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Boeing has announced that in partnership with Southwest Airlines (SWA) and Aeroxchange Ltd., it has “successfully completed the aerospace industry’s first parts shipment accompanied by a digital 8130-3 certificate—an electronic version of the FAA-governed 8130-3 Authorized Release Certificate.” Boeing reports that this milestone “advances supply chain security by preventing unapproved spare parts from entering the aerospace aftermarket.” William Ampofo, senior …
In line with market expectations and customer needs, Vallair has introduced “a new governance structure across its maintenance centres.” Vallair says the reorganisation is “designed to enhance management efficiency and sustain the Group’s long-term development ambitions.” According to Vallair: “Grégoire Lebigot resumes his role as CEO of Vallair Industries, and now also as CEO of the Châteauroux MRO centre. He will …
Airline alliance, oneworld has “hosted its first-ever Innovation Summit on Monday as a precursor to the World Aviation Festival in Lisbon.” Onewold says “The event connected digital, customer experience and sustainability leaders from across the alliance with innovators, industry partners, start-ups and scale-ups for a deep dive into new technologies that are being both successfully deployed and considered for future …
TrueNoord, aircraft leasing company, has appointed “Basil Gygax in the role of Sales Director Africa, Middle East & CIS.” According to TrueNoord, “as a respected industry expert, Gygax joins TrueNoord with a strong background in the regional sector. Most recently holding the position as Head of Customer Finance – EMEA at Embraer, he has also held positions at Credit Suisse …
Star Alliance’s Los Angeles Lounge has once again been “named North America’s Leading Airport Lounge at the World Travel Awards 2025, marking the sixth consecutive year it has received this top honour.” CEO of Star Alliance Airline, Theo Panagiotoulias said “our commitment at Star Alliance is to create seamless and connected journeys for travellers, and our lounges play an important …
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has certified Nigerian aviation company, Elin Air with the “Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) Certificates and Operations Specification (OPSPEC).” Elin Air says the certification enables it “to expand its scope of operations, moving beyond maintenance of its own fleet to servicing third-party aircraft.” This certification comes after Elin Air’s “historic achievement earlier in the year, …
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), in partnership with Paystack, a Nigerian financial technology (fintech) company has commenced “the roll-out of operation go cashless, a cashless contactless payment solution across all airports beginning with Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.” FAAN says: “all payments at FAAN’s revenue points, including airport Access Gates, Car Parks, …
Qatar Airways Cargo and Cainiao, a global e-commerce logistics leader, have “launched an expanded strategic partnership to accelerate cross-border e-commerce delivery.” According to the cargo carrier, “this long-term collaboration significantly strengthens the existing partnership, enhancing global connectivity and addressing the growing demand for fast, reliable international logistics.” The agreement was formalised by Mr. Mark Drusch, Chief Officer Cargo at Qatar …
In a move aimed at eliminating duplication, improving efficiency and providing applicants with a faster and seamless service experience, Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has implemented an online Personnel Licensing (PEL) services platform for all new and pending applications. The new system according to the Authority was developed to deliver a simplified, faster, and more transparent application experience, enabling stakeholders to apply from anywhere, at any …
As of September 1, 2025, the Board of Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) has appointed Mr. Urvesh J. Desai as Managing Director of the company to continue the repositioning of the organization and “align airport development with national tourism goals to position Zambia as a leading regional destination.” The appointment of Mr. Desai, according to the airport company, “underscores the …
