Airbus has become the first commercial aircraft manufacturer to deploy Radio-Frequency-Identification (RFID) part-marking to aircraft components on all its aircraft families. This innovation, which will bring value-chain visibility, error-proof identification and efficiency savings in component lifecycle management, will be progressively rolled out in 2013 to all seats and life vests for the A320, A330 and A380 aircraft families.
The European Commission (EC) has formally lodged objections with Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair (FR) over its attempt to take over Irish flag-carrier Aer Lingus (EI), citing competition concerns.
The European Commission’s (EC) decision to suspend its Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) for flights into and out of the European Union (EU) for one year shifts the burden to the air transport industry to find commonality on controlling aircraft carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, IATA DG and CEO Tony Tyler said.
Latin American airlines continue to enjoy strong growth, but the region’s aviation infrastructure—both airports and ATC—cannot adequately handle the rapid expansion in passengers and cargo, potentially suppressing demand, a number of officials have warned.
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Sabre’s settlement agreement with American Airlines contains “an agreed upon period during which American will only negotiate with Sabre regarding a new passenger processing system,” according to documents filed in the carrier’s bankruptcy court.
Turkish Technic signed a C check maintenance services agreement with Airblue Limited covering one Airbus A319. MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg has completed the overhaul of 5,000 engines since its founding in 1991. Boeing Shanghai Aviation Services won a contract from Kenya Airways to convert two passenger Boeing 737-300 aircraft to freighters with Aeronautical Engineers. It will be Boeing Shanghai’s first PTF conversion.
Continental (CO) and United Airlines (UA) pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Assn. (ALPA), have voted to accept a tentative agreement on a joint collective bargaining agreement reached with United Continental Holdings.
News from Travel Technology Update: Sabre’s settlement agreement with American Airlines (AA) contains “an agreed upon period during which AA will only negotiate with Sabre regarding a new passenger processing system,” according to documents filed in the carrier’s bankruptcy court.
The China Air Transport Assn. (CATA) has welcomed the European Union’s (EU) decision to suspend its Emissions Trading System (ETS) for flights into and out of Europe for one year to allow time for ICAO to finalize a global scheme.
European flights face a possible disruption Wednesday as 40 unions from 23 countries plot a Europe-wide action to protest austerity measures and job cuts.
For the most part, the air transport industry has reacted positively to the news that the European Commission (EC) has agreed to suspend application of its controversial Emissions Trading System (ETS) to flights operating to and from Europe until after the ICAO Assembly next fall.
The aviation industry has welcomed the European Commission’s decision to suspend its Emissions Trading System (ETS) for flights into and out of Europe for a period of one year to allow time for ICAO to finalize a global scheme.
US FAA, airlines and aviation labor unions have announced a partnership with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to share summarized safety information that could help prevent accidents.
Global Eagle Acquisition Corp. has signed definitive agreements to acquire 100% of satellite connectivity provider Row 44 and approximately 86% of entertainment content supplier Advanced Inflight Alliance AG (AIA).
The International Airlines Group (IAG), parent company of British Airways and Iberia (IB), reported a third-quarter operating profit of €270 million ($344 million), down 25.6% from an operating profit of €363 million, before exceptional items—€301 million excluding British Midland International (bmi)—in the year-ago period.
Airline association chiefs have joined forces in calls to remove air traffic growth restrictions—such as overreaching government policies, exorbitant taxes, and a lack of cohesive and timely plans for air traffic management modernization and airport capacity expansion.
The European Parliament's Transport and Tourism Committee has rejected European Commission (EC) proposals to boost competition in ground-handling services at major EU airports.
Airbus parent EADS reported third-quarter net income of €309 million ($395.7 million), down 1% from a €312 million net profit in the year-ago period, on a 15% rise in revenue to €12.32 billion.
Asian carriers continue to be hit hard by the cargo market slump brought on by a global economic slowdown and weak consumer confidence in Europe and the US, the head of the Assn. of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) said Thursday.
