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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|

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|

Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Engines to be Overhauled in New, Dedicated Delta TechOps Facility

Source: Pratt & Whitney Delta's new 155,000-square-foot facility exemplifies investments being made to support the growing demand for GTF engines Delta TechOps and Pratt & Whitney today celebrated the unveiling of a new, larger TechOps engine overhaul facility dedicated to the global Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine MRO network. The 155,000-square-foot facility in Atlanta will house disassembly, assembly and test capability for engines powering Airbus A220 and A320neo family aircraft. Leadership from Delta and Pratt & Whitney were in attendance alongside Commissioner Pat Wilson from the Georgia Department of Economic Development, media and employees. "As both a customer and a member of our GTF MRO network, our relationship with Delta is one underpinned by transparency, teamwork and commitment. For more [...]

2023-02-08T05:22:34+02:00February 8th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, SUPPLIERS|

Aviation CIOs ramp up digital technology investments to meet demands of swift recovery

Source: SITA SITA’s latest Air Transport IT Insights report reveals accelerated digitalization to help airlines and airports meet rising passenger demand Faced with increased disruptions, baggