PTEParis: Collins Aerospace showcases recently acquired FlightAware

Having acquired the digital aviation company, FlightAware, at the end of 2021 Collins Aerospace has been showcasing how data analytics and machine learning can improve decision-making and enhance overall airport operations during this week’s Passenger Terminal Expo (PTE) in Paris. FlightAware provides global flight tracking solutions, as well as predictive technology, analytics and decision-making tools, all of which are helping Collins unlock the full power of the connected ecosystem for its… (www.regionalgateway.net) עוד...

Sullenberger Abruptly Resigns as ICAO Ambassador

C.B. “Sully” Sullenberger, the pilot who successfully dead sticked an Airbus A320 to a safe landing on New York’s Hudson River in 2009 after hitting a flock of geese, said late last week that he would step down as U.S. envoy to the Montreal-based International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), effective this Friday (July 1). (www.ainonline.com) עוד...

Collins Aerospace and Metron Aviation to combine forces and modernize global Air Traffic Management (ATM)

MADRID (June 21, 2022) – Building on years of collaboration, Collins Aerospace and Metron Aviation have agreed on a strategic relationship to integrate their proven capabilities in digital aviation solutions in order to develop and deploy Traffic Flow Management (TFM) products and services for Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) around the world. This alliance will leverage each company’s expertise in aviation-dedicated network systems, Air/Ground communications, flight planning and route… (www.linkedin.com) עוד...

European Union drops mask mandate for flights and airports

The European Union is dropping its mask mandate in airports and on flights beginning next week as COVID-19 cases across the bloc continue to fall. From Monday, it will no longer be required for passengers to wear face masks in transit, EU's Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) said in a Wednesday statement. (www.businessinsider.com) עוד...

Step By Step: Training Top Gun's Actors To Perform In F-18s

The movie Top Gun: Maverick presented a somewhat unique challenge when it came to shooting the film. Actors and actresses are used to acting on the ground, moving at a steady pace, if at all. Sitting them in a military jet that can go supersonic poses its own challenges. Simple Flying recently sat down with Kevin LaRosa Jr., the film’s aerial coordinator, to discuss everything from how the film was shot to training the cast to be able to act while inside a military aircraft flying as it would in… (simpleflying.com) עוד...

New School in North Texas Could Be Key to Solving Staffing Issues in Aviation Industry

With summer travel demand surging past pre-pandemic levels, passengers are dealing with cancellations and delays. It's made worse by the ongoing pilot shortage and staffing crisis. Major airlines are in full recruitment mode and local programs might be the key to bringing new talent into the industry.There was talk of a pilot shortage even before the pandemic. But when air travel plunged in 2020, it forced so many pilots into furloughs and early retirement. Now there's this huge gap… (www.nbcdfw.com) עוד...

Aviation News in Brief 14 June 2022

Find out the latest on: NAVBLUE, Rusada, Kale Logistics, Vietjet, Thales, Collins Aerospace, Iraqi Airways, Ramco Aviation, Airport Dimensions, Sparc Technology, Servy, Burrana, S. S. White Technologies, Awery Aviation Software, IBS, Antonov Airlines, Flydocs, Conduce Group, Wamos Air, Moment, Etihad Cargo, Air Astana, ADB SAFEGATE (asianaviation.com) עוד...

U.S. airline bookings dropped 17% in April as flights got even more expensive

U.S. airline bookings dropped 17% last month from March, according to a report from Adobe published Thursday, one of the first signs of cooling demand for air travel as ticket prices surpass pre-Covid pandemic levels. Consumers spent $7.8 billion on domestic tickets in April, down 13% from the previous month, according to the report. (www.cnbc.com) עוד...

Why are airlines canceling so many flights?

Airlines canceled nearly 1,200 U.S. flights on Sunday and Monday, leaving passengers stranded and luggage piled up at airports across the country. Thousands more trips were scrapped across the globe as the summer travel season kicks off. (www.cbsnews.com) עוד...

Porter Airlines Prepares To Become The Embraer E2's North American Launch Customer

Canada's Porter Airlines is gearing up for the delivery of the first Embraer E2 aircraft in North America. In March, the airline shared photos of the aircraft on the production line at Embraer's facilities in São José Dos Campos, Brazil. Since then, the airline has also posted updates of its first Embraer aircraft being painted and receiving its wings. (simpleflying.com) עוד...