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Eve Air Mobility Receives ESG Financing Guarantee from Bradesco Bank in Long-Term Funding

Source: Embraer Operation is in line with the Green Loans Principles 2023 Total amount is up to R$490 million Bradesco Bank has concluded with Eve Mobilidade Aérea Urbana, a subsidiary of Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) and a spin-off from Embraer, the first ESG financing guarantee operation aligned with the Green Loans Principles (2023 version), which follows a set of guidelines for structuring loan operations for sustainable purposes. Eve is developing solutions for the global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) ecosystem, including an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The total amount guaranteed is up to R$490 million and will be allocated exclusively to the development of Eve’s eVTOL. The line of credit was approved by Brazil’s National [...]

2023-12-26T17:39:25+02:00December 26th, 2023|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Spain orders 16 Airbus C295 in Maritime Patrol and Surveillance configurations

Source: Airbus The Spanish Ministry of Defence has ordered 16 Airbus C295 aircraft in Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) configuration and Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) configuration. The contract amounts to €1.695 billion. These new aircraft will enable the Spanish Air and Space Force and the Spanish Navy to strengthen the national anti-submarine warfare capability as well as increase and enhance its surveillance, reconnaissance and search & rescue units. “The aircraft will be fully designed and manufactured in Spain, fostering the national industrial defence footprint and sovereignty” said Mike Schoellhorn, CEO of Airbus Defence and Space. “In particular, the Maritime Patrol version is the most complex C295 mission configuration to date. A major development project that will bring together the latest technologies [...]

2023-12-26T16:46:15+02:00December 26th, 2023|MANUFACTURERS, News, Uncategorized|

Spirit Airlines Celebrated 30th Anniversary in Fort Myers with the Launch of the Southwest Florida International Airport’s Only Nonstop Service to Puerto Rico

Source: Spirit Airlines Spirit Airlines  is celebrating three decades of serving Southwest Florida with the start of the only nonstop flight between Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport (SJU) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). Spirit first landed in Fort Myers in 1993 and has grown to offer nonstop service to 14 destinations and 20-peak day departures from the Midwest to the East Coast. "RSW is a great, long-time partner of Spirit Airlines, and we're thankful to the Fort Myers community for their continued support as we add the only nonstop service to SJU on our 30th anniversary," said John Kirby, Vice President of Network Planning at Spirit Airlines. "The addition of nonstop service to San Juan creates an exciting opportunity [...]

2023-12-26T17:06:21+02:00December 26th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Aruba Airport partners with GlidePathCX/Thanks Again to elevate Customer Experience and boost business for retail and F&B operators at airport

Source: Aruba Airport Aruba Airport is delighted to announce an exciting partnership with GlidePathCX / Thanks Again, a Loyalty + Rewards + CX (Customer Experience) Platform that bridges airline frequent flyer programs and travel loyalty programs with airport concessions. This collaboration is poised to significantly enhance the traveler experience at Aruba Airport while driving incremental revenue for retail and F&B operators. As part of this partnership, Aruba Airport aims to establish a robust member database and connect with a global airport loyalty coalition, allowing travelers to be rewarded for their patronage. The platform is already linked to the TrueBlue points program of one of the largest US carriers operating at Aruba Airport, JetBlue (see TrueBlue Thanks Again). It is worth [...]

2023-12-26T17:23:11+02:00December 26th, 2023|AIRPORTS, News|

New Art Installations by Local and Regional Artists Welcome Holiday Travellers at LAX

Source: LAX Latest Addition of Works Add to a Robust Art Program at the Airport Erin Miller Wray, "Bird’s Eye View," installation view. Photo by SKA Studios, LLC. Courtesy Los Angeles World Airports. As passengers travel through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) this holiday season, they will experience an inspiring range of new artworks by ten artists in nine installations across Terminals 1, 3, 7 and the Tom Bradley International Terminal. Presented by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)'s Art Program, the new exhibitions complement recently opened and refreshed terminal spaces while showcasing the vibrancy of LA through sculpture, painting, photography, murals and multimedia. Together, these featured installations offer views of the city, whether from a bird's eye perspective or through [...]

