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ATR and RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Canada Collaborate on Propulsion Technology to Advance Next-generation Regional Turboprops

Source: ATR Companies will target continued improvements to aircraft fuel efficiency, durability and operating costs  ATR and Pratt & Whitney Canada have announced their intent to collaborate on the development of advanced propulsion technology for regional turboprop aircraft, shaping the future of low-emission regional aviation. This collaboration aims to leverage and extend the industry-leading performance of ATR aircraft equipped with Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127XT engines and explore technologies for the next-generation aircraft, including ATR’s ‘EVO’ concept. Pratt & Whitney is an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business.  Building on the proven success of the PW127XT, the companies will explore a range of technologies to further increase the efficiency, performance and operating economics of regional turboprop engines, focusing on:  improving thermal efficiency [...]

2025-06-17T10:04:27+03:00June 17th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News, SUPPLIERS|
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Copa Holdings Announces Monthly Traffic Statistics for May 2025

Source: Copa Copa Holdings, S.A. has released preliminary passenger traffic statistics for May 2025: Copa Holdings (Consolidated) May 2025 May 2024 % Change ASM (mm) (1)  2,655.2 2,480.5 7.0% RPM (mm) (2)  2,327.2 2,165.6 7.5% Load Factor (3)  87.6% 87.3% 0.3p.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 number of miles flown by revenue passengers 3. Load factor – represents the percentage of aircraft seating capacity that is utilized For May 2025, Copa Holdings' capacity (ASMs) increased by 7.0%, while system-wide passenger traffic (RPMs) increased by 7.5% compared to 2024. As a result, the system load factor for the month was 87.6%, 0.3 percentage points [...]

2025-06-17T09:59:21+03:00June 17th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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Frontier Airlines selects RTX’s Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines to power 91 Airbus A321neo aircraft

Source: Pratt & Whitney Follow on order will bring the airline's total commitment to 235 GTF-powered aircraft, including already delivered aircraft Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, and Frontier Airlines have announced the selection of Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines to power 91 Airbus A321neo aircraft, with the first of these aircraft currently scheduled for delivery in Q4 2026. Pratt & Whitney will also provide Frontier Airlines with engine maintenance through a long-term EngineWise® Comprehensive service agreement. This latest order will bring the airline's total commitment to 235 GTF-powered A320neo family aircraft, including already delivered aircraft. "Four years ago, we welcomed Frontier Airlines to the Pratt & Whitney GTF family and this selection demonstrates the airline's confidence in the GTF [...]

2025-06-17T09:45:06+03:00June 17th, 2025|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|
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Air Canada Foundation Releases 2024 Impact Report Highlighting Work Promoting Children’s Health and Well-being

Source: Air Canada The Air Canada Foundation has released its 2024 Impact Report, showcasing programs and partnerships that have positively impacted children's lives across Canada. The report highlights key initiatives, charitable collaborations, humanitarian efforts, and the volunteer contributions of Air Canada employees. The Foundation empowers children through three core pillars: Health, by working with pediatric hospitals and community organizations to improve health outcomes of children and youth; Protection, by ensuring kids' fundamental needs are met and preserving the essence of childhood; and Dreams, by collaborating with groups that bring hope and strengthen resilience for children facing adversities. "The Air Canada Foundation remains committed to helping children and youth thrive. I extend my deepest gratitude to Air Canada's customers, partners, employees, [...]

2025-06-17T09:51:08+03:00June 17th, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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LOT Polish Airlines places its first ever Airbus order for 40 Canadian-manufactured A220s

Source: Airbus LOT Polish Airlines A220 rendering. Copyright © Airbus 2025 LOT Polish Airlines has placed a firm order with Airbus for 20 A220-100s and 20 A220-300s, marking the first time Poland’s national carrier has selected Airbus aircraft as part of its fleet modernisation. The agreement which could foresee a future increase to 84 A220 aircraft was announced at the 2025 Paris Air Show. “This decision is about the future. The Airbus A220 family aircraft, which will start joining our fleet in 2027, open up new opportunities for development and growth – key pillars of our strategy. These modern, efficient, and passenger-focused aircraft will allow us to compete effectively in the European skies, strengthen our position as the preferred carrier [...]

