EasyJet will start trialing a new technology called AVOID (Airborne Volcanic Object Identifier and Detector) that it hopes will minimize future disruptions from volcanic activity. The system is "essentially a weather radar for ash" and uses infrared devices fitted on the aircraft's tail fin to provide images of ash clouds up to 100 km. ahead at altitudes of 5,000-50,000 ft. The images are sent to both the pilot and the airline's flight control center and will allow for adjustments to the aircraft's flight path to avoid any volcanic ash.

Bombardier reported net income of $153 million in its fiscal first quarter ended April 30, down just 3.2% compared to income of $158 million in the year-ago period amid some signs of a strengthening commercial aircraft sector. Quarterly revenue fell 6.7% to $4.2 billion. Operating profit dipped 4.7% to $224 million from $235 million a year earlier, although operating margin remained stable at 5.3%.

International Communications Group was selected by AeroMexico to install its NxtLink ICS-120A communications systems offering flight deck voice and datalink services over the Iridium satellite network on five of its 767-200 and -300 series aircraft. ICG said the systems support ACARS, CPDLC and other FANS1/A messaging. Agreement also covers the associated Configuration Identity Modules and Spectralux Avionics Dlink+ all-in-one ACARS system, it said.