2023-12-26T17:40:32+02:00December 26th, 2023|AIRPORTS, News|

LATAM announces orders for five additional Boeing 787, ranking the airline group as the largest operators of Boeing 787 in Latin America

Source: LATAM With this order, together with the already scheduled deliveries of this model in the upcoming years, LATAM group will reach a total of 46 Boeing 787 airplanes, increasing its investment in one of the most modern and efficient fleets in South America Additionally, LATAM group has decided to equip the next Boeing 787’s it receives with GEnx engines by GE Aerospace, becoming the first airline group in South America to have these engines known for their high performance and efficiency LATAM group announces an order for five more Boeing 787 Dreamliners to continue advancing its commitment to be more efficient and sustainable. The purchase ranks the South American airline group as the largest operators of Dreamliners in Latin [...]

2023-12-21T19:49:42+02:00December 21st, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Eve Air Mobility’s eVTOL Airworthiness Criteria Released for Public Consultation

Source: Embraer Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) announces the release of its proposed airworthiness criteria for public consultation. The National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC) has unveiled these criteria, representing a noteworthy milestone in the certification process and showcasing the considerable progress achieved in the development of Eve’s eVTOL aircraft. ANAC’s proposed airworthiness criteria are subject to public consultation until mid-February 2024. After this period, ANAC will analyze the feedback received, potentially incorporating changes into the criteria and subsequently unveiling the final certification basis. Upon the finalization of the criteria, Eve and ANAC will focus on the means of compliance to be considered for the eVTOL certification. As previously stated, ANAC is the primary certification authority for [...]

2023-12-21T19:33:54+02:00December 21st, 2023|MANUFACTURERS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

US Airlines gain $1.6 billion in third quarter 2023, a decrease over third quarter 2022

Source: US DOT U.S. airline financial reports are filed quarterly with the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS). See the tables that accompany this release on the BTS website for additional third-quarter (Tables 1-6) financial results. 2Q 2023 Results for All 26 Scheduled U.S. Passenger Airlines U.S. scheduled passenger airlines reported a third-quarter 2023 after-tax net gain of $1.6 billion and a pre-tax operating gain of $3.3 billion. One year earlier, in the third quarter of 2022, the airlines reported an after-tax net gain of $2.4 billion and a pre-tax operating gain of $4.7 billion. After-tax net income · $1.6 billion gain in 3Q 2023 · Compared to $5.5 billion gain in 2Q 2023 · Compared to $2.4 billion gain in [...]

2023-12-21T19:29:59+02:00December 21st, 2023|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

FAA Moves to Address Air Traffic Controller Fatigue

Source: US FAA Continuing its work to improve aviation safety, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) tasked a panel of fatigue experts to identify new ways to address air traffic controller fatigue. The three-member panel will examine how the latest science on sleep needs and fatigue considerations could be applied to controller work requirements and scheduling. The panel will identify potential ways the FAA could better address controller fatigue. As part of its work, it will review previous controller-fatigue research. The panel will begin its work in early January and provide a final report to the FAA about six weeks later. Mark Rosekind, a safety and sleep/fatigue professional and former National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) member, will chair the panel. Other [...]

2023-12-21T19:27:02+02:00December 21st, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

IFALPA Welcomes Céline Canu as New Managing Director

Source: IFALPA The Executive Board of the International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) is pleased to announce that Céline Canu has accepted the role of Managing Director. Beginning in January 2024, Céline will lead the activities of the Secretariat Staff from IFALPA’s Headquarters in Montreal, Canada. IFALPA President, Cpt Amornvaj “Ben” Mansumitchai expressed his support: “I am delighted to welcome Céline Canu as the Managing Director of IFALPA. Having known her for many years, I am certain that her experience within the global aviation community, together with her vision and exceptional people skills, will play a pivotal role in working collaboratively with both the executive board and staff to achieve the Federation’s goals. She is the right person [...]

2023-12-21T19:53:05+02:00December 21st, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|