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CANSO Global Safety Conference 2023 undergoing in Dublin hosted by AirNav Ireland

Source: CANSO AirNav Ireland is hosting the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) Global Safety Conference 2023, in Dublin until 30 November. The conference brings together aviation professionals from around the world to discuss and collaborate on safety and technological advancements in air traffic management and air navigation services. The CANSO Global Safety Conference 2023 is an invaluable platform that enables industry experts to share their knowledge, insight, and best practices, contributing to the overall enhancement of safety and efficiency in the aviation sector. With a strong focus on innovation, cooperation, and safety, this event aligns seamlessly with AirNav Ireland’s mission to ensure the highest levels of safety and operational excellence are applied to air traffic management. Dr. Peter Kearney, [...]

2023-11-30T17:34:59+02:00November 30th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

GCG Group Joins ACI-LAC as a World Business Partner 

Source: ACI-LAC GCG Group, a leading provider of specialized services for airlines, airports, and diverse companies, and institutions, has reached a pivotal milestone by joining the Airports Council International Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC) as a World Business Partner. Daniel Muñoz, Head of Airport Concessions at GCG Group, remarked: GCG Group is honored to become an ACI-LAC World Business Partner, solidifying our commitment to the Latin America and Caribbean regions while providing opportunities to engage with fellow airport industry colleagues. We look forward to elevated concessions programs that intentionally highlight the culinary richness, human talent, and unparalleled hospitality of its local communities. GCG Group continues to strengthen its ecosystem of industry allies. The company has nearly 70 years of experience and presence [...]

2023-11-29T19:05:37+02:00November 29th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

eFuels leader Infinium receives $75 million equity commitment from Breakthrough Energy Catalyst for investment in Project Roadrunner

Source: American Airlines Investment will enable availability of SAF under innovative fuel offtake agreement with American Airlines, with financial support from Citi nfinium and Breakthrough Energy Catalyst today announced a $75 million project equity investment commitment to support Infinium’s Project Roadrunner, subject to the satisfaction of certain closing conditions. Project Roadrunner will convert waste carbon dioxide (CO2) and renewable power into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and other low-carbon fuels. This first-of-a-kind commercial-scale Power-to-Liquids (PtL) eFuels facility is expected to be the largest PtL eFuels project in North America once operational. Breakthrough Energy Catalyst funds and invests in first-of-a-kind projects that support the deployment of emerging climate technologies to reduce emissions and accelerate the clean energy transition. This commitment represents Catalyst’s [...]

2023-11-29T18:42:07+02:00November 29th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

U.S. Airlines Experience Smooth, Record-Breaking Thanksgiving Travel

Source: A4A Amid record air travel this Thanksgiving, U.S. airlines recorded a 99.9% completion factor (compared to 99.6% last year) and an 83.1% on-time arrival rate (compared to 80.6% last year) over the past 10 days, from November 17-26. In 2023, the completion factor for U.S. airlines is 98.6% – higher than it was in 2018, 2019 and 2022. Additional data is available on A4A’s State of Commercial Aviation slide deck, which is updated daily. To prepare for this year’s holiday travel season, U.S. airlines worked for months to ensure they would be ready. Specifically, they: Continued hiring aggressively to ensure that the right people were in the right place at the right time; Adjusted schedules to accommodate demand; And invested heavily in technology to improve [...]

2023-11-29T18:45:57+02:00November 29th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Airbus signs contract with the Spanish Ministry of Defence for the acquisition of SIRTAP UAS

Source: Airbus Airbus has signed a contract with the Spanish Ministry of Defence for the development and acquisition of SIRTAP, a High Performance Tactical UAS that will reinforce the tactical capabilities of the Spanish Army and the Air and Space Force. This contract includes a total of nine systems, each consisting of three unmanned aerial vehicles and one ground control station. Furthermore, two simulators will be supplied to train the Spanish Armed Forces. “This new technological milestone in the tactical UAS segment together with the Spanish Ministry of Defence, will reinforce national sovereignty. SIRTAP will be fully developed in Spain, integrating national capabilities. However, thanks to its versatility and the use of ITAR-free components, we also expect it to play [...]

