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Dec 13, 2023
As the aviation industry marches toward a newly reached agreement at ICAO’s third Conference on Aviation and Alternative Fuels (CAAF/3) to reduce CO2 emissions in international by 5% by 2030, here are some global initiatives as the industry comes together to achieve these goals.
Oct 26, 2023
How SR Technics is ramping up operations for new-generation engine types and planning to reduce CO2 emissions across its global network.
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Dec 13, 2023
From May 29, Breeze will start seasonal flights between Connecticut and Orlando, operated 3X-weekly with an Airbus A220 aircraft.
Dec 13, 2023
SAS Link has completed deployment of its planned fleet of 10 Embraer E195 E1s, with the arrival of the last (of four) aircraft from lessor Azorra.
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Dec 15, 2023
The Biden administration has released guidance on its tax credit for SAF that opens the door to using corn and soybeans produced by U.S. farmers as feedstocks.
Dec 15, 2023
Dimensional Energy has closed a $20 million Series A funding round that will support construction of a power-to-liquids plant in Richmond, British Columbia.
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Aircraft & Propulsion
Mar 21, 2024
Allegiant Air has climbed back up from a 2022 position it describes as “the bottom of the industry, operationally” and sees a clear direction for improvements.
Dec 15, 2023
Azul Linhas Aéreas will take an additional four Airbus A330-900s, expanding its firm orders for the type to seven.
Dec 15, 2023
Less than three weeks after officially declaring its electric propulsion unit up for sale, Rolls-Royce is reported to have found a buyer.
Dec 15, 2023
The Biden administration has released guidance on its tax credit for SAF that opens the door to using corn and soybeans produced by U.S. farmers as feedstocks.
Dec 15, 2023
Airbus’ plan for an ultra-efficient successor to the A320 has received a funding commitment from Paris for €300 million ($330 million) per year, from 2024-27.
Interiors & Connectivity
Dec 12, 2023
Lufthansa Group is reassigning some of its airlines’ top executives as the company sets up a groupwide taskforce to improve customer satisfaction.
Dec 04, 2023
Cabin comfort is back, especially for premium classes. However, some airlines are implementing new seat designs for all travel classes.
Nov 17, 2023
The current production capacity in Qingdao is at 25,000 seats annually; it will increase to around 37,500 seats annually.
Nov 13, 2023
Royal Jordanian is growing its Boeing 787-9 fleet while improving the inflight connectivity capabilities on its aging 787-8s.
Nov 09, 2023
The first Global Airlines Airbus A380 will undergo cabin refurbishments from January 2024.
Airports & Routes
Mar 21, 2024
Allegiant Air has climbed back up from a 2022 position it describes as “the bottom of the industry, operationally” and sees a clear direction for improvements.
Dec 15, 2023
The system is designed to improve safety, operational efficiency, and navigation guidance around airport taxiways and runways.
Dec 15, 2023
A doubling of the number of unruly passengers onboard KLM flights has triggered a Netherlands initiative to stem the problem.
Dec 15, 2023
Delta Air Lines is growing its offering at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and adding two smaller-market Texas airports to its network.
Airlines & Lessors
Mar 27, 2024
JetSmart is ready to expand its operations in Argentina if the country’s new government follows through on rhetoric to further liberalize the aviation sector.
Mar 21, 2024
Allegiant Air has climbed back up from a 2022 position it describes as “the bottom of the industry, operationally” and sees a clear direction for improvements.
Jan 05, 2024
As it begins adding Boeing 737-8 aircraft to its fleet, Alaska Airlines will also modify cabins on aging 737-800s.
Dec 15, 2023
Azul Linhas Aéreas will take an additional four Airbus A330-900s, expanding its firm orders for the type to seven.
Dec 15, 2023
As four of the top 10 largest U.S. airlines seek to merge into two, performance gaps in the marketplace are widening, observes Southwest CEO Bob Jordan.
Safety, Operations & Regulation
May 02, 2024
IATA Director General Willie Walsh has described higher aviation taxes in Germany as “policy madness.”
May 02, 2024
IATA Director General Willie Walsh has described higher aviation taxes in Germany as “policy madness.”
Dec 15, 2023
The Biden administration has released guidance on its tax credit for SAF that opens the door to using corn and soybeans produced by U.S. farmers as feedstocks.
Dec 15, 2023
As four of the top 10 largest U.S. airlines seek to merge into two, performance gaps in the marketplace are widening, observes Southwest CEO Bob Jordan.
Dec 15, 2023
The system is designed to improve safety, operational efficiency, and navigation guidance around airport taxiways and runways.
Maintenance & Training
Dec 08, 2023
Third-party training inconsistent with Boeing’s recommendations and Virgin Australia’s adopted procedures contributed to several hard landings, the ATSB said.
Nov 22, 2023
FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker left little doubt that he expects something new out of the recently announced pilot mental health aviation rulemaking committee.
Nov 21, 2023
Barrington Irving and Interim Darvin Williams speak about their collaboration to create an aviation workforce development program in Opa-Locka, Florida.
Nov 17, 2023
The FAA plans to bolster controller candidate recruitment and fast-track deployment of new training aids.
Nov 17, 2023
Aegean Airlines is continuing its effort to complete a training center as well as preparing for a third-party MRO business, amid strong third quarter results.