/2024

American Airlines becomes first US airline to launch automated tag for mobility devices

Source: American Airlines American Airlines is the first U.S. airline to launch an automated tag for mobility devices, part of an ongoing commitment to improve wheelchair and mobility device handling across its network. Developed in-house by American’s Technology team, the tags are currently used in the airports where American and its regional partners operate. “American is committed to improving the travel experience for our customers who use wheelchairs and mobility devices,” said Julie Rath, American’s Senior Vice President of Airports, Reservations and Service Recovery. “Streamlining the check-in and tagging process is an industry-leading effort that will help us further improve how we handle wheelchairs for our customers who entrust us to transport their devices on their journey.” New automated tags, [...]

2024-07-23T20:29:28+03:00July 23rd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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WestJet’s largest-ever Winnipeg winter schedule brings 36 per cent capacity growth to Richardson International Airport

Source: WestJet Airline estimates it will welcome more than one million guests to and from Winnipeg this winter, further solidifying WestJet's position as the city's leading carrier WestJet today revealed highlights of its Winnipeg winter 2024/2025 flight schedule, outlining significant growth and commitment to the region, boosting its overall capacity by 36 per cent compared to winter 2023. Guests departing from Winnipeg will have access to 21 nonstop WestJet destinations this winter, including new routes to Montreal, Fort Lauderdale and San Jose del Cabo, with 24 daily departures during peak season. "Winnipeg will see the largest increase in WestJet capacity across any airport in Western Canada next winter, highlighting our commitment to meeting the community's growing demand for business and [...]

2024-07-22T19:48:03+03:00July 23rd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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SITA enhances baggage processing with ADA-compliant solution at San Francisco International Airport

Source: SITA Automated self-bag drop will support high passenger volumes and sets new standard for ADA-compliant solutions SITA, the leading technology provider for the air transport industry, announces the successful completion of delivery testing for its state-of-the-art Swift Drop Self-Bag Drop (SBD) units in the new Alaska Airlines location at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Harvey Milk Terminal 1. This milestone marks a significant advancement in passenger processing technology, enhancing the airport experience for millions of travelers. Following a two-year relocation project from Terminal 2 to the new Terminal 1 for Alaska Airlines, this project will support SFO passenger processing and represents the first agent-facing ADA-compliant self-bag drop in the United States, setting a new standard for accessibility in airport [...]

2024-07-23T20:23:17+03:00July 23rd, 2024|AIRPORTS, News, SUPPLIERS|
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ACI World and Airbus strengthen global cooperation to decarbonise aviation

Source: ACI World Airports Council International (ACI) World and Airbus have signed a cooperation agreement to support the industry’s efforts to reduce the environmental impact of aviation. This partnership leverages the strengths of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturer and the largest and most important international association of airports to make significant progress in both decarbonising aviation and mitigating aircraft noise impact. This alliance will address key areas including Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), hydrogen technologies, advanced air mobility, operations efficiency, and aircraft noise management practices. It will foster the exchange of information and perspectives on low carbon operations, communicate industry progress, jointly develop guidance materials, and potentially formulate unified positions on policies and standards to achieve the industry targets. ACI World [...]

2024-07-22T20:31:17+03:00July 22nd, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Boeing Projects Global Need for Nearly 2.4 Million New Commercial Pilots, Technicians, Cabin Crew

Source: Boeing 2024 Pilot and Technician Outlook forecasts Eurasia, China and North America account for more than half of demand for aviation personnel through 2043 South Asia, Southeast Asia and Africa are fastest-growing regions for staffing Boeing competency-based training and assessment programs help enhance aviation safety and ensure high quality training as needs grow Over the next 20 years, Boeing projects a continued significant demand for aviation personnel as the global commercial airplane fleet continues to expand. The company's 2024 Pilot and Technician Outlook (PTO) shows the industry will require nearly 2.4 million new professionals to support the growing commercial fleet and meet the long-term increase in air travel. According to the latest PTO, commercial carriers will need the following [...]

