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FAA Awards $5 Million in Grants to Train the Next Generation of Aviation Maintenance Technicians

Source: US DOT The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $5 million in grants to develop a diverse talent pool of aviation maintenance technicians. The Aviation Maintenance Technical Workers Workforce Development Grants were awarded to organizations that will teach technical skills and prepare participants to pursue aviation maintenance careers. “A career as an aviation maintenance technician opens a wide world of opportunity. These grants will allow us to reach and support individuals who may not had the chance to pursue this exciting career before,” FAA Deputy Administrator A. Bradley Mims said.  Grant recipients include: Macon County School District, Tuskegee, Ala.: $425,000 Pima County Community College District, Tucson, Ariz.: $490,000 North Orange County Community College District, Anaheim, Calif.: [...]

2022-01-15T12:45:57+02:00January 14th, 2022|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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U.S. Scheduled Passenger Airlines Add Employees in November 2021

Source: US DOT The 24 U.S. scheduled passenger airlines employed 414,597 full-time equivalents (FTEs) in November 2021, 1,151 FTEs (0.3%) more than in October 2021. This is the seventh consecutive month-over-month increase in passenger airline FTEs, dating back to May 2021. November’s total number of FTEs remains down 37,472 FTEs (8.3%) from pre-pandemic November 2019’s 452,429 FTEs. The employment increase from October was led by Delta Air Lines, which added 1,149 FTEs and Southwest Airlines, which added 536 FTEs. Those increases were moderated by United Airlines, which decreased employment by 1,087 FTEs. Low-cost carriers showed the greatest percent increase (1.0%) from October 2021 among passenger airline categories. Regional carriers are the only category showing a net increase in FTEs (0.6%) [...]

2022-01-13T21:30:54+02:00January 13th, 2022|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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TAP will close Maintenance and Engineering operations in Brazil

Source: TAP As part of the restructuring plan approved by the European Commission on 21 December 2021, the TAP Group has decided to close down the operations of TAP Manutenção e Engenharia Brasil S.A. ("TAP ME"). The measure, however, does not interfere with the Company's passenger air transport operations in the country, its main overseas market. Brazil represents between 25% and 30% of the revenue of the Company, which continues to increase its offer in that market, with a presence in 11 capital cities and expectations of expansion of the number of weekly flights. The liquidation process of TAP ME, will proceed as follows: Maintenance services relating to aircraft already contracted and/or in progress will be carried out normally, in [...]

2022-01-13T14:41:08+02:00January 13th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|
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Virgin Atlantic to send 400 careers flying with cabin crew recruitment drive

Source: Virgin Atlantic Today, Virgin Atlantic has opened applications to recruit 400 new cabin crew to take to the skies in the famous red-hot uniform and deliver the airline’s world-renowned customer service. Virgin Atlantic cabin crew are famous for ensuring a safe and memorable in-flight experience for customers – reflecting the adventure that awaits them at their destination. Successful applicants will demonstrate a pioneering spirit, a desire to discover new places and cultures, a positive attitude and a passion for delivering thoughtful experiences to each customer. The roles will be part of an initial 6-month fixed term contract with the view to extend. Virgin Atlantic firmly believes that anyone can take on the world, and as an equal opportunity employer, the airline [...]

2022-01-12T17:36:48+02:00January 12th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|
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Etihad Airways launches Global Sale

Source: Etihad Etihad Airways has launched a Global Sale with exclusive offers for travellers looking to explore new destinations or visit friends and family overseas in 2022.   From Abu Dhabi, guests can fly to any of Etihad’s select destinations, such as London, Paris, New York and more, with fares starting as low as AED 795 in Economy and AED 3,995 in Business. The Global Sale will run until 21 January 2022, for travel until 31 May 2022.   Travellers wishing to explore London in Etihad’s Business class can take advantage of the sale from as little as AED 9,995, or travel in Economy from AED 1,995. Economy fares to Amman start at AED 995 and Islamabad start at AED [...]