2023-11-29T18:58:08+02:00November 29th, 2023|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Virgin Atlantic flies world’s first 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel flight from London Heathrow to New York JFK

Source: Virgin Atlantic “If you make it, we will fly it” Flight100 proves Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is a safe drop-in replacement for fossil derived jet fuel and the only mid-term viable solution for decarbonising long haul aviation The flight marks a world first on 100% SAF by a commercial airline across the Atlantic, flown on a Boeing 787, using Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines Milestone made possible through year of radical collaboration by a Virgin Atlantic-led consortium, including Boeing, Rolls-Royce, Imperial College London, University of Sheffield, ICF and Rocky Mountain Institute, in partnership with Department for Transport Imagery and video available here – further content will be shared after take-off Virgin Atlantic’s historic flight on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) takes off [...]

2023-11-29T18:43:16+02:00November 29th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Director General of Airports Council International (ACI) World, Luis Felipe de Oliveira, announces departure at the end of 2024

Source: ACI World Luis Felipe de Oliveira, Director General of Airports Council International (ACI) World, has announced his decision to step down from his role at the end of 2024. This departure is driven by family reasons, as de Oliveira expresses his desire to return to Europe with his family after four impactful years at the helm of ACI World. Taking on the role during the unprecedented challenges posed by the global pandemic, de Oliveira steered ACI World through the most severe crisis ever experienced in the aviation sector. While challenges remain in the airport industry and will require long-term attention, he leaves with a sense of mission accomplished, having elevated the organization to new heights. “Leading ACI World as [...]

2023-11-28T20:51:28+02:00November 28th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

ATR Sees Strong Potential for its Aircraft Family in North America

Source: ATR Mid-November, ATR attended the Air Transport Association of Canada (ATAC) conference in Montreal, showcasing how efficient, versatile and future-proof its aircraft are, as part of the company’s efforts to expand its footprint in North America. With eight ATR operators flying over 50 aircraft across Canada, ATR’s turboprops are praised for their capacity to transport both passengers and cargo to the most challenging destinations, flying where other aircraft can’t, serving unpaved and short runways in cold environments, and offering a lifeline to the most remote communities. The ATAC conference provided our Sales and Marketing representatives a great opportunity to connect both with current operators and potential business prospects across North America, as we see a strong potential for the [...]

2023-11-28T19:41:24+02:00November 28th, 2023|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Honolulu Airport selects SITA Smart Path for biometric-enabled U.S. exit

Source: SITA  Biometric exit at Honolulu Airport is now operational and available to all international airlines Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) has become the latest airport in the United States (U.S.) to adopt SITA's biometric-enabled SITA Smart Path to support U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in fulfilling its congressional mandate for biometric passenger screening on exit from the U.S. SITA has implemented 54 face pods across Terminals 1 and 2 which are available to all international passengers. The technology provides travelers with a touchless process that further secures and streamlines international departures. If a traveler cannot be matched to a photo on record through Biometric Exit or chooses to opt out of the process, the traveler will proceed [...]

2023-11-28T19:57:24+02:00November 28th, 2023|AIRPORTS, News, SUPPLIERS|

ACI applauds and supports visionary ICAO goal for sustainable aviation fuel

Source: ACI World ICAO CAAF/3 agrees collective goal of 5% carbon intensity reduction by 2030 Airports Council International applauds and supports the visionary International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) goal for sustainable aviation fuel to come from the Third ICAO Conference on Aviation and Alternative Fuels (CAAF/3) that took place in Dubai from 20–24 November. On 24 November, governments from over 100 States, meeting with industry and civil society, have set a goal that aviation fuel in 2030 should be 5% less carbon intensive than the fossil fuel which makes up nearly all of today's aviation energy. This will be achieved through a transition to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), lower carbon aviation fuels (LCAF), and other cleaner energies which will play [...]

2023-11-27T18:43:16+02:00November 27th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|