Source: SITA SITA WorldTracer® Lost and Found Property reduces the cost and time to trace missing property SITA has signed an exclusive agreement with UKi Media & Events to trace and repatriate lost items at this year’s Passenger Terminal Expo, the world’s biggest airport exhibition being held in Paris from 15-17 June. Using SITA WorldTracer® Lost and Found Property, attendees will be able to use their mobile device to register any missing items, which are automatically matched with found items, dramatically reducing the time and cost of repatriating lost items. Every year more than 10,000 people from 130 countries visit the exhibition, with hundreds of personal items being left behind or lost. SITA WorldTracer Lost and Found Property was launched in 2021 to [...]

Source: IAMA  IAMA Rulebook V 3.0 to be unveiled  IAMA, the Independent Aircraft Modifier Alliance, is proud to continue its progressive advocacy for high-quality Independent modifications at the Aircraft Interiors Expo 2022. Additionally, the alliance will unveil IAMA Rulebook Version 3.0, which has matured significantly since the organization’s launch at AIX in 2019. Since its establishment, the alliance’s top accomplishment has been its development of the IAMA Rulebook. This customer-centric, high-quality standard mandates rules and best practices for delivering first-class modifications and documentation. First released in March 2020, the essential industry resource provides guidance to achieve superior modifications through Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs). Since the initial release, IAMA has progressively refined the Rulebook based on new industry challenges. In keeping [...]

Source: Collins Aerospace FlightHub centralizes data sources and workflows into one single stream for pilots and airlines  Will include integration with Flight Profile Optimization solution for real-time route recommendations that reduce CO2 by saving fuel and time  Scalable solution that supports needs of airlines now and in the future Collins Aerospace is advancing digital aviation solutions that make flight more efficient and sustainable with FlightHub, its new Electronic Flight Folder accessible from an aircraft's Electronic Flight Bag (EFB). FlightHub centralizes data sources and workflows for pilots and airlines, coordinating the lifecycle of an entire flight from start to finish. Collating information into a single stream, FlightHub gives customers fast and easy access to all their flight information, from pre-flight documents, [...]

Source: SITA Seamless integration of rail and airline systems provides a smoother journey for passengers As more airlines operating in France offer their passengers train and air ticketing options, French rail operator SNCF Voyageurs has reconfirmed SITA, the leading IT provider to the air transport industry, to securely and seamlessly integrate its back-office activities to those of partner airlines. An upgraded API-based solution replaces an existing solution from SITA. It will significantly improve the check-in process delivered in the 20 train stations where the 'Train + Air' service is available. In the past few years, airlines across Europe have increasingly moved to intermodal travel, requiring more integration between air and rail operations. SITA has long played a key role in [...]

Source: Pratt & Whitney Pratt & Whitney today named Rick Deurloo president of its Commercial Engines business. In this position, Rick will retain his current responsibilities as senior vice president and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for Pratt & Whitney while assuming overall leadership of the Commercial Engines business from Carroll Lane, who has elected to leave the company for another leadership opportunity. Deurloo will assume this expanded role effective immediately and will continue to report to Pratt & Whitney President Shane Eddy. "Pratt & Whitney's commercial engines business is well positioned for long-term success thanks to its technology and product offerings across a strong portfolio of major platforms such as the GTF, V2500 and mature engines," said Pratt & Whitney [...]

Source: Pratt & Whitney Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC), a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, today announced that H55 S.A. has been selected to supply battery systems for P&WC's regional hybrid-electric flight demonstrator program. The development of the battery component designs and associated electrical control systems will also be supported by the National Research Council Canada (NRC) and the Innovative Vehicle Institute (IVI). "We're delighted to draw from H55's technology in the field of aircraft battery systems, and collaborate with NRC and IVI on optimizing the design for our hybrid-electric flight demonstrator program," said Jean Thomassin, executive director new products and services, P&WC. "Hybrid-electric technology holds significant potential to boost the efficiency of next generation aircraft propulsion systems, allowing [...]