2022-01-10T21:36:02+02:00January 10th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|
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Alaska Airlines names new regional vice president of California

Source: Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines named Neil Thwaites as the new regional vice president of California. In this role, Thwaites will develop and deliver upon Alaska's strategic objectives for California, a market critical to Alaska's long-term growth plan. An innovative, results-driven leader with diverse and international experience, Thwaites joins Alaska from TripArc, where he was vice president of air procurement in charge of airline supplier strategy and negotiations. Before that, he was at British Airways (a fellow oneworld member) for a decade, where he held various positions in London, New York, and Los Angeles, most recently as the vice president of sales for the western U.S., where he was responsible for the commercial strategy, market development and revenue-generating activities. Neil [...]

2022-01-11T02:23:31+02:00January 10th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|
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William P. Hobby Airport Becomes First Airport in North America to Earn a 5-Star International Rating

Source: Houston Airport System The City of Houston now boasts the only 5-Star rated airport throughout the state of Texas and North America after William P. Hobby Airport achieved a 5-Star Airport status in the Skytrax World Airport Star Rating for 2022. The Skytrax World Airport Star Rating is a global benchmark of quality evaluation for the aviation industry. Airports are rated between a 1-Star and 5-Star level following a detailed audit analysis of facilities and staff service to customers across all front-line areas of the airport environment. “This is a well-deserved and unique distinction for the City of Houston and our airport system,” Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said. “Hobby Airport stands among the best in the world and this [...]

2022-01-07T21:33:16+02:00January 7th, 2022|AIRPORTS, News|
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U.S. Airlines’ November 2021 Fuel Use Dips 1.7% from October, Remains 13.2% Lower than Pre-Pandemic November 2019

Source: US DOT The Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) today released U.S. airlines’ November Fuel Cost and Consumption numbers indicating U.S. scheduled service airlines used 1.25 billion gallons of fuel, 1.7% less fuel than in October and 13.2% less than in pre-pandemic November 2019. At $2.31, the cost per gallon of fuel in November 2021 was up 8 cents (3.6%) from October’s $2.23.   Fuel consumed by U.S. airlines scheduled service: November 2019:     1.44 billion gallons November 2020:     845 million gallons October 2021:     1.28 billion gallons November 2021: 1.25 billion gallons Fuel cost per gallon for U.S. airlines scheduled service: November 2019:        $1.99 November 2020:        $1.20 October 2021:            $2.23 November 2021:        $2.31 The November 2021 cost per [...]

2022-01-07T16:41:39+02:00January 7th, 2022|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Air Travel Consumer Report: October 2021 Numbers

Source: US DOT The U.S. Department of Transportation today released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of October 2021 for on-time performance, mishandled baggage, mishandled wheelchairs and scooters, complaints received, and oversales. The ATCR is designed to assist consumers with information on the quality of services provided by airlines. The ATCR and other aviation consumer matters of interest to the public can be found at https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer. The COVID-19 pandemic continued to result in significant changes to airline schedules and operations in October 2021. The 582,759 flights operated in October 2021 were 84.8% of the 686,811 flights operated in pre-pandemic October 2019. Operated flights in October 2021 were up 56.4% year-over-year from the [...]

2022-01-06T18:03:53+02:00January 6th, 2022|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Virgin Atlantic launches winter sale

Source: Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic customers can grab a great deal with flights to the USA starting at just £325pp and the Caribbean from £322pp Major savings are also available with Virgin Atlantic Holidays Flight + Hotel bookings with up to 16% off package holidays to incredible destinations including The Bahamas, Las Vegas and New York To support customers’ travel plans, Virgin Atlantic’s flexible booking policy has been enhanced for all new flight and holiday bookings, enabling free unlimited date changes and an extended rebooking horizon until 31 December 2023 Looking to beat the January blues? Look no further than the Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Atlantic Holidays Winter Sale. Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Atlantic Holidays are offering exceptional deals this [...]

2022-01-06T17:17:28+02:00January 6th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|
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