Weekly Newsletter - 9th January 2025
Avianca to adopt Lufthansa Technik’s digital ecosystem
Avianca has become the first airline in the Americas to fully leverage Lufthansa Technik’s Digital Tech Ops Ecosystem, marking a significant step in its ongoing digitalization journey. Through a new agreement with Lufthansa Technik’s subsidiary, flydocs, the Colombian airline will digitize its fleet’s records and asset management, optimizing technical operations across its entire value stream. Read more...
John Wiitala is new VP of maintenance and engineering at Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines has appointed John Wiitala as its new Vice President of Maintenance and Engineering, a key leadership role as the airline continues its expansion into a global carrier. Wiitala, who brings over three decades of experience from United Airlines in technical operations, will oversee the airline’s maintenance division, ensuring the safety and compliance of its 237 Boeing aircraft across multiple maintenance bases. Read more...
PTC Industries launches India’s first advanced titanium VAR facility
PTC Industries, through its subsidiary Aerolloy Technologies, has achieved a milestone by commissioning India’s first-ever Vacuum Arc Remelting (VAR) furnace, positioning the country among an elite group of nations, including the US, Russia, China, France, and the UK, capable of producing aerospace-grade titanium alloy ingots. Read more...
Jon Hein to lead landing gear and accessories division of?West Star?
West Star Aviation Appoints Jon Hein as New Regional Sales Manager for Landing Gear and Accessories. With over 21 years of experience in the aviation industry, Hein steps into the role following the retirement of longtime leader Steve Fleeman. Read more...