Aviation Flash - 27th July 2018
There is an almost unprecedented heatwave engulfing most parts of the UK currently as the aviation industry has also had its fair share of heated moments.
Air traffic control strikes are particularly widespread in Europe. This has caused some carriers to submit a joint complaint as they protect against profit loss and widespread flight disruptions.
Like the summer in the UK, the industry is beginning to wonder how long this will last?
Gazprom fueled more than 13,000 flights during the recent FIFA World Cup.
Q2 for Boeing looked good this year as its profits rise by 26%.
Swissport is to sell its activities in France.
Heathrow Airport recorded its busiest ever first half of the year recently.
More than $192bn worth of deals were signed at the Farnborough International Airshow recently.
easyJet is looking to recruit more than 1200 new cabin crew.
BA is to launch the UK's first route to Pittsburgh soon.
Meridian has opened a new hanger at Teterboro Airport.
Duncan Aviation opened a new sales office in Phoenix, AZ recently.
A report by JSSI stated that business aviation activity is 'soaring'.
A Mitsubishi regional jet was forced to pull out of a display at Farnborough as it sustained damage.
TrueNoord secured $500m to refinance its entire portfolio.
Copenhagen Airport appointed a new CEO: Rasmus Lund.
Cartwright delivered its first GSE product following its acquisition of Emtek Services.
The EU has formatted new rules to ensure that air crew are mentally fit to fly.
Menzies has sold its media distribution arm after decades of service.
Turkish Cargo has approved the CSafe RAP Pharma container.
Cathay Pacific and Unilode have concluded successful trails for a new track and trace innovation.
Qatar has increased its belly cargo operation with a new route to Gothenburg.
Swiss WorldCargo is now fully IATA CEIV pharma certified, the airline announced.