Ahead of the World ATM Congress in Madrid from 10-12 March, GlobalData examines one of the key issues currently affecting the industry: combatting the capacity crunch. Developed in joint collaboration with technology firm Leidos, Intelligent Approach safely and dynamically separates airport arrivals by time instead of distance, calculating the optimum gap between arriving aircraft for the wind conditions. By displaying the dynamic separation and spacing indicators to … [Read more...] about New airport approach system increases punctuality and reduces carbon emissions
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TIACA launches new event series
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announces the launch of a new event series: the TIACA 4Cargo Conferences and Workshops, designed for subject matter experts and thought leaders in specialized cargo domains such as Airports, Sustainability, Drones and more. The feedback received through the recent membership survey confirms members expect TIACA to play an active role in educating the industry on specific topics linked to economics of air cargo, infrastructure … [Read more...] about TIACA launches new event series
Airbus and CAAS collaborate to enable urban air mobility
Airbus and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enable urban air mobility (UAM) in Singapore. The MOU was signed at the Singapore Airshow 2020 between Jean-Brice Dumont, Executive Vice-President, Engineering, Airbus and Kevin Shum, Director-General of CAAS. The collaboration aims to bring UAM services and platforms to reality in Singapore’s urban environment, with the target to enhance industry productivity … [Read more...] about Airbus and CAAS collaborate to enable urban air mobility
Satys announces new Singapore operations in the Bombardier Service Centre at Singapore Airshow
World leader in aircraft painting with more than 800 aircraft painted each year, Satys continues the development of its Aftermarket and VIP Painting Business Unit with the operation of two new paint hangars, based at the Bombardier Singapore Service Center, the largest private aircraft maintenance center (MRO) in South East Asia. Bombardier’s line of business jets is the most comprehensive of any original equipment manufacturer (OEM), with three leading aircraft families. Its line of … [Read more...] about Satys announces new Singapore operations in the Bombardier Service Centre at Singapore Airshow
Generali Munich Marathon and Munich Airport launch the Around the World Challenge
Relay teams comprised of four runners have the challenge of running a total of 41.195 kilometers: Every year, the relay teams that participate in the Munich Marathon train hard to cross the finish line. In 2020, with Munich Airport as the lead sponsor, the Munich Marathon is taking it a step further. In the "Around the World Challenge", we invite everyone to put together a team, lace up your shoes and run for a good cause! A new goal every year The Around the World … [Read more...] about Generali Munich Marathon and Munich Airport launch the Around the World Challenge
American Airlines appoints new President Cargo and Vice President International Operations
American Airlines announced that Rick Elieson, President of Cargo, has been named as President Cargo and Vice President International Operations. In this expanded role, Elieson will continue to lead the Cargo division and assumes the leadership of American’s international airport operations in 60 countries. He takes over International Operations from Jim Butler, who was recently named as Senior Vice President – Airport Operations and Cargo. All airline operations were reorganized under Butler … [Read more...] about American Airlines appoints new President Cargo and Vice President International Operations
