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Embraer partners with Avfuel to increase SAF adoption

Source: Embraer Embraer, a global leader in aerospace innovation, today announced a landmark agreement with Avfuel to increase its uptake of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ (SAF) at Melbourne Orlando International Airport (KMLB) to one load per week. The duo first entered into a SAF agreement in July 2021 in support of Embraer’s flight operations out of MLB. This agreement saw Avfuel deliver one 8,000-gallon truckload of Neste MY SAF per quarter to Sheltair MLB, the FBO that provides storage and handling services for Embraer. With the updated weekly agreement commencing in April, the extended partnership is expected to result in a total of 240,000 U.S. gallons of SAF delivered to Embraer in 2024, representing a significant increase when compared [...]

2024-05-24T19:07:04+03:00May 24th, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News, SUPPLIERS|
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ACI World Assembly charts course for sustainable aviation with three key Resolutions

Source: ACI World Airports globally prioritize a safe and sustainable air transport system Today at the Airports Council International (ACI) World Annual General Assembly, ACI airport members unanimously adopted three foundational Resolutions aimed at ensuring a safe and sustainable aviation system as demand for air travel continues to increase. ACI World Resolutions: Safety and security at airports as fundamental enablers of sustainable growth Enabling system capacity at airports to meet future growth Aviation decarbonization and airport climate action ACI World Director General and CEO Luis Felipe de Oliveira said: "Global passenger traffic is poised to soar, with projections nearing 20 billion by 2042, doubling the estimates for 2024. Safely and sustainably accommodating this exponential growth necessitates collaboration across the entire [...]

2024-05-23T20:13:53+03:00May 23rd, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Sun Country Airlines: App enhances the customer experience and provides new digital tools on the day of travel

Source: Sun Country Airlines Travelers can download the app from the Apple store and Google Play store. Travelers can now book travel, check-in for flights, use their mobile boarding pass, and manage their trips within the app. Sun Country Airlines launched a new mobile app to enhance the travel experience for Sun Country customers. Travelers can now book travel, check-in for flights, use their mobile boarding pass, and manage their trips within the app. The app is now available in the Apple store and Google Play store. “The new mobile app is part of a multi-year investment in enhancing our digital experience for our customers,” said Colton Snow, chief marketing officer for Sun Country. “In 2019, as part of the [...]

2024-05-23T20:48:11+03:00May 23rd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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Airbus takes superconductivity research for hydrogen-powered aircraft a step further

Source: Airbus Sectional drawing of the Cryoprop demonstrator Confirmed interest in the potential of superconducting technologies for hydrogen-powered aircraft Launch of a new demonstrator with a megawatt-class superconducting motor Airbus UpNext, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Airbus, has launched a new technological demonstrator to accelerate the maturation of superconducting technologies for use in electric propulsion systems of a future hydrogen-powered aircraft. Known as Cryoprop, the new demonstrator will integrate and mature a two megawatt-class superconducting electric propulsion system cooled by liquid hydrogen via a helium recirculation loop and developed by Airbus teams in Toulouse, France, and Ottobrunn, Germany. “Our previous demonstrators have shown that superconducting technologies would be a key enabler for the high-power electrification of future hydrogen-powered aircraft. I truly [...]

2024-05-23T20:03:30+03:00May 23rd, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|
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New pilot assistance technologies take to the road with Airbus’ Optimate demonstrator

Source: Airbus Automatic aircraft taxiing and new pilot assistance features to be tested in innovative electric truck Airbus UpNext, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Airbus, has started testing new technologies to support automatic taxiing and enhance pilot assistance onboard an innovative electric truck. The three-year research project, called Optimate, will combine a wide range of cutting-edge technologies including advanced automation, computer vision, data fusion and machine learning to improve aircraft navigation systems, the human-machine interface and overall flight safety. “We are delighted to unveil another innovative demonstrator that reflects our unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of aviation. Our ambition is to use the best technologies to make our aircraft even more aware of their operating conditions, analysing it in as [...]