2024-07-22T19:57:56+03:00July 22nd, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|
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RTX completes preliminary design review of hybrid-electric Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine demonstrator for Clean Aviation SWITCH project

Source: Pratt & Whitney Hybrid-electric propulsion technology has potential to increase efficiency and reduce emissions for future aircraft applications RTX  announced the completion of the preliminary design review for the hybrid-electric propulsion demonstrator engine being developed as part of the SWITCH project, supported by the European Union's Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking (Clean Aviation). By combining two Collins Aerospace megawatt-class electric motor generators within a Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine, the hybrid-electric propulsion system aims to enhance engine efficiency across all phases of flight, offering the potential to reduce fuel burn and emissions for future short- and medium-range aircraft. "Completing the preliminary design review is a significant milestone toward demonstrating the potential of hybrid-electric technology to further enhance the performance and [...]

2024-07-22T20:00:42+03:00July 22nd, 2024|News, SUPPLIERS|
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Lufthansa Technik, Boeing Sign License Agreement for 787 Dreamliner Cabin Modifications

Source: Lufthansa Lufthansa Technik selected to expand 787 interior modification capacity and choice in the market First cabin modification project under this agreement to start in 2025 Boeing and Lufthansa Technik announced an agreement to designate Lufthansa Technik as the first Boeing-licensed Service Center (BLSC) for cabin modifications on 787 Dreamliner airplanes, bringing additional choice and capacity to the market. As a BLSC, Lufthansa Technik is licensed to perform interior modifications on the 787 as an external MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) service provider. "We are pleased to bring additional interior modification capacity to 787 owners and operators by designating Lufthansa Technik as a Boeing Licensed Service Center. Through this novel collaboration, customers will benefit from Lufthansa Technik's decades of [...]

2024-07-22T19:55:09+03:00July 22nd, 2024|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|
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The WestJet Group unveils expansive winter schedule, enhancing connectivity across Canada to sun and beyond

Source: WestJet Together as the WestJet Group, WestJet and Sunwing Airlines will provide Canadians with access to 63 transborder and sun destinations this winter  The WestJet Group announced its complete 2024/2025 winter schedule further positioning the airline as Canada's number one choice for leisure travel with expanded service to popular sun, transborder and transoceanic destinations. "Our winter schedule is building on our ambitions to ensure Canadians benefit from a comprehensive network of affordable domestic air service, while providing seamless access to fulfill cold-weather escapes to the most popular sun destinations," said John Weatherill, WestJet Group, Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer. "As we bring more seats and affordable fares across our entire network, we are giving Canadians choice and flexibility this [...]

2024-07-22T19:50:03+03:00July 22nd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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The Universidad Tecnológica Nacional – Regional Mar del Plata joins ALTA’s Educational Hub to jointly promote training in the aeronautical industry

Source: ALTA The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) is proud to announce the joining of a new institution to ALTA's Educational Hub: the Universidad Tecnológica Nacional - Regional Mar del Plata, a higher education institution, state-owned, federally organized and established in Mar del Plata - Argentina in 1999, as one of the regional campuses of UNT created in 1959. Currently, the university has 11 careers, 49 courses and over 10.000 students. “We are honored for ALTA to collaborate with educational institutions in the region such as the UTN-Regional Mar del Plata. These strategic partnerships allow us to fulfill our mission of making first-class training programs available to all industry executives in one place, as well as facilitating [...]

2024-07-19T20:44:51+03:00July 19th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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American offers clear path to pilot career with enhanced Cadet Academy

Source: American Airlines American Airlines is ensuring a stable pilot workforce for the future with the evolution of its American Airlines Cadet Academy. The enhanced American Airlines Cadet Academy offers a clearer path to becoming a commercial airline pilot. By simplifying the process of transitioning from flight school to the flight deck, the program makes pilot careers at American more accessible. The Cadet Academy is also focused on attracting a diverse pool of qualified candidates through its growing network of partner flight schools and other industry alliances. A “one-stop shop” for aspiring pilots It’s not uncommon for aspiring pilots to navigate a maze of flight schools, applications and interviews on their quest to earn a spot with a major carrier. [...]

2024-07-19T21:09:01+03:00July 19th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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