring culture is a perfect fit with my professional background," said Charles Duncan. "I look forward to moving into the role and […]
