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Airbus and Neste join forces on SAF development to decarbonise aerospace

Source: Airbus Airbus and Neste, a world-leading producer of renewable fuels, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly advance the production and uptake of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Both parties share a vision that SAF is a key solution to helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions of air travel. This collaboration aims to accelerate the aviation sector’s transition to SAF. Neste and Airbus recognize that one of the biggest challenges in accelerating SAF use is the ramp-up of SAF production. This collaboration is laying the foundation for both Airbus and Neste to drive SAF development across the global aviation industry. It will allow the partners to explore business opportunities together and jointly promote the production and use of sustainable [...]

2022-12-02T01:16:10+02:00December 2nd, 2022|MANUFACTURERS, News, SUPPLIERS|

Airbus Summit to take place on 30 November and 1 December 2022

Source: Airbus The 2022 edition of the Airbus Summit will take place over two days on 30 November and 1 December. Building on the momentum of the 2021 Summit, this year's event will seek to showcase the tangible progress and achievements made by the aerospace sector as it gathers pace towards a more sustainable future. Expert guests from the world of business, science, automotive and energy industries as well as the aviation sector will join Airbus speakers to explore promising innovations, disruptive technologies and cross-sector initiatives that are accelerating the pathway towards net-zero aviation. Sessions will include discussions on the next steps in space technologies, hybrid energies, innovative new vertical flight features, cross-industry partnerships, sustainable aviation fuels, as well as [...]

2022-11-28T17:27:59+02:00November 28th, 2022|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Embraer and TUI Sign Services Agreement for the E-Jets E2 Fleet

Source: Embraer The Pool Program will support TUI’s E195-E2 jets Airline will have access to component exchanges and repair services Embraer and the TUI Group announced that they have signed a contract for the Pool Program to support TUI’s fleet of Embraer E195-E2s. The TUI Group will take delivery of three E195-E2 from AerCap on long-term lease. The aircraft, from AerCap’s existing fleet, will be delivered in a comfortable 136-seat single-class configuration in the first half of 2023. The contract will provide the airline access to component exchanges and repair services for more than 340 reparable parts, plus interchangeable parts for TUI’s Embraer aircraft. Currently, Embraer’s Pool Program supports more than 50 airlines worldwide. “It’s a pleasure for Embraer to [...]

2022-11-25T15:39:26+02:00November 25th, 2022|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

ThinkYoung and Boeing Launch First Coding School for Displaced Ukrainian Teenagers in Gdańsk

Source: Boeing 400 teenagers will participate in the ThinkYoung Coding School supported by Boeing, in Gdańsk, Poland The ThinkYoung Coding School addresses young people who have been temporarily displaced from Ukraine, but is also open for teenagers of other nationalities Since 2016, ThinkYoung and Boeing have introduced more than 900 teenagers to coding worldwide. ThinkYoung and Boeing kicked off the frst coding school for Ukrainian teenagers. Boeing International President Sir Michael Arthur, Boeing Poland Managing Director Rafał Stepnowski, Boeing Engineering Technology Center leader Iryna Bielienko from the company's Ukraine team and ThinkYoung founder and CEO Andrea Gerosa hosted an opening ceremony at the Boeing office in Gdańsk today. Together with the vice-mayor of Gdańsk, Piotr Borawski, they welcomed the first [...]

2022-11-23T00:54:36+02:00November 23rd, 2022|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Boeing Reorganizes Defense, Space & Security Business Unit

Source: Boeing Eight divisions will be consolidated to four to simplify integration and collaboration Realignment aims to accelerate operational discipline, program quality, safety and performance Boeing announced a series of executive leadership changes and reorganizations aimed at accelerating operational discipline, first-time quality and performance while streamlining senior leadership roles and responsibilities. Effective immediately, Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) will consolidate its eight divisions into four, including: Vertical Lift, led by Vice President and General Manager Mark Cherry. Mobility, Surveillance & Bombers, led by Vice President and General Manager Dan Gillian, which will include KC-46, SAOC, E-7, VC-25B, P-8, Bombers, AWACS/AEW&C, 777X components and all executive transport programs. Air Dominance, led by Vice President and General Manager Steve Nordlund, which will include classified [...]

