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RTX Ventures invests in H55 to advance Electric Propulsion Technologies for clean and efficient air mobility applications

Source: H55 RTX Ventures, the venture capital arm of Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX), has made a minority investment in electric propulsion system company H55 to drive the development of electric aviation solutions. The investment in H55 aligns with Raytheon Technologies' longstanding leadership in the development of innovative and sustainable propulsion technologies. H55, a Swiss company, is a leading enabler of electric propulsion solutions and battery systems. The team has proven ability in developing, integrating and flight-testing electric propulsion systems, including Solar Impulse, the first solar-powered electric airplane to fly around the world. "H55 is a key collaborator in our strategy for demonstrating the potential of hybrid-electric propulsion technology, which will be enhanced by this investment from RTX Ventures," said Graham [...]

2022-10-12T22:25:51+03:00October 12th, 2022|News, SUPPLIERS|
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Gulf Air celebrates 40 years of operations to Athens

Source: Gulf Air Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the World’s Most Improved Airline 2022, today celebrated 40 years of direct operations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Hellenic Republic, as Athens International Airport organized two events in Athens in collaboration with the airline to commemorate the anniversary. The celebration included a press event where members of the media were invited to interact with Gulf Air Acting Chief Executive Officer Captain Waleed AlAlawi and members of the airline’s Executive Management and airport officials on the latest news of the two organizations. The celebration also included trade event where Athens International Airport CEO Dr. Yiannis Paraschis, President Hatta & FED HATTA (Hellenic association of travel [...]

2022-10-12T22:37:27+03:00October 12th, 2022|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|
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Airports in the Aena network close September with a recovery of 91.7% of passengers compared to the same month of 2019

Source: Aena Over 24.8 million travellers passed through its facilities 209,069 aircraft were in operation and 83,000 tonnes of cargo were transported Airports in the Aena network closed September 2022 with 24,881,291 passengers. This figure is 8.3 percentage points from pre-pandemic levels, meaning that 91.7% of the traffic recorded in September 2019 has already been recovered. In addition, 209,069 aircraft were in operation, which is equivalent to a recovery of 94.2% compared to 2019, while 83,036 tonnes of cargo were transported, representing a decrease of 10.6% compared to the same month of 2019. Of the total number of travellers recorded in September, 24,803,526 were commercial passengers, of which 16,828,868 travelled on international flights, 12.2% less than in September 2019. Meanwhile, [...]

2022-10-12T15:07:47+03:00October 12th, 2022|AIRPORTS, News|
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Frontier Airlines Introduces First A321neo with GTF Engines

Source: Pratt & Whitney "Frederick the Bald Eagle" is the airline's first A321neo, first GTF-powered aircraft, and first of three special liveries Pratt & Whitney, a Raytheon Technologies business, and Frontier Airlines welcomed the arrival of the carrier's first Airbus A321neo aircraft, outfitted with Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines, at a celebration at Tampa International Airport.   In recognition of the companies' relationship, Frontier asked Pratt & Whitney employees to name the first three aircraft. The first plane was named "Frederick the Bald Eagle" in honor of the company's founder Frederick B. Rentschler, recognizing the nearly 100-year history of the engine maker. The aircraft features Pratt & Whitney's hallmark bald eagle on the tail and marks the first of 144 A320neo [...]

2022-10-12T15:13:59+03:00October 12th, 2022|AIRLINES, News, SUPPLIERS|
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FAA Invests $31M in Key Airport Cargo Projects to Strengthen Supply Chains

Source: FAA The Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded more than $31 million in grants to expand cargo infrastructure at nine airports across the United States. The projects at these airports will help expedite the movement of goods throughout the country. "Every day, we rely on goods transported through our nation's airports," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. "Today's announcement will make improvements at airports across our country so they can handle cargo more efficiently and help strengthen America's supply chains." "These grants will provide lasting benefits today and well into the future for our economy," said Deputy FAA Administrator A. Bradley Mims. The funding includes: Chicago Rockford International Airport in Rockford, Illinois – $6,799,210: Construct a 4,267-foot Taxiway and connectors [...]