2024-05-21T20:44:28+03:00May 22nd, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News, Uncategorized|
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American Airlines’ culture of celebrating diversity, giving to communities and honoring history

Source: American Airlines At American, our purpose is to care for people on life's journey, which includes celebrating the tapestry of diversity that makes up our #AATeam members and the communities in which our customers live and work. In this edition of Around American, see how our team champions diversity, celebrates our customers and communities and prioritizes service at every step of life's journey. AA Team A transformative journey from Taiwan to the United States started with an unexpected trip to Walt Disney World that marked the beginning of a new life abroad. #AATeam member Yuan Chen Annabelle Chen shares navigating independence and defying stereotypes by forging her own academic and career path. From a degree in dance to a [...]

2024-05-21T20:43:12+03:00May 22nd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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SITA announces acquisition of MATERNA IPS in game-changing move for the air travel industry

Source: SITA SITA, the global leader in technology solutions for the air transport industry, announced its acquisition of Materna IPS, leader in passenger handling for airports and airlines. The move will reshape the entire aviation industry, creating the world's most powerful passenger portfolio for airports and digital travel. It brings to life SITA's vision to reinvent travel and transport, boosting the company's leadership in passenger processing, as part of a fast-growth strategy for the years ahead. With air traffic set to double by 2040, airports and airlines must deliver smoother passenger experiences. SITA's acquisition is a vital part of its focus on innovation and reinventing travel to meet pressing industry demands for increased terminal capacities and best-in-class secure solutions leading [...]

2024-05-21T20:37:35+03:00May 22nd, 2024|News, SUPPLIERS|
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South, the new handling company of IAG Group will operate in 38 Spanish airports

Source: South Europe Ground Services South (South Europe Ground Services S.L.U.), the new handling subsidiary of the IAG Group, will operate in 38 Spanish airports with a workforce of 8,700 employees (8,200 from Iberia Airport Services) and will provide services to more than 100 companies in the aforementioned airports, with Madrid being the airport with the largest concentration (50). In addition, it will provide services to third parties at 30 of these airports and will provide autohandling services at eight of them. With all this, it expects to serve more than 400,000 weighted aircraft and to grow at a rate of between 2 and 4% per year, in line with the average figure for the sector. The company, which was [...]

2024-05-21T20:57:01+03:00May 22nd, 2024|News, SERVICES|
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H55 is thrilled to announce discussions regarding the Government of the Canadian province of Quebec’s investment in H55

Source: H55 H55, a pioneer in electric aviation technologies, is thrilled to announce the intention of the Government of the Canadian province of Quebec to invest in equity in H55. Led by Investissement Québec, a key driver of economic development in Quebec, this investment would mark a major milestone in H55's journey to bring certified electric propulsion solutions to North America, supporting the company's production ramp-up and research and development activities. This investment in H55 would be in line with Government's plans to establish a new innovation zone, Espace Aéro, focusing on the aerospace industry. Headquartered in Switzerland, H55 leads the way in electric aviation, specializing in certified electric propulsion, battery storage, and energy management solutions. With a steadfast commitment [...]

2024-05-21T20:49:50+03:00May 22nd, 2024|News, SUPPLIERS|
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Aviation traffic growth in Latin America and the Caribbean: A 5.5% increase in the First Quarter of 2024

Source: ACI-LAC Airports Council International for Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) presents preliminary passenger traffic data for the region's airports for the first quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter of 2023. Airports Council International for Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) presents preliminary passenger traffic data for the region's airports for the first quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter of 2023. Passenger volume growth in 2023 vs 2024 was 5.5%. Preliminary figures compiled by ACI-LAC indicate that the best performing country in percentage terms compared to the same period last year was Uruguay, with growth of 28.6%, followed by Peru (+21.4%) and Chile (+18.9%). Ecuador was the only country to show a slight decrease (-2.8%) [...]

2024-05-21T20:23:42+03:00May 21st, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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