Miami-based Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) said Mexican carrier Aeronaves has ordered six AEI CJR200 SF freighter conversions. The work on the aircraft is being carried out at AEI's facility in Alabama, with the first to be sent to Aeronaves in June 2023 and the last a...
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Maersk launching US-China cargo flights
A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) is launching two air freight services between the US and China. The "new customer-backed air corridor" is aimed at closing a "connectivity gap" between the countries, which are by far the world's two biggest economies “With the...
FAA hiring inspectors for hazardous cargo
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is looking for inspectors to join its teams across the US. The "multiple" openings for staff to review handling and shipping procedures for hazardous materials carried on aircraft. Salaries start at just under $50,000, with...
PLANA expands US footprint with new office in Silicon Valley and Irvine
South Korea’s PLANA is all set to expand its wings in the US with new branches in Silicon Valley and Irvine, California. This expansion will accelerate the FAA certification process of the Advance Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft and aid PLANA in global expansion. PLANA...
Air Canada’s Edinburgh-Toronto route resuming in June
Air Canada will "resume and extend" its Edinburgh-Toronto service, according to Edinburgh Airport, which announced the route would re-open on June 2 with "up to daily" flights in summer before a thrice-weekly winter schedule is implemented. “We are pleased to announce...
AAR announces deal for nine Boeing 757s
Aviation services company AAR's subsidiary AAR Supply Chain is acquire nine Boeing 757-200 passenger aircraft, the parent company announced on March 29. The airplanes were equipped with 18 Rolls-Royce RB211 engines from American Airlines, the most recent operator, and...
Sabre announces enhancing of deal with American Airlines
Travel tech business Sabre has announced the availability of American Airlines' NDC offers through its global distribution system. "Starting on April 3, Sabre-connected travel buyers, agencies and developer partners will be able to shop, book, and service American's...
Avidbots says Neo floor-cleaning robot in factor in prestigious airport awards
Canadian robot maker Avidbots's floor cleaner Neo has again featured in the recent world's best airport awards by Skytrax, an aviation rating company in the UK. "Six of the world’s top 10 airports have deployed Neo, the autonomous floor scrubbing robot," Avidbots...
DDC lines up navigation tech upgrade for cargo drone
Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Pegasus Imagery to develop on-board detect and avoid technology for DDC's heavy-lift Condor remote piloted aircraft. DDC said the idea is to integrate Pegasus' proprietary A3S tech, described as...
GA Telesis expands relationship with Honeywell
GA Telesis has won a multi-year global exclusive distribution rights deal with Honeywell Aerospace for CFM56-5B factory new flex shafts. Florida-based GA Telesis said the deal marked a "significant expansion" of the companies' business relationship. "The GAT Flight...
Raleigh-Durham chooses construction firms for airport upgrade and expansion
Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority has selected Balfour Beatty’s Building operations, joint venture partner Metcon, in association with Right Build and Varnedoe Construction, to deliver an approximately $650 million phased construction programme). The building work...
AAR announces deal with Collins Aerospace business
Aviation services company AAR has announced a distribution agreement with Cloud Cap Technology, a Collins Aerospace Mission Systems business. This agreement adds to AAR’s presence in the unmanned aerial system (UAS) market and will see the company stock, promote, and...