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FAA Selects Sustainable Design for New Control Towers at Municipal, Smaller Airports

Source: FAA The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected a sustainable design for new air traffic control towers that will be used primarily at municipal and smaller airports. The design by Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU) of New York meets key sustainability requirements and can adjust the tower height to meet each airport’s traffic and sightline requirements, while also reducing construction and operational costs. The design incorporates key sustainability elements, including: All-electric building systems Materials and products free from chemicals known to pose health risks Thermally efficient façade High-recycled steel and metal products Renewable mass timber when usable Ground-source heating and cooling in some environments. “These new air traffic control towers will mean that smaller airports can handle more [...]

2023-04-21T20:27:16+03:00April 21st, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Air Canada Marks Earth Day with Purchase of 9.5 Million Litres of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Source: Air Canada SAF is a core pillar of airline's Climate Action Plan 9.5 million litres of SAF will generate GHG reductions equaling approximately 23,500 tonnes of CO2e calculated with a full life cycle assessment Equivalent of GHG emissions absorbed by 28,000 acres of forest in one year Air Canada marks Earth Day by announcing the purchase of 9.5 million litres of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The airline continues advancing initiatives in its Climate Action Plan by strengthening its partnership with SAF producer, Neste, to power flights with Neste MY Sustainable Aviation FuelTM from San Francisco International Airport. The 9.5 million litres of SAF will generate GHG reductions of approximately 23,500 tonnes of CO2e calculated based on a full lifecycle assessment. The 23,500 tonnes of CO2e are equivalent to [...]

2023-04-21T20:09:01+03:00April 21st, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Airbus Canada, Pratt & Whitney Canada and SAF+ Consortium Collaborate on Developing Next-Generation Sustainable Aviation Fuels in Quebec, Canada

Source: Pratt & Whitney Airbus Canada, Pratt & Whitney Canada, a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, and SAF+ Consortium today announced a new initiative to collaborate on next-generation sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), supported by the Government of Quebec. Known as CADAQ-100, the project will contribute to the industry-wide effort to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions for aviation by 2050, as outlined by Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) and International Air Transport Association (IATA) in their decarbonization roadmaps. Key areas of collaboration include SAF research and testing, including flight testing blends of up to 100% SAF on an Airbus A220 aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines. The project will also comprise feasibility studies for establishing local production facilities for power-to-liquid [...]

2023-04-21T20:12:21+03:00April 21st, 2023|MANUFACTURERS, News, SUPPLIERS|

WestJet Cargo and the GTA Group celebrate inauguration of dedicated freighter in Toronto

Source: WestJet WestJet Cargo and the GTA Group today celebrated the inauguration of the first of three 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters in Toronto alongside integral business partners and key stakeholders. The event was commemorated by a ribbon cutting at WestJet's Toronto hangar, signifying the launch of WestJet Cargo and the GTA Group's dedicated freighter service that will fulfill the large-scale needs of businesses, freight forwarders, shippers and individual customers across North America. WestJet Cargo and the GTA Group's Toronto celebration is the first of three inaugural events, taking place across Canada, with events in Halifax and Vancouver, to follow, respectively. "We are thrilled to be celebrating this long-awaited milestone in Toronto, a core hub for WestJet Cargo and home of [...]

2023-04-21T20:36:06+03:00April 21st, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

United Airlines Announces First-Quarter Financial Results: Continues to See Strong Demand for Air Travel

Source: United Airlines Generated record high quarterly operating cash flow of over $3 billion Achieved the lowest mainline flight and seat cancellation rates of any U.S. airline despite having the most flights impacted by weather Q2 adjusted diluted EPS1 target of $3.50 to $4.00; reiterating full-year adjusted diluted EPS1 target of $10 to $12 Seeing strong international demand in Q2; international expansion twice the rate of domestic Cost trajectory on track for full-year flat CASM-ex2 target United Airlines (UAL) today reported first-quarter 2023 financial results. The company reported a $256 million pre-tax loss, consistent with expectations provided in March. The company grew total operating revenue by 51.1% compared to first quarter 2022 and total revenue per available seat mile (TRASM) by 22.5%. Cost per available [...]

2023-04-21T20:35:18+03:00April 21st, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Delta TechOps Signs $225M in Component Contracts During First Quarter 2023

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta TechOps secures nine new component contracts worth $225M in the first quarter of 2023 Delta Air Lines' maintenance division and maintenance, repair and overhaul provider business, Delta TechOps, signed nine component MRO contracts worth $225 million during the first quarter of 2023. The exclusive agreements range between three and five years and cover both Airbus and Boeing fleets, depending on the customer. Customers range from cargo carriers to passenger airlines across the globe. The programs will primarily support B737, B767, A320 and A330 aircraft platforms, and cover a large scope of parts from avionics to mechanical to fuel and hydraulic components. "Over the past few years, we have utilized our experience as an operator to [...]

2023-04-21T20:37:16+03:00April 21st, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

JetBlue Announces Puerto Rico Expansion With Two New Routes Out For Sale Starting Today

Source: JetBlue New Routes Take Off this Summer Bringing More Great Service and Everyday Low Fares to Customers in “La Isla del Encanto” Flights Out For Sale Starting Today With $99 Limited One Way Fares Available Online Only on JetBlue.com JetBlue today announced two new routes from Puerto Rico, bringing more low-fare, high-quality flights to “La Isla del Encanto”. Launching this summer, and out for sale today, JetBlue will now offer year-round service from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) in San Juan, Puerto Rico to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in North Carolina, and from Rafael Hernández International Airport (BQN) in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Florida. “As the largest airline in Puerto Rico, we are [...]

2023-04-20T20:53:02+03:00April 20th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada to Launch New Benefits, Expanded Content and Additional Support as part of its New Distribution Capabilities (NDC) Program for Agencies and Travel Buyers

Source: Air Canada Modernized product distribution strategy utilizes IATA NDC industry standards to offer Air Canada's complete content at the best possible prices Travel agencies will have their choice of flexible options to access Air Canada's NDC program, including through Global Distribution Systems (GDS) Air Canada taking steps to ensure continuity and a smooth transition for its global agency partners and collective customers Air Canada announced its New Distribution Capabilities (NDC) program, which will feature new benefits, expanded content and additional trade support for agencies and travel buyers. The program will provide a competitive alternative to legacy distribution, giving agents access to Air Canada inventory, fares, ancillary services, ticketing, and digital products. For buyers and travellers, NDC technology means their [...]

2023-04-20T05:52:48+03:00April 20th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

DHL Express upgrades its fleet with the order of nine Mammoth-converted B777-200LR freighters

Source: DHL First delivery expected in 2024, with aircraft to replace older B747 freighters Renewal of long-haul aircraft fleet strengthens DHL's intercontinental air network State-of-the-art aircraft support goals of Deutsche Post DHL Group's Sustainability Roadmap DHL Express has ordered nine Mammoth-converted B777-200LR freighters from Jetran. The first cargo aircraft will be delivered in 2024, with the remaining aircraft to be supplied until early 2027. This agreement is part of the overall sustainability priority to modernize DHL Express' long-haul intercontinental fleet, including the replacement of older planes. Ordering converted freighters with a shorter useful life provides an efficient bridge between current and new airframe technologies, such as new generation wide-body freighters B777-8F and A350F. "We are excited to welcome Mammoth-converted B777-200LRFs [...]

2023-04-20T20:52:33+03:00April 20th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

TSA reminds passengers to not bring firearms to airport security checkpoints and highlights significant penalties in first quarter of 2023

Source: TSA Firearm detections increased by 10.3%, while rate of firearms detected per million passengers is down Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers intercepted 1,508 firearms at airport security checkpoints during the first quarter of 2023, which ended March 31, averaging 16.8 firearms caught per day. More than 93% of the firearms were loaded. The number of firearm catches during the first quarter represents a 10.3% increase over the same period in 2022; however, the number of passengers from 2022 to 2023 has also increased. In the first quarter of 2022, TSA officers stopped 1,367 firearms at airport security checkpoints, which averaged 15.2 firearm catches per day. More than 86% of those firearms were loaded. During the first quarter of 2023, [...]

2023-04-20T20:55:51+03:00April 20th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|