AsBAA, Asia's non-profit representative body for the business and general aviation industry (BA/GA) has announced that its Chairperson, Jenny Lau, will stand down at the upcoming annual general meeting (AGM) in Singapore 11 June 2019.

The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) announced today that it has named Leigh Bochicchio its new executive director, effective 17 June. Bochicchio was selected after an extensive external search process, supported by a specialized non-profit recruiting firm.

Two years after the launch of its industry-first software platform connecting operators with aircrew for freelance and contract flights at EBACE 2017, hullo Aircrew is pleased to report a 200% growth in its membership. It holds 3,000 candidates on its database and recently moved into offering permanent air crew positions, in response to demand. The London Oxford Airport based company will have a presence on the stand of their new collaborative partner Jet Aviation (Stand A18) and will be available to discuss how smooth the process is for operators to source aircrew.

The guests of the Lufthansa First Class lounges in Munich will be able to enjoy a special culinary treat: three-star chef Harald Wohlfahrt has created a special three-course experience for the lounges' visitors. Until 15 June, the menu features lobster with pineapple-mango chutney and crustacean foam, followed by veal two ways with hummus and beech mushrooms. A mousse dome with raspberry ice cream and rhubarb is offered for dessert. Over the course of several days, Wohlfahrt is providing advanced training for the chefs of the Lufthansa First Class lounges and introducing them to the secrets of Michelin-star cuisine.

Inflite The Jet Centre, part of the Inflite group of companies, based at London Stansted Airport, is pleased to announce it has received Authorised Service Centre status from Rolls-Royce to support the engines that power Embraer's Legacy 600 and 650 business jets. Effective immediately, Inflite will deliver the OEM's CorporateCare® and CorporateCare Enhanced MRO services to the Rolls-Royce AE 3007, covering line maintenance and power by the hour support.

Sexual harassment is rife in Germany's airline industry, according to a survey of cabin staff.

A Qantas flight departing Tokyo bound for Sydney was forced to divert and land in Cairns after passengers heard a "loud bang" from their aircraft's engine.

A Myanmar National Airlines plane landed safely at Mandalay airport after suffering a nose wheel failure on Sunday morning, a police officer of the airport told Xinhua.

ANTONOV Airlines has flown aid and personnel from Chalons Vatry Airport (XCR) in France, to Beira (BEW) in Mozambique to assist with humanitarian efforts in the region in the aftermath of Cyclone Idai.

Innovative aircraft and engines leasing, trading and part-out specialist APOC Aviation has purchased two Boeing 737-700 airframes from previous owners Infinity Transportation. MSN34303 and MSN20752 were previously in BBJ configuration operated by PrivateAir SA - as such, both aircraft accumulated low flight cycles compared to commercial usage.