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Southwest Airlines, TWU 555 sign collective bargaining agreement for Ramp, Operations and Cargo Agents

March 22, 2024

Southwest Airlines has confirmed the approval of a collective bargaining agreement with the Transport Workers Union Local 555 (TWU 555) for nearly 18,000 of its ramp, operations, provisioning and cargo agents. This agreement covers the second-largest group of employees among the airline’s 12 labour agreements. Adam Carlisle, Vice President of Labor Relations at Southwest Airlines,

GKN Aerospace is joining HyFIVE Consortium

GKN Aerospace joins HyFIVE Consortium to lead liquid-hydrogen fuel system development

March 21, 2024

GKN Aerospace partners with Marshall, Parker Meggitt, University of Manchester, University of Bath, and Cardiff University in the HyFIVE consortium. HyFIVE marks a significant step forward in the development of a world-leading liquid-hydrogen fuel system and future supply chain. This collaboration underscores GKN Aerospace’s dedication to driving innovation and sustainability in the aviation sector. The

British Airways is embarking on a multi-million-pound investment programme to overhaul its ground support equipment at Heathrow Airport © British Airways

British Airways overhauls airport equipment at Heathrow to reduce emissions

March 20, 2024

British Airways is embarking on a multi-million-pound investment programme to overhaul its ground support equipment at Heathrow Airport, as part of its commitment to reducing emissions both in the air and on the ground. The airline will gradually be replacing its ground vehicles at Heathrow, such as vans and cars, cargo transporters and passenger steps,

Inter Terminals Sweden partners with SAS to expand SAF facility in Port of Gävle

March 20, 2024

Inter Terminals Sweden is teaming up with SAS to enhance its aviation fuel capabilities in the Port of Gävle. The project involves repurposing tanks from traditional fossil heating oil storage to create a blending and storage facility for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This expansion aligns with SAS’s ambitious environmental objectives to fuel SAF equivalent to

Alaska Airlines aircraft maintenance staff approved a new five-year contract © Ingrid Barrentine

Alaska Airlines aircraft maintenance staff approve new contract

March 18, 2024

Alaska Airlines’ maintenance technicians, controllers and affiliated employees, represented by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), have given their stamp of approval to a new five-year contract. Negotiated over a span of 12 months, the agreement introduces significant enhancements, including boosted wages, augmented retirement contributions, and improvements in quality of life. “This agreement not only

The partnership between Lilium and Atlantic Aviation aims to establish a planned network to support operators of the Lilium Jet  © Lilium

Lilium and Atlantic Aviation sign MoU to electrify existing airport infrastructure

March 15, 2024

Lilium and Atlantic Aviation, a fixed-based operation (FBO) and aviation services provider, have signed an MoU to prepare Atlantic’s network of more than 100 FBOs for the Lilium Jet’s upcoming regional air mobility service launch in the United States.  This strategic partnership will work to ensure seamless compatibility between the Lilium Jet and Atlantic’s network of

A350F in future livery design as revealed at Paris Le Bourget © Airbus

Airbus establishes OpenCargoLab in collaboration with airfreight industry leaders

March 14, 2024

Airbus has launched the OpenCargoLab, a collaborative initiative with leading partners from the airline, logistics and handling sectors, focusing on the entire airfreight ecosystem. The collaboration involves a team of experts from CHAMP Cargosystems, Fraport, KLM Cargo, Kuehne+Nagel and Swissport. Together, the partners will work to drive digital, resource-saving concepts, contributing to more resilient and

Archer’s goal is to transform urban travel, replacing 60–90-minute commutes by car with estimated 10-30 minute electric air taxi flights © Archer

Archer and Falcon Aviation to jointly develop vertiport network

March 14, 2024

Archer Aviation has released that Falcon Aviation, a prominent aviation services operator in the UAE, has been selected as its vertiport infrastructure partner for critical locations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This collaboration marks a significant step towards launching Archer’s Midnight flying car with Falcon Aviation in the UAE and across the MENA region as

Harry Ackerman, CEO of OPUL Jets © OPUL Jets

OPUL Jets launches operations in UK, Isle of Man and UAE

March 13, 2024

OPUL Jets, a new UK provider of private air charter services, is commencing operations with an initial fleet comprising one Bombardier Global Express XRS and two Bombardier Learjet 40 and Learjet 45 business jets. Two G-registered light jets will be hangered at London Biggin Hill Airport, as well as the Isle of Man’s Ronaldsway Airport,

Embraer-X partners with Greentown Labs