Mechtronix has delivered a fifth full flight simulator (FFS) for the International Flight Training Center (IFTC) in Turkey. The level D FFS for the Boeing 737-800 will be operational this month. Baltic Aviation Academy has received Afghanistan Civil Aviation Authority approval to operate the initial, type rating training, recurrent training, proficiency and instrument training and all-weather operations training for Boeing 737 aircraft.
Sabre Travel Network has inked a multi-year full-content agreement with Air France (AF) to sell its seats and ancillary products through travel agents connected to its global distribution system (GDS).
Sector Aviation Holdings (SAH), which acquired UK carrier bmi Regional (BM), has detailed its network and branding plans after acquiring the company from International Airlines Group in June.
The US Dept. of Transportation (DOT) has fined Pakistan International Airlines $150,000 for a tarmac delay of 4 hr. and 47 minutes at Washington Dulles (IAD) last October.
Ghana's Africa World Airlines (AWA)—the Hainan Airlines’ (HU) joint venture (JV) with the China-Africa Development Fund, Ghana SAS Financial Group and Ghana Social Security and National Insurance Trust—launched operations last weekend.
Air New Zealand (ANZ) will invest more than $100 million to upgrade the interiors and inflight entertainment (IFE) on eight Boeing 777-200ER aircraft beginning in the second quarter 2014.
Recaro Aircraft Seating was selected by Air Berlin to supply BL3510 seats for its Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 economy class by the end of 2014. Ameco Beijing completed one 3C check for a Business Air Boeing 767-300, its first collaboration with the carrier. It also has a contract from the airline for overhaul of two PW4000 engines.
Royal Air Maroc (AT) will receive its first Boeing 787 in December 2014 and is likely to firm up an option. AT has five 787s on order, plus one option.
Nigeria’s Arik Air (W3) resumed operations to its 20 domestic destinations Sunday after it stopped flights Thursday following a dispute with the Nigerian government, several local media reported.
The US Senate unanimously passed a bill Saturday allowing the transportation secretary to direct US airlines to not participate in the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS), which Airlines for America (A4A) claims is a violation of international law and US sovereignty.
In a bid to reinforce passenger rights, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are urging the European Commission to improve complaint procedures and eradicate unfair pricing conditions.
CSA Czech Airlines (OK) has received European Commission approval to receive a CZK2.5 billion ($130 million) loan from state-owned company Osinek SA, after agreeing to a five-year restructuring plan that includes selling subsidiaries, aircraft and other assets and securing a private bank loan for an aircraft lease.
Air France (AF) and Air Antilles Express (3S) will implement what is described as a “free flow” agreement on flights between Fort de France (FDF), Martinique and Saint Lucia (SLU) in the French West Indies.
