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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|

WestJet firmly secures position as Canada’s leading leisure airline through winter schedule unlocking unbeatable opportunity to escape to the sun

Source: WestJet The WestJet Group brings unmatched service to the sun operating 230 direct routes from Canada to the southern U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America this winter Transitioning key routes to year-round service, WestJet provides consistent connectivity to guest's most–loved international destinations and vital domestic connections Airline brings growth strategy to life providing new year-round domestic connectivity to key markets in Atlantic Canada WestJet today announced its winter schedule, unveiling significant opportunities for Canadians to plan their winter escapes, while extending key domestic and international routes from summer to year-round service. "This year's winter schedule is about providing Canadians with what they want: affordable sun destination getaways from across Canada; enhanced domestic connectivity from coast-to-coast; and the assurance [...]

2023-07-24T20:41:34+03:00July 24th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Aircraft maintenance facility expansion at MIA approved

Source: MIA New 114,000-square-foot facility to generate 250 jobs AAR, a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) customers, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), has received approval from the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners to proceed with the construction of a 114,000-square-foot facility adjacent to the company’s existing hangar at Miami International Airport (MIA). AAR plans to break ground on the new facility in early 2024 and complete construction within 24 months. Over time, Miami-Dade County is expected to reimburse the anticipated $50 million cost to construct the hangar. This will increase capacity at AAR’s Miami Airframe MRO by 33%. “As a leader in international passengers and cargo, MIA is one [...]

2023-07-24T20:56:35+03:00July 24th, 2023|AIRPORTS, News|

Boeing Announces Scholarships for Pilot Training

Source: Boeing Expanding and diversifying the talent pipeline for careers in commercial aviation $950,000 for flight training and education scholarships, including programs for underserved youth in Los Angeles Among the organizations that will benefit from this initiative are the Latino Pilots Association and Women in Aviation International Boeing is investing $950,000 in scholarships for pilot training to grow and diversify talent required to meet significant long-term demand for commercial airplane pilots. Boeing is donating $500,000 to fund 25 scholarships with five aviation organizations committed to developing future pilots, including: Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Latino Pilots Association Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals Sisters of the Skies Women in Aviation International Boeing is also donating $450,000 to Fly Compton, a Los [...]

2023-07-24T18:41:00+03:00July 24th, 2023|MANUFACTURERS, News|

TSA detected 49 firearms at Chicago airports in first six months of 2023

Source: TSA Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped 49 handguns at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) security checkpoints from Jan. 1 through June 30, 2023. In the same period in 2022, 60 firearms were stopped. Nationwide, TSA officers intercepted 3,251 firearms at airport security checkpoints during the first half of 2023. The total represents an average 18 firearms per day at TSA checkpoints of which more than 92% were loaded. This is an increase from the first half of 2022 when officers stopped 3,053 firearms at security checkpoints of which more than 86% were loaded.  Firearms at TSA checkpoints represent an unnecessary risk and an expensive mistake for passengers who do not follow proper [...]

2023-07-24T22:59:41+03:00July 24th, 2023|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

ALPA Statement on the House of Representatives Passing the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Bill

Source: ALPA The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act. The bill contained a poison-pill provision, which, if enacted by the Senate, could raise the airline pilot retirement age from 65 to 67. “As the world’s largest nongovernmental aviation safety organization, ALPA is committed to keeping flying safe. Unfortunately, H.R. 3935 as passed by the House will introduce new risk by raising the mandatory pilot retirement age. “Raising the retirement age is not only a solution in search of a problem, but it is also a proposal that has not been studied or vetted by aviation safety experts—those upon [...]

2023-07-24T02:12:06+03:00July 24th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Eve Air Mobility and Embraer Announce First eVTOL Production Location in Brazil

Source: Embraer Eve Air Mobility and Embraer announced that the first electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) production facility will be located in the city of Taubaté, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. Subject to the final authorities’ approval, the manufacturing plant will be situated on a designated portion of land within Embraer’s existing unit in the city that will be expanded. The site benefits from a strategic logistical location, offering easy access via two highways and close proximity to a railroad. Another significant advantage is the region's proximity to Embraer’s headquarters in São José dos Campos and Eve's engineering and human resources team, which will facilitate the development and sustainability of new production processes, enhancing Eve’s agility [...]

2023-07-21T20:55:17+03:00July 21st, 2023|MANUFACTURERS, News|

World first 100% SAF transatlantic flight taxis closer to takeoff

Source: Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic and Rolls-Royce today confirm the successful Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blend ground test on the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine. The test marks a key milestone in the project which will see the world’s first 100% SAF flight travel across the Atlantic from London Heathrow to New York JFK on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, set to take off on 28 November 2023. In addition to the test, fuel suppliers Air bp and Virent have been announced to supply the 60 tonnes of SAF to be used in the world first, supporting consortium research, testing and the flight itself. The SAF will be produced through the Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids (HEFA) pathway as well as synthetic [...]

2023-07-21T20:50:11+03:00July 21st, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Air France, Official Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024

Source: Air France Air France announced it has signed a partnership agreement with the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 Organising Committee (OCOG). The air carrier is now the official partner of the 33rd Olympics of the modern era, as it pledges to continue to back this global event it has been supporting since becoming the official partner of the Paris 2024 bid in 2016. “We are proud to extend our partnership with the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024. After the thrill of Paris being awarded the Games, we can’t wait to contribute to making this global event a success. The Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 speak to our goals and values at Air France. Come summer 2024, we [...]

2023-07-21T20:47:38+03:00July 21st, 2023|AIRLINES, News|