Source: MAAS MAAS Aviation, globally recognised experts in aircraft painting and exterior coatings, proudly celebrates its 40th anniversary of business this year. During this time MAAS has witnessed immense changes and growth; building facilities in Europe and the US, establishing longstanding relationships with airlines, leasing companies, MROs and OEMs across the globe, and since 2019, partnering with Amsterdam headquartered private equity partner, Egeria. In 1983, Darragh Hall and Harry Ryan set-up Expressair Aviation, the parent company of MAAS Aviation, offering outsourced aircraft painting services across Europe. The pioneering duo established their fledgling business by travelling to their customers’ locations to repaint entire fleets of aircraft. This entrepreneurial spirit and customer centric focus continues to be at the core of MAAS’ business [...]

Source: IAMA The release of IAMA Rulebook Version 4 is paving the way for the alliance's members to address minor modifications and have them endorsed. One of the most significant updates to the alliance's Standard, this latest, is designed to increase the availability of endorsed modifications. Why is it important? Let's take a look. “We are constantly evaluating and improving the Rulebook, to foster transparency and ensure better outcomes for independent modifiers and their clients,” explained Romain Mbwang Seppoh, Eclipse Global Connectivity's Head of Design Organization and Head of IAMA's Standard Working Group. "We want to provide a wider application of the IAMA Standard so that any type-change an operator might need can be completed with an IAMA-endorsed project. It's [...]

Source: American Express Global Business Travel American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), the world’s leading B2B travel platform, and Shell Aviation announced that Google has joined its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) program. Google’s collaboration with Amex GBT and Shell Aviation builds on its goal to reach net zero across all its operations and value chain by 2030, and contributes to global climate solutions.    Michael Terrell, Sr. Director of Climate and Energy, Google: "The use of SAF will play a critical role in helping the aviation sector on its path to decarbonize. Joining Amex GBT’s sustainable aviation fuel program further represents Google's continued efforts to accelerate the global transition to a carbon-free future." Amex GBT and Shell Aviation’s SAF program demonstrates how the [...]

Source: Swissport Swissport introduces organizational changes to its finance and procurement team with the appointment of a new Group Head of Tax, a new Group Head of Corporate Finance, overseeing Accounting and Treasury, and a new Global Head of Procurement. Swissport, global leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, welcomes three seasoned finance professionals. Ms. Manon Capel as Group Head of Tax, Mr. Viktor Mura as Group Head of Corporate Finance with Accounting and Treasury, and Mr. Miklos Takacs as Global Head of Procurement. “We are delighted to welcome Manon, Viktor and Miklos to our team,” said Jourik Hooghe, Chief Financial Officer of Swissport International AG. “Their expertise and experience will help us enhance our capabilities in the [...]