Approximately 150 skilled aerospace workers in Fareham, UK, are escalating their strike action after claiming their employer, Eaton Ltd, a supplier of aviation parts including interconnects, has continued to fail to make a pay offer that would bring them in line with industry averages
Global air traffic demand has returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2024, with airlines now turning their attention to fleet expansion while overcoming production issues. A new report by the Alton Aviation Consultancy projects that 10,000 more aircraft will operate by 2034, despite supply chain constraints
Aerospace Engineering Solutions (AES) has announced the successful completion and approval from EASA for a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to modify an Airbus A321-200 cabin for beOnd, the premium leisure airline
Virgin Atlantic’s new autumn/winter menu is influenced by contemporary British cuisine, offering seasonality and comfort to passengers in every travel class. The airline is also bringing on board a range of feel-good beverages and new options for pre-flight relaxation in the flagship London Heathrow Clubhouse
APEX has announced the full list of airline industry leaders speaking at APEX/IFSA Global Expo in Long Beach on 28 to 30 October. The lineup of high-profile speakers includes Benjamin Smith, CEO of Air France-KLM, Michael Rousseau, president and CEO of Air Canada, and Shai Weiss, CEO of Virgin Atlantic
Deutsche Aircraft has entered into a partnership with Weerts Group for the construction of its Final Assembly Line (FAL) for the D328eco turboprop regional aircraft, which can carry up to 40 passengers in commuter specification. The site at Leipzig/Halle Airport is expected to become operational in the fourth quarter of 2025, with capacity of 48 aircraft annually
1 in 3 adults in the UK are deaf or have hearing loss, and many are planning at least one holiday in the next year – but more than half worry about communicating with crew. In this film released to mark International Week of Deaf People, Virgin Atlantic crew trained in British Sign Language (BSL) showed some special guests how they provide a warm welcome, assist with onboard navigation, and generally make the onboard experience more accessible
Gogo has announced it is acquiring Satcom Direct in order to establish a multi-orbit, multi-band, global in-flight connectivity provider serving the business aviation and military/government mobility markets. In addition to a LEO-GEO-ATG network, the acquisition will bring scale and cost synergies
Thompson Aero Seating has launched VantageNOVA, its first angled business-class seat for twin-aisle aircraft. The outboard column can be configured as herringbone or reverse herringbone, alongside the centre double reverse-herringbone seats
Mark Allen Group, owner of Aircraft Interiors International, has acquired Sixth Continent Holdings, owner of The Moodie Davitt Report. The Moodie Davitt Report is a leading media, events and business intelligence player in the global travel retail and airport commercial revenues sector
