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Embraer Offers Scholarships for its Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering Program in Brazil

Source: Embraer Embraer opened the registration for the 32nd class of its Master of Science in aeronautical engineering program, a professional specialization for career acceleration of engineers who desire to deepen their knowledge in the aerospace sector in Brazil. There are 45 scholarships available for candidates from all over the country who can apply until September 3 through the link: https://embraer.com/pee. The academic specialization, carried out in partnership with the Technological Institute of Aeronautics (ITA), has a duration of 18 months and provides scholarship payments in the amount of R$ 5.000,00 per month with a 20% readjustment in the second year, among other benefits. Classes are set to begin in February 2024. More than 1,670 professionals from 105 universities in 20 states of Brazil [...]

2023-07-25T18:11:45+03:00July 25th, 2023|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Boeing Forecasts Demand for 2.3 Million New Commercial Pilots, Technicians and Cabin Crew in Next 20 Years

Source: Boeing The 2023 Pilot and Technician Outlook forecasts China, Eurasia and North America representing more than half of demand for aviation staffing through 2042 With the global commercial airplane fleet expected to double by 2042, Boeing [NYSE: BA] forecasts industry-wide demand for 2.3 million new aviation personnel over the next 20 years to support the commercial fleet and meet long-term growth in air travel. The company's 2023 Pilot and Technician Outlook (PTO) projects that commercial carriers will need significant personnel through 2042 to support the global commercial fleet: 649,000 pilots 690,000 maintenance technicians 938,000 cabin crew members. "With domestic air travel fully recovered and international traffic near pre-pandemic levels, demand for aviation personnel continues to increase," said Chris Broom, [...]

2023-07-25T19:32:35+03:00July 25th, 2023|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Emirates Welcomes Air Canada to Terminal 3 at Dubai International

Source: Emirates Move significantly enhances the connecting experience and underscores the carriers' strategic partnership Air Canada and Emirates today announced a customer service milestone in the two airlines' strategic partnership with the move of Air Canada's operations to Dubai International's (DXB) flagship Terminal 3 as of July 26th. The co-location of operations in one of the world's premier terminals will significantly improve the connecting experience for customers and underscores the benefits of the partnership between the two airlines launched in November 2022. Customers transiting in Dubai between the Americas on Air Canada and the Middle East, Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia and Africa on Emirates will enjoy a seamless and expedited experience with the convenience of remaining in the same terminal. [...]

2023-07-25T18:04:13+03:00July 25th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

United’s Sustainable Flight Fund Grows to Nearly $200 Million and Adds Strategic Partners

Source: United Airlines In just five months, the United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund SM increased in size to nearly $200 million and welcomes American Express Global Business Travel, Aramco Ventures, Aviation Capital Group, Bank of America, Boston Consulting Group, Groupe ADP, Hawaiian Airlines, and JetBlue Ventures Fund was launched in February to rally businesses and consumers to support the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) - more than 60,000 customers have contributed The United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund – a way for companies and consumers to come together and increase the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through the support of start-ups - has increased its investment power to nearly $200 million and added eight new corporate partners, five months after [...]

2023-07-25T17:58:12+03:00July 25th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

FedEx Pilots Reject Tentative Agreement

Source: ALPA FedEx pilots rejected a tentative agreement with the company by a vote of 57 percent to 43 percent. “Our members have spoken and we will now regroup and prepare for the next steps. In the coming weeks, the FedEx ALPA leadership will meet to establish a timeline for assessing pilot group priorities moving forward. FedEx pilots remain unified and that will drive a new path that will help produce an agreement that all FedEx pilots will be proud to support,” said Capt. Chris Norman, FedEx ALPA chair. Moving forward, it is expected that the National Mediation Board will convene a status conference with both parties. However, there is no time requirement for this to occur.

2023-07-25T18:14:32+03:00July 25th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

ICAO and WCO update guidance to help mitigate air cargo security threats

Source: ICAO To further assist air transport regulators and operators in their mitigation of security threats associated with air cargo activities, ICAO and the World Customs Organization (WCO) have released a revised supply chain and secure mail publication today. The highly complex nature of the air cargo and mail operating environment, involving a multiplicity of entities, might add to the day-to-day operational difficulties of implementing security measures and countering threats. The advice, which has been published in the third edition of “Moving Air Cargo Globally”, describes the roles and responsibilities of these various entities, and highlights how they can work together effectively to secure air cargo and mail within the regulatory framework. “Maintaining operational efficiency and commercial viability has always [...]

2023-07-25T19:44:52+03:00July 25th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

WestJet unveils winter schedule and celebrates renewed commitment to St. John’s

Source: WestJet Airline's strategic growth plan brings vital investment to St. John's domestic connectivity with announcement of year-round service to Calgary WestJet was joined by political leaders, key stakeholders and community partners to celebrate the airline's unveiling of its 2023/24 winter schedule. Reaffirming its commitment to provide air access to St. John's, WestJet's winter schedule features new year-round service to Calgary for the first time ever as well as the return of popular service to sunny Florida. "WestJet's ambitious growth plan is rooted in expanding options for our guests to seamlessly and affordably connect between Eastern and Western Canada and travel south to the warm weather destinations they love," said Andrew Gibbons, WestJet Vice-President, External Affairs. "We have proudly invested [...]

2023-07-25T19:45:43+03:00July 25th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Delta returns World War II veterans to Normandy for 79th D-Day anniversary

Source: Delta Air Lines The historic journey began on May 31 in Delta’s hometown of Atlanta, with a parade through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s international terminal. More than 40 veterans returned this year, up from 29 in 2022 For the second year in a row, more than 40 World War II veterans embarked on a Delta charter flight to Normandy, France, where they spent the week visiting memorials, attending ceremonies in their honor, and sharing stories from the time they and their comrades spent in the war 79 years ago. While last year’s inaugural program laid solid groundwork for this year’s success, the mission took on a significantly larger task, returning more than 40 WWII veterans, up from 29 in [...]

2023-07-24T22:18:35+03:00July 25th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

ITA Airways: Shareholders’ Meeting appoints new Board of Directors

Source: ITA Airways The Company announces that the ITA Airways Shareholders' Meeting was held last week in Fiumicino, under the chairmanship of Antonino Turicchi. The Shareholders' Meeting had on its agenda the renewal of the Board of Directors and the Board of Statutory Auditors, whose mandate had expired upon approval of the Company's 2022 financial statements. The Shareholders' Meeting, therefore, proceeded with the appointment of the new Board of Directors, which was reduced from five to three members and is composed as follows: Antonino Turicchi as Chairman, Valeria Vaccaro and Francesco Spada as Advisors. The Board of Statutory Auditors reconfirmed Marina Scandurra as President, Paolo Maria Ciabattoni and Giovanni Naccarato as Statutory Auditors. The decision to appoint a Board of [...]

2023-07-24T22:14:39+03:00July 25th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Los Angeles World Airports prohibits sale of single-use plastic water bottles

Source: LAX Guests Encouraged To Bring Reusable Water Bottles To Fill Up At Airport Hydration Stations Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has prohibited the sale of single-use plastic water bottles at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) as part of its bold sustainability plan to reduce plastic waste at LAWA facilities and move toward zero waste. "The climate crisis is a great challenge facing our city, and phasing out single-use plastic water bottles at LAWA facilities is an important step to reducing our environmental footprint and protecting the health and livelihood of all Angelenos,” said Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. “I want to thank LAWA for serving as a leader among airports around the world working [...]

2023-07-24T20:43:08+03:00July 24th, 2023|AIRPORTS, News|