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FAA closely monitoring inspections of Boeing 737 MAX Airplanes

Source: FAA The FAA is closely monitoring targeted inspections of Boeing 737 MAX airplanes to look for a possible loose bolt in the rudder control system. Under consultation with the FAA, Boeing has issued a Multi-Operator Message (MOM), urging operators of newer single-aisle airplanes to inspect specific tie rods that control rudder movement for possible loose hardware. The FAA will remain in contact with Boeing and the airlines while the inspections are underway. The agency is asking the airlines to work through their approved Safety Management Systems to identify whether any loose hardware has been detected previously and to provide the agency with details on how quickly these two-hour inspections can be completed. The FAA will consider additional action based [...]

2023-12-28T19:10:40+02:00December 28th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Celebrating Latin America’s Aviation Achievements and Opportunities

Source: ICAO The President of the ICAO Council, Mr. Salvatore Sciacchitano, and the ICAO Secretary General, Mr. Juan Carlos Salazar, recently conducted missions to Lima on the occasion of the Latin American Civil Aviation Commission (LACAC)'s VII Extraordinary Assembly, which coincided with LACAC's 50th anniversary and the 75th anniversary of Peru's hosting of ICAO's South American Regional Office. In their respective opening and closing remarks to the Assembly, the President and the Secretary General underscored LACAC's pivotal role in supporting cooperation among Latin American States and with ICAO. The continuous enhancement and development of air connectivity among Latin American States, positions them well to address the technological and ecological opportunities and challenges facing aviation today.  The collaboration between LACAC and ICAO's Regional Offices [...]

2023-12-28T19:11:58+02:00December 28th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

TAP’s Portugal Stopover has already transported more than 83 thousand passengers from Brazil to Europe

Source: TAP Between January and September, Brazil led the way in using the of the Portugal Stopover programme with around 50% of all users TAP Air Portugal's Stopover programme attracted more than 83,000 passengers travelling from Brazil to Europe. The Brazilian market is the main user of this programme, with more than 83,000 passengers choosing, during the first nine months of the year, to stay in Portugal for up to ten days. This partnership between TAP and Turismo de Portugal allows the Company's passengers to discover our Country even better and explore it before travelling to their final destination, but now also on their return home. Stopover passengers also get a 25% discount for a flight within Portugal, to discover [...]

2023-12-28T18:46:38+02:00December 28th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada and Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) Seal Historic Partnership to Take Flight Together

Source: Air Canada Deal sees Air Canada become Inaugural Premier Partner of PWHL and Official Airline to First 6 Teams Air Canada also granted official jersey branding rights for Montreal's PWHL team Airline launches ad campaign featuring young PWHL hopefuls and Canadian hockey legend Mélodie Daoust Air Canada today announced a historic partnership with the new Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) ahead of its inaugural season opener on January 1, 2024. The deal sees Air Canada become an Inaugural Premier Partner of the PWHL and Official Airline for the league's first six teams, reflecting its deep passion for hockey and sharing the best of Canada with the world. "To partner with the PWHL and be part of this historic moment in hockey history [...]

2023-12-28T18:39:54+02:00December 28th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Canadian North Enhances Flight Operations with DynamicSource’s Electronic Weight and Balance Application 

Source: Canadian North Canadian North, in collaboration with DynamicSource, is revolutionizing flight operations in Canada’s Arctic and beyond. This collaboration has introduced an innovative electronic weight and balance solution, essential for ensuring aircraft safety and efficiency. While it is specially tailored for the unique challenges of remote and northern communities in Canada’s Arctic, its benefits extend across all areas of Canadian North’s operations, enhancing flight precision and reliability in various environments.   The application adheres to strict aviation regulations, enhancing safety with its user-friendly interface. It simplifies crucial pre-flight processes by:  Preventing input errors with fixed value limits  Automating checks against weight and balance constraints  Reducing manual calculation errors  Using consistent color-coding to highlight data changes and key fields  This digital [...]

2023-12-28T19:00:42+02:00December 28th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

MIA Sets New Single-Day Passenger Volume Record

Source: MIA Miami International Airport Establishes New Record for Highest Single-Day Passenger Traffic during  Christmas Holiday Travel period Miami International Airport (MIA) has proudly achieved a remarkable milestone in its history, setting a new record for passenger volume this past weekend. This surge is in the context of the peak holiday travel period, which spans from December 21 through January 6. This past Sunday, MIA welcomed an impressive 171,371 passengers, marking the highest single-day passenger count in the airport's history. This unprecedented volume of travelers is a testament to MIA's commitment to providing exceptional service and a seamless travel experience, even during the busiest times of the year. “This milestone is a testament to our airport’s position as a leading [...]

2023-12-27T19:43:35+02:00December 27th, 2023|AIRPORTS, News|

Factory design appointed Global Airlines Cabin Design Partner

Source: Global Airlines Global Airlines has added to its pool of expert aviation partners with the appointment of Factorydesign to lead on designing the airlines onboard product. The multi-award-winning agency, who are based in West London, but are active in all corners of the world, have been working with the new airline since the beginning of the year and have been given an aircraft wide brief, with the goal of reimagining the golden age of travel on the A380. Global has also tasked Factory with finding ways of enhancing the long-haul onboard product for passengers by finding improvements and innovations that will help the airline stand out in the market by providing elevated levels of comfort and service across all [...]

2023-12-27T19:18:41+02:00December 27th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

GOL Secures Guarantee for Engine Financing

Source: GOL GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A., and B3: GOLL4), ("GOL" or "Company"), the main Brazil's domestic airline, announces that it has received approval to access a newly developed credit insurance policy structured with the direct support of the Executive Secretariat of the Chamber of Foreign Trade (SE-Camex) and backed by the Export Guarantee Fund (FGE). This credit insurance policy can be used to enable maintenance services provided exclusively in Brazil by the GE-Celma MRO maintenance unit, supporting the local economy of Petrópolis, in the metropolitan region of Rio de Janeiro, and allowing GOL to seek third-party credit lines.

2023-12-27T19:12:42+02:00December 27th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Swissport receives ISO 27001 Certification for Information Security

Source: Swissport Swissport International, the global leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, has been awarded the internationally recognized ISO 27001 certification, demonstrating its commitment to the highest standards of information security. Swissport International has been certified by the global certification body BSI (British Standards Institution) for the successful implementation of an effective Information Security Management System (ISMS) in line with the global ISO 27001 standard. The certification underscores the company’s dedication to safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data. Swissport’s ISMS is based on the highest information security standards. It protects data assets from a wide range of threats and enhances the resilience of the company’s global operations. "A large part of [...]

2023-12-27T19:27:06+02:00December 27th, 2023|News, SUPPLIERS|

How Delta is doubling down on in-flight connectivity

Source: Delta Air Lines   On a mission to raise the quality of service and modernize the flying experience, Delta Air Lines is fashioning a new, personalized way for customers to enjoy their time onboard. An estimated 2.9 million passengers fly throughout the U.S. every day, averaging up to three hours onboard. However, not all flights are created equal. As travel demand continues to grow, frequent flyers are paying more attention to the quality of their journeys. Airlines have had to innovate and adapt to meet the needs of the modern traveler and look for ways to elevate the customer experience that go beyond upgrade listings or other priority benefits to encourage customer loyalty. “The evolution of the in-flight experience continues to be [...]

2023-12-27T19:36:59+02:00December 27th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|