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Boeing Doubles Sustainable Aviation Fuel Purchase for Commercial Operations, Buying 5.6 Million Gallons for 2023

Source: Boeing Procurement will support flights for production, Boeing ecoDemonstrator, Dreamlifter and deliveries EPIC Fuels, Signature Aviation and Avfuel to supply SAF blend produced by Neste Boeing has agreements to purchase 5.6 million gallons (21.2 million liters) of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced by Neste, the world's leading SAF producer, to support its U.S. commercial operations through 2023. These agreements more than double the company's SAF procurement from last year. "We are demonstrating our commitment to reduce our carbon footprint and catalyze the SAF industry," said Sheila Remes, Boeing vice president of Environmental Sustainability. "This SAF procurement makes up 25% of Boeing's total jet fuel needs for last year including our production, delivery, Boeing ecoDemonstrator, and Dreamlifter flights, and [...]

2023-02-16T19:23:33+02:00February 16th, 2023|MANUFACTURERS, News, SUPPLIERS|

Airbus selects Thomas Toepfer as future Chief Financial Officer

Source: Airbus Airbus SE has appointed Dr. Thomas Toepfer, 50, to succeed Dominik Asam, 53, as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Thomas Toepfer, currently CFO of Covestro AG – a DAX40 company and one of the world’s leading suppliers of premium polymers – will join Airbus on 1 September 2023. Dominik Asam will leave Airbus on 3 March. Xavier Tardy, Executive Vice-President Finance for Airbus Defence and Space, will ensure continuity during the interim period in addition to his current role. “We are very pleased to have Thomas joining Airbus as CFO at this important time for the Company. Thomas is a highly regarded CFO in the DAX40 and I am looking forward to working with him on the Airbus Executive [...]

2023-02-17T02:42:54+02:00February 16th, 2023|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Air India Selects Up to 290 Boeing Jets to Serve Its Strategy for Sustainable Growth

Source: Boeing Indian carrier selects market-leading Boeing jets, including 737 MAX, 787 Dreamliner and 777X airplanes Airline will purchase 190 737 MAXs, including 737-8s and 737-10s, with options for 50 more jets, serving the carrier's domestic and international network Plans to expand international routes with 20 787-9 Dreamliners and options for 20 more jets, while becoming newest 777X customer with selection of 10 777-9s Comprehensive agreement includes services to support Air India fleet for decades Boeing and Air India today announced the carrier has selected Boeing's family of fuel-efficient airplanes to expand its future fleet with plans to invest in 190 737 MAX, 20 787 Dreamliner and 10 777X airplanes. Along with a comprehensive set of aviation services, Air India [...]

2023-02-14T19:47:37+02:00February 14th, 2023|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Tata-owned Air India to acquire 250 Airbus aircraft

Source: Airbus A350 aircraft of choice for Air India’s renaissance in long haul travel A320 Family to be the cornerstone of Air India’s domestic and regional fleet The Tata Group-owned Air India has announced its commitment to order 250 Airbus aircraft to boost its domestic and international operations. The commitment includes 140 A320neo and 70 A321neo single-aisle aircraft as well as 34 A350-1000 and six A350-900 wide-body jets that will mark a new era for the country as the all-new, long-range aircraft celebrates its debut in the Indian market. The order aims to both modernise and expand the airline’s fleet with the objective of creating a larger and premium full-service carrier that will cater to the growing travel demand in [...]

2023-02-14T19:57:11+02:00February 14th, 2023|AROUND THE WORLD, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Boeing Donates 500,000 USD to Earthquake Recovery and Relief Efforts in Turkey

Source: Boeing Contribution will be directed through the American Red Cross Company will match dollar-for-dollar monetary donations from Boeing employees The Boeing Company announced a 500,000 USD donation from the Boeing Charitable Trust to assist those impacted by the recent earthquake in Turkey. Boeing's donation will be directed through the American Red Cross and designated for earthquake recovery and relief efforts by the global Red Cross and Red Crescent network. "The devastation from this earthquake is immense and will require a global response. Our 156,000 teammates at Boeing stand with the people in Turkey and the region during this challenging time. We are proud to work with aid agencies to quickly bring help to those in need," said Boeing International President Dr. Brendan Nelson. [...]

2023-02-10T15:43:13+02:00February 13th, 2023|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Pratt & Whitney Canada and ATR Combine Efforts to Achieve 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel Readiness for PW127-Powered ATR Aircraft

Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada/ATR Pratt & Whitney Canada and ATR, the world's number one regional aircraft manufacturer, announced an agreement to collaborate on an initiative to achieve 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) readiness in PW127 series engines, including the new PW127XT powering next-generation ATR deliveries, by 2025. "Our collaboration with ATR will be underway throughout 2023 and 2024 and builds on our recent 100% SAF test flight with Braathens Regional Airlines, which was an industry first for regional aviation," said Anthony Rossi, vice president, Sales and Marketing, Pratt & Whitney Canada. "Alongside our efforts to continually enhance aircraft engine efficiency, SAF has a critical role to play on the journey to achieve the aviation industry's goal of net-zero CO2 emissions by [...]

2023-02-13T19:48:01+02:00February 13th, 2023|MANUFACTURERS, News, SUPPLIERS|

ATR appoints Daniel Cuchet as Senior Vice President Engineering

Source: ATR Daniel Cuchet has been appointed SVP Engineering effective from 1 February 2023, and Head of Design Organisation ATR effective 1 January 2023. Daniel joins ATR’s executive committee, reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer Nathalie Tarnaud Laude. Daniel held the position of Chief Engineer at ATR since 2019. Daniel Cuchet began his career in 1991 as Technical Director in a high-tech aerospace start-up company specialised in military Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Early 2003, he joined Airbus Group as Chief Engineer/Head of Design within the Defence & Space division and worked four years in Germany. Daniel oversaw a 10t-class UAV, Eurodrone, jointly developed by Airbus, Dassault Aviation and Leonardo for German, French, Italian and Spanish end-users. Then, he continued his [...]

2023-02-08T05:30:38+02:00February 8th, 2023|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Embraer appoints Andreza Alberto as Vice President of People, ESG and Communication

Source: Embraer Embraer announced that Andreza de Souza Alberto, current director of operations at Embraer’s Gavião Peixoto (SP) unit, will be the new vice president of People, ESG and Corporate Communications. The current VP of the area, Carlos Alberto Griner, announced in December his decision to leave the company. The change became effective on February 1st. With 17 years of experience at Embraer, Andreza holds a degree in mechatronics engineering, with specialization courses in management at Fundação Dom Cabral and governance at IBGC. At the company, she currently leads the Gavião Peixoto (SP) unit, which has more than 2,000 employees and is mainly dedicated to the production of defense aircraft and executive jets. Previously, she worked as a production manager [...]

2023-02-07T06:57:05+02:00February 7th, 2023|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Qatar Airways and Airbus reach amicable settlement in legal dispute

Source: Airbus Qatar Airways and Airbus are pleased to have reached an amicable and mutually agreeable settlement in relation to their legal dispute over A350 surface degradation and the grounding of A350 aircraft. A repair project is now underway and both parties look forward to getting these aircraft safely back in the air. The details of the settlement are confidential and the parties will now proceed to discontinue their legal claims. The settlement agreement is not an admission of liability for either party. This agreement will enable Qatar Airways and Airbus to move forward and work together as partners.

2023-02-01T19:27:34+02:00February 1st, 2023|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|