Signature Aviation Launches BRAVO programme: Signature Aviation has introduced BRAVO by Signature, a free membership programme with a hospitality focus to amplify the guest experience for small and medium-sized Jet A operators. BRAVO by Signature has been in development for the past year and was built to address the changing needs of one of the largest, yet often underserved, segments in private aviation. The program was piloted with over 800 hundred small and medium-sized Jet A operators, easing their ability to utilize Signature’s industry leading footprint of private aviation terminals along with a best price commitment, Signature Gold status, discounts with TECHNICAir MRO, benefits from key partners, and dedicated email support. Guests joining BRAVO by Signature will be provided with significant Jet A fuel discounts and benefits, backed by Signature’s Best Price Commitment, which ensures access to the best available non-negotiated rates at Signature’s US-based private aviation terminals. Membership will also include Gold Status benefits in the Signature Status program and access to dedicated email support. Pilots in the BRAVO program are also eligible to earn points through membership in Signature’s TailWins program.
Neos chooses Lufthansa Systems for crew management: Lufthansa Systems announced that Neos, the Italian airline that is part of Alpitour World, has selected NetLine/Crew as its crew management system. The solution covers the complete process and will help Neos to optimise their crew management at a time when the airline’s fleet is growing from 16 to 20 aircraft. NetLine/Crew supports Neos in automating their crew management process and will be operated in the Global Aviation Cloud. That makes it easier to scale to future growth, and to adapt to dynamic business requirements more efficiently. Crew management is a complex process that includes pairing, assignment, and crew control. The availability of crew resources, their training requirements, and the fair distribution of duties, wishes, and preferences must be reconciled with network needs, operational and legal regulations, economic requirements, and logistical aspects. NetLine/Crew covers all these issues with 24/7 operations, support, and unique industry experience, helping airlines to reduce costs, improve crew productivity, and manage planning challenges as well as short-term operational challenges.
CPaT signs contract with Euroavia Airlines: CPaT Global, the world’s leading provider of distance learning for the airline and aviation industry, announced they have been awarded a contract with a new cargo operator, Euroavia Airlines. CPaT will provide Euroavia with Boeing B767 Aircraft Systems and General Subjects courses, as well as Aircraft Procedures. “CPaT Global is excited to announce our new partnership with start-up cargo operator, Euroavia Airlines,” said Capt. Greg Darrow, Vice President of Sales. “As the leading distance learning provider for cargo airlines, our highest quality training solutions will ensure their crew is equipped with the essential knowledge and skills to operate their Boeing B767 aircraft safely and efficiently.” Euroavia Airlines is a new cargo airline with the Boeing 767-300 BDSF, offering a range of services to meet the diverse needs of its customers. These services include scheduled and ACMI chartered cargo flights, express delivery services, temperature-controlled cargo transportation, and oversized cargo handling. With the capability of the B767-300 BDSF to carry significant cargo loads over long distances, the airline can cater to a wide range of industries, including e-commerce, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and perishable goods.
Sabre signs distribution agreement with Delta: Sabre has finalised a multi-year renewal of its distribution agreement with Delta Air Lines. The long-term agreement enables Sabre-connected travel agents to access both traditional EDIFACT and New Distribution Capability (NDC) content, enhancing their ability to provide comprehensive travel offers to their customers. Earlier this year, Delta announced details of its selling and servicing transformation, which includes NDC. Sabre and the airline will collaborate on the integration of NDC content into Sabre’s travel marketplace to support this strategy. The renewed agreement underscores a shared commitment to the third-party distribution ecosystem and collaborative retail innovation. Regardless of technology, Sabre-connected agencies can offer a rich array of travel choices, which will evolve to include additional price points and omnichannel servicing.
Airbus ships third European Service Module: Orion’s third European Service Module (ESM-3) is leaving Airbus’ facilities in Bremen, Germany, and heading to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA, where it will be assembled and tested with the Crew Module. This third mission of NASA’s Artemis programme will mark the first human return to the lunar surface since Apollo 17 in 1972. ESM-3, built by Airbus under contract to the European Space Agency (ESA), will play a critical role in supporting four astronauts during their three-week mission aboard the Orion spacecraft: from the moment they leave Earth, their journey into lunar orbit, docking with the lunar landing system Starship HLS, and their safe return to Earth. Space is an incredibly harsh environment with temperatures dipping as low as -200°C. To keep the astronauts safe and comfortable Airbus has developed comprehensive thermal energy control systems to keep the crew module between 18 and 24°C by radiating excess heat out of the ship but also keeping the cold at bay. In addition, the ESM provides essential elements to the astronauts during their trip to and from the Moon, “NASA asked us to create a standard atmosphere similar to Earth, which means we have to add nitrogen to the cabin. The ESM carries 90 kilograms of oxygen and 30 kilogrammes of nitrogen. We also use the nitrogen to pump drinking water from the 240-litre tank for the astronauts,” said Zimmermann.
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