Two long-established Boeing-approved paint companies serving the airline market have merged with the acquisition of Spokane, Washington state-based Associated Painters Inc. by Leading Edge Aviation Services, Inc., based in Costa Mesa, Calif.
Taleris, a joint venture formed in December by GE Aviation and management consultants Accenture to provide predictive analytical services to airlines, has opened its headquarters in Irving, Texas.
Spring Airlines Japan has selected UTC Aerospace Systems supply wheels and brakes for 20 new Boeing 737-800s, citing the company’s ability to provide full carbon-brake MRO services at its Hong Kong center as a significant factor in its decision.
American Airlines initiated a system-wide ground delay Tuesday afternoon owing to problems with its reservation system, likely leading to hundreds of canceled flights and thousands of stranded passengers.
FAA administrator Michael Huerta gave no indication of how close the agency is to approving Boeing’s fix for the 787’s battery system in testimony before Congress.
Southern Air Holdings, parent of Southern Air, has emerged from US Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and has completed its mandatory financial restructuring.
European states could save up to €200 million ($262 million) a year by implementing a number of ATM support services at pan-European points rather than at the national level, according to Eurocontrol.
Air France’s new regional operation, HOP! has been well received by customers and staff, but it is too early to tell if it will translate into profits.
IATA DG Tony Tyler has rolled out a series of changes, following harsh criticism of the association under its former leadership at the IATA 2011 annual general meeting.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued a proposed airworthiness directive (AD) Monday signaling approval of modifications for Airbus A380 wing rib feet aimed at solving the aircraft’s wing cracking issue.
The US National Transportation Safety Board is sending a team of investigators to assist the government of Indonesia in the investigation of Saturday’s Lion Air 737-800 crash.