2025-06-17T09:55:51+03:00June 17th, 2025|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|
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Frontier Airlines Launches First-Ever Service to Honduras

Source: Frontier Airlines New Service Underscores Airline's Rapid Expansion and Investment at ATL The airline's first route to the Central American country of Honduras began with the launch of service to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport in San Pedro Sula (SAP) Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines has launched six new routes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), the latest in its rapid growth at the airport. The airline's first route to the Central American country of Honduras began with the launch of service to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport in San Pedro Sula (SAP). Nonstop routes to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), Southwest Florida International Airport in Ft. Myers (RSW), and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) were also established. In [...]

2025-06-16T10:50:45+03:00June 16th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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10-Day FAA Drone Detection Testing Starts Today

Source: FAA The FAA will conduct drone-detection testing near Santa Teresa, New Mexico, fstarting today and until 27 June 2025.  The FAA’s Center of Excellence for UAS Research (ASSURE), in coordination with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Doña Ana County International Jetport, will conduct the testing. State and local first responders will also participate. This is the third in a series of off-airport tests the FAA has planned. The agency conducted the first test in Alaska and then near Cape May, New Jersey. The FAA selected the New Mexico location for its hot and arid climate, which supports the testing objectives. Additional testing is scheduled in North Dakota and Mississippi later this year. The FAA will operate several [...]

2025-06-16T11:05:06+03:00June 16th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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A Cozy Comfort Launches at MCO: Orlando Airport Welcomes Travelers with Sensory Sensitivities

Source: Orlando International Airport A new level of customer experience is now in orbit at Orlando International Airport (MCO). Members of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) Board and Orlando International Airport (MCO) leadership have proudly opened Annie’s Space Sensory Room, a safe and soothing sanctuary designed specifically for travelers with sensory sensitivities and their families. Annie’s Space Sensory Room is a thoughtfully crafted environment where both neurodiverse and neurotypical passengers can escape the sensory overload often experienced in a bustling airport setting. From glowing moon rocks and a Milky Way-themed carpet to interactive bubble tubes and tactile panels, the space-themed room is full of engaging features meant to calm, center, and inspire. “At MCO, we believe every passenger deserves [...]

2025-06-16T10:33:26+03:00June 16th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|
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Fraport Traffic Figures – May 2025: FRA and Group Airports Worldwide Including Lima and Operations in Brazil Continue to Grow 

Source: Fraport Frankfurt Airport serves 5.6 million passengers in May 2025 – Gain of 1.8 percent compared to May last year – Passenger numbers across the Group rise by 6.0 percent to a total of 16.8 million In Brazil, the two airports of Fortaleza (FOR) and Porto Alegre (POA) welcomed 1.1 million passengers in May, a year-on-year increase of 132.3 percent. Lima Airport (LIM) in Peru recorded approximately 2.2 million passengers in May 2025, up 6.3 percent from the previous year. Some 5.6 million passengers travelled via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in May 2025, representing an increase of 1.8 percent compared to the same month last year. Cargo volumes (comprising airfreight and airmail) at FRA grew by 4.4 percent year-on-year to [...]

2025-06-16T11:28:50+03:00June 16th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|
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Desert Heat, Steady Power: H55 Delivers Unmatched Performance in Hot Climates

Source: H55 Battery Systems Designed for Real-World Resilience H55, the electric aviation pioneer and technological spin-off of the historic Solar Impulse project, completed the fourth stop of its Across America tour in Las Vegas from June 2–6. There, the Swiss developed electric propulsion system (EPS) proved itself in one of the most demanding flight environments in the country. Operating under the extreme conditions of the Mojave Desert, the B23 Energic—a fully electric general aviation and flight trainer aircraft—demonstrated the reliability of electric propulsion in high heat and low-density altitude conditions. The aircraft performed flawlessly, validating the EPS's resilience and consistent power output, regardless of temperature or elevation. At the heart of the B23 Energic's performance is H55's proprietary battery and [...]

2025-06-16T10:04:52+03:00June 16th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|
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