2022-11-18T05:51:55+02:00November 18th, 2022|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Airbus invests in climate solutions company, Carbon Engineering Ltd. to support world’s largest direct air carbon capture R&D facility

Source: Airbus  The investment will contribute to funding part of Carbon Engineering’s advanced direct air capture R&D technologies at the company’s Innovation Centre in Squamish, B.C., Canada DACC is a high-potential technology that involves capturing CO2 emissions directly from the air using high powered fans. Once removed from the air, the CO2 can be used to produce power-to-liquid Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) that is drop-in compatible with today’s aircraft Airbus invests in Carbon Engineering Ltd., a Canadian-based climate solutions company, operating the largest Direct Air Carbon Capture (DACC) Research & Development facility in the world. The investment will contribute to funding part of Carbon Engineering’s advanced direct air capture R&D technologies at the company’s Innovation Centre in Squamish, B.C., Canada. [...]

2022-11-18T05:42:38+02:00November 18th, 2022|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Azul Linhas Aéreas adds three additional A330neo to fleet

Source: Airbus Azul has signed a firm order for three A330-900 which will allow it to further expand its international network and complement its existing A330 operations, bringing the airline’s total fleet of A330neo aircraft to eight. “We are delighted to have secured three more next-gen Airbus widebody aircraft which ensures the complete transformation of our fleet from old generation to next-generation. We are focused on maintaining our widebody fleet stable while at the same time benefiting from the fuel efficiency savings from these aircraft.” declared John Rodgerson, Chief Executive Officer of Azul, and continues “with this order we have done just that”. “We applaud Azul’s decision that shows their forward looking strategy and proves the economics and performance of the [...]

2022-11-16T16:48:07+02:00November 16th, 2022|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Airbus Commercial Aircraft figures

Source: Airbus Airbus' commercial aircraft orders and deliveries for the month of October 2022 have been published on airbus.com. October 2022 deliveries: 60 deliveries to 38 customers October 2022 orders: 177 2022 deliveries to date: 497 deliveries to 72 customers in the year. The net year to date delivery number of 495 reflects a reduction of 2 deliveries recorded in December 2021 (2 A350-900 AEROFLOT) for which a transfer was not possible due to international sanctions.

2022-11-09T03:29:31+02:00November 9th, 2022|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Airbus Virtual Procedure Trainer offers an innovative way for pilots to learn procedures using Virtual Reality – Lufthansa Group becomes launch customer

Source: Airbus Advanced procedure training for pilots is now possible without using a flight simulator or on-site procedure trainer, thanks to the innovative Airbus Virtual Procedure Trainer (VPT). The software solution immerses trainees within a virtual cockpit and coaches them on Airbus Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Lufthansa Group will be the launch customer for the new solution presented at EATS (European Airline Training Symposium) 2022 in Berlin. With Virtual Reality, the VPT allows trainees to drill procedures repeatedly within a fully interactive cockpit. Trainees can act intuitively on each switch and lever, following the correct sequence whilst building their ‘muscle memory’ and procedural knowledge. “As part of a unique partnership, training expertise will be mutually shared to provide an innovative, [...]

2022-11-08T16:53:45+02:00November 8th, 2022|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Boeing Partners with Translation App Tarjimly to Help Break Language Barriers

Source: Boeing $100,000 multi-year investment will connect thousands of refugees with translation services Partnership will leverage Boeing's global, multi-lingual employee base Boeing and Tarjimly, an app-based language and translation service, announced a new partnership to increase translation access for refugees and immigrants around the world. Boeing's $100,000 multi-year investment will help Tarjimly enhance the app user experience and will enable more than 10,000 translator connections for 5,000 refugees in need of critical language support. This increase in real-time support will result in refugees receiving humanitarian services twice as fast. "Equitable access to information is a key human right, and Tarjimly is an easy-to-use, free and easily accessible tool that aims to help millions of refugees and immigrants around the world get the [...]

2022-11-04T14:13:32+02:00November 4th, 2022|MANUFACTURERS, News|