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Air Berlin simulates curved and steep approaches for Frankfurt

An Air Berlin 737 simulated new noise abatement landing approaches for Frankfurt International airport at the German Aerospace Centre’s (DLR) research airport at Brunswick yesterday (September 6).

Jet Airways plans joint MRO facility in India

Jet Airways is to jointly set up a maintenance facility in India with an "experienced" MRO provider, India’s Business Standard has reported.

TACV Cabo Verde Airlines contracts Direct Maintenance

TACV Cabo Verde Airlines, the national flag carrier of Cabo Verde, has contracted Direct Maintenance to provide line maintenance services at Amsterdam Schiphol airport.

Alitalia selects UFIS resource management system for ground handling

Alitalia Ground Handling has selected UFIS Airport Solutions’ resource management system for its operations at Rome Fiumicino.

UPS 747 crashes in Dubai

An UPS 747-400F crashed shortly after takeoff in Dubai on Friday (September 3), killing the two pilots onboard.

Boeing conducts remote 787 testing

Boeing said that four of the five 787 flight test aircraft are conducting "remote" test operations away from their usual base in Victorville, California, this week.

Russia and Jeppesen extend airport data agreement

The Russian Ministry of Transportation and Jeppesen have agreed to renew their contract that supplies the US company with access to Russian domestic airport data.

Aero Centex FBO opens in Georgetown

Aero Centex, a FBO in Georgetown, Texas, opened last Friday (September 3).

10th anniversary celebrated at Lufthansa Technik Philippines

Lufthansa Technik Philippines says it will further expand its range of products for airline customers while increasing capacity.

TIMCO adds 767 maintenance capability

TIMCO Aviation Services is to expand its aircraft maintenance capability at its Macon, Georgia airframe facility to include 767 widebody aircraft.