The Aviation AM Centre, an additive manufacturing (AM) centre for certified cabin interior polymer parts has opened in Dusseldorf, designed to improve sustainability and address the challenges of aircraft operators and MRO organisations, which need to reduce costs and downtime
The organisers of Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) have announced details of the airline buyers and exhibitors set to attend its new AIX Virtual event, which will take place online from 14-16 September 2021
The USA’s TSA is restarting its Crew Member Self-Defense (CMSD) training in early July. The programme was previously paused due to Covid-19, but with unruly passenger incidents on the rise, the TSA has decided it is appropriate to bolster crew training
EASA and the ECDC have issued a new version of the Aviation Health Safety Protocol, to provide operational guidance and risk-based recommendations for Covid-safe air travel. The updated protocol is based on the latest scientific evidence, epidemiological situation and policy developments
Chris Wood, the founder of Flying Disabled, has received an MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) on the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours list, for services to aviation accessibility
The Böllhoff Group has acquired SNEP SA, a French manufacturer of fasteners for the aerospace industry, with effect from 1 June 2021. This 100% acquisition is intended to enable Böllhoff to further expand its market position in technical fasteners
Air France has received the Diamond Award in the APEX Health Safety powered by SimpliFlying awards, which recognise airlines’ efforts at implementing the strictest health and safety measures
In recognition if the importance of a strong and efficient supply chain as well as close collaboration with suppliers, FACC has rewarded its top contractors in the FACC Excellent Supplier Awards
On a milestone day the USA’s TSA screened more than two million travellers – the highest screening volume since the pandemic began. Prior to the pandemic, TSA screened, on average, 2 to 2.5 million travellers per day
IATA welcomes Spain and France’s relaxation of Covid-19 border measures for vaccinated passengers, but expresses “ongoing disappointment” at the failure to implement harmonised measures across Europe and “deep frustration” at the lack of coordination among governments worldwide for a data-driven risk-managed approach
