Lufthansa has reacted strongly to a fresh threat of strike action from the Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) union, labeling it as “absolutely incomprehensible.”

Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency, Rosaviatsia, has temporarily restricted the air operator’s certificate (AOC) for Pskovavia passenger and cargo airline through Dec. 7.

Latin American airlines’ growth will be stymied unless the region’s governments ease the tax burden on airlines and passengers, LATAM Airlines Group CEO Enrique Cueto said.

American Airlines and the union representing the airline’s flight crew training instructors and simulator pilot instructors approved a new five-year contract Nov. 10.

Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair and German leisure airline TUIfly have been ordered to repay a total of €12.7 million ($13.9 million) in state aid after the European Commission ruled their deals with Austria’s Klagenfurt Airport were anti-competitive.

Arizona’s Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) has opened a new US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facility adjacent to one of the airport’s three 10,000 ft. runways.

UK-based oil company BP is taking a stake in a California manufacturer of low-carbon jet fuel.

IT & Distribution-Nov. 9, 2016