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Air Astana
Air Astana passes 10th IATA operational safety audit
Air Astana has successfully passed the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) for the tenth time. The audit was first conducted in 2007 and since then the airline has been confirming its compliance with international safety standards every two years. IOSA is an internationally recognised evaluation system designed to assess the operational management and control systems of an airline. The programme…
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Air Astana
Air Astana Group simultaneously conducts six year and twelve year C-Checks for the first time
Air Astana Group is simultaneously conducting 6-year and 12-year C-Check onAirbus A320 family aircraft for the first time. The complex maintenance procedure isbeing carried out at the Engineering centre in Astana. Both procedures are among the most complex types of maintenance requiringalmost complete disassembly of the aircraft followed by test flights to confirm fullserviceability. These inspections cover all aircraft systems,…
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Airbus
Grupo Abra Orders 50 A320neo and 7 A330-900 Aircraft from Airbus
Grupo Abra — the parent company of Avianca, GOL Linhas Aéreas, and Wamos Air — has signed a major agreement with Airbus to expand its fleet. The group placed an order for 50 A320neo aircraft and will add up to 7 A330-900 widebodies through leasing arrangements. This move reflects Grupo Abra’s strategy to strengthen its position in the Latin American…
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Airlines
AFI KLM E&M and SunExpress Sign Long-Term Engine Maintenance Agreement
✓ Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) and SunExpress have signed a new long-term agreement for the maintenance of CFM56-7B engines powering the airline’s Boeing 737 Next Generation fleet. ✓ Under the agreement, AFI KLM E&M will provide comprehensive maintenance and technical support — including shop visit services — for the CFM56-7B engines in SunExpress’s fleet.
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News
What Are the White Trails Behind Airplanes?
We’ve all seen the long white streaks that airplanes leave behind in the sky. These are called “contrails,” short for condensation trails. At cruising altitude, temperatures typically hover around –50°C, depending on the season. The airplane’s surface and the exhaust gases from its engines are much warmer than the surrounding air. When the hot exhaust mixes with the frigid atmosphere,…
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Airlines
EVA Air Flight Attendant’s Death Under Investigation Amid “Leave Pressure” Allegations
A 34-year-old EVA Air flight attendant, identified as Sun, reportedly fell ill during duty last month and later sought medical attention at a clinic. After returning home, her condition worsened, and she was hospitalized on September 26. She passed away ten days later. Following the incident, Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor launched an investigation into EVA Air’s working conditions and shift…
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Airlines
American Airlines CEO Earned $15.6 Million in 2024
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom earned $15.6 million in 2024. His annual salary was $1.3 million, while the rest of his compensation came from stock awards and performance incentives. In 2023, Isom had earned more than $31 million, making him one of the highest-paid airline executives in the world at the time. Compared to that, his 2024 earnings represent a…
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Airlines
Delta CEO Earned $27 Million in One Year
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian earned a total of $27.1 million in 2024. While his base salary was under $1 million, the rest of his compensation came from bonuses, stock awards, and performance incentives. About $15 million of that total was from performance-based cash bonuses. In addition, he received $10.9 million in stock awards tied to the company’s long-term…
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Airlines
America’s New Ultra-Luxury Airline: Magnifica Air
At the 2023 National Business Aviation Association Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas, a new U.S.-based “ultra-luxury” airline was unveiled: Magnifica Air. The airline plans to begin operations in 2027, using Airbus A220 and A321neo aircraft — but with an entirely customized configuration featuring only 44 to 54 seats. The A321neo fleet will include four private suites and a…
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Air France
Transavia France to Receive Ground Services from TGS for Sabiha Gökçen Flights
Transavia France, the low-cost carrier of the Air France–KLM Group, had previously announced that it will begin scheduled flights from Paris Orly Airport to Sabiha Gökçen Airport starting October 26. The airline has now selected TGS as its ground handling service provider for its operations at Sabiha Gökçen.
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