2022-10-12T15:14:38+03:00October 12th, 2022|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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United Continues Transatlantic Leadership with Debut of 2023 Summer Schedule

Source: United United Airlines will continue its transatlantic leadership among U.S. carriers with the debut of the airline's 2023 summer schedule that includes adding new service to three cities –Malaga, Spain; Stockholm, Sweden; and Dubai, UAE– as well as six more flights to some of the most popular destinations in Europe, including Rome, Paris, Barcelona, London, Berlin, and Shannon. In total, United will fly to 37 cities in Europe, Africa, India and the Middle East next summer, more destinations than all other U.S. airlines combined. United saw historic levels of demand for travel to Europe in the summer peak, up 20% compared to 2019, and is focused on developing its network to serve continued demand strength. "Next summer United is offering the [...]

2022-10-12T15:39:04+03:00October 12th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|
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Boeing Announces Third-Quarter Deliveries

Source: Boeing The Boeing Company announced major program deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the third quarter of 2022. The company will provide detailed third quarter financial results on October 26. Major program deliveries during the third quarter were as follows:   Major Programs 3rd Quarter 2022 Year-to-Date 2022 Commercial Airplanes Programs 737 88 277 747 — 3 767 9 21 777 6 18 787 9 9 Total 112 328 Defense, Space & Security Programs AH-64 Apache (New) 7 20 AH-64 Apache (Remanufactured) 8 36 CH-47 Chinook (New) 1 10 CH-47 Chinook (Renewed) 2 6 F-15 Models 4 9 F/A-18 Models 3 11 KC-46 Tanker 1 9 MH-139 4 4 P-8 Models 4 10 Commercial and Civil Satellites 2 [...]

2022-10-12T16:04:20+03:00October 12th, 2022|MANUFACTURERS, News|
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Europe’s aviation community reunites in the Algarve region of Portugal

Source: ERA Hundreds of aviation professionals are meeting in Vilamoura, Portugal this week, 11–13 October, for the highly-anticipated European Regions Airline Association (ERA) General Assembly.  The three-day event provides unique and exclusive business opportunities for the association’s member companies and their representatives.  ERA’s strong membership includes the entire spectrum of companies in the aviation ecosystem with more than 200 businesses, including 56 airlines. ERA’s high-profile General Assembly is this year taking place in Vilamoura, Portugal. Set in one of the most prestigious areas, it is a modern and sophisticated destination situated in the heart of the Algarve. As the association’s largest event of the year, the General Assembly was set to take place in Vilamoura in 2020, but was postponed [...]

2022-10-12T16:05:08+03:00October 12th, 2022|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Copa Holdings announces monthly traffic statistics for September 2022

Source: Copa Holdings Copa Holdings, S.A. (NYSE: CPA), today released preliminary passenger traffic statistics for September 2022: Operating Data September September % Change 2022 2019 Copa Holdings  (Consolidated)   ASM (mm) (1) 2,015.9 1,992.1 1.2 %   RPM (mm) (2) 1,751.2 1,691.5 3.5 %   Load Factor (3) 86.9 % 84.9 % 2.0p.p. 1.  Available seat miles - represents the aircraft seating capacity multiplied by the number of miles the seats are flown. 2.  Revenue passenger miles - represents the numbers of miles flown by revenue passengers 3.  Load factor - represents the percentage of aircraft seating capacity that is actually utilized Given the irregular nature of the Company's operations starting in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we are comparing this traffic report to 2019 statistics. Consolidated capacity [...]

2022-10-12T15:44:44+03:00October 12th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|
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Air Canada and the Montreal Canadiens Inaugurate New Air Canada Signature Club Offering Premium Member Experience at Montreal Canadiens Home Games

Source: Air Canada Iconic Montreal organizations renew and advance partnership Air Canada Signature Club features an exclusive, well-appointed space to view games, with spacious lounge seating and a Chef-created menu Access to Air Canada Signature Club is offered to select Montreal Canadiens season ticket holders Air Canada and the Montreal Canadiens today inaugurated the Air Canada Signature Club, an ultra-premium lounge for select Montreal Canadiens season ticket holders at Montreal's home games that offers Quebec hockey fans the ultimate viewing experience of their favourite team. The Air Canada Signature Club offers the most spacious seating in the arena for 200 fans, who will enjoy premium, complimentary menu creations by celebrated Montreal Chef Jérôme Ferrer and wine selections by renowned Quebec sommelier Véronique [...]

2022-10-12T15:35:24+03:00October 12th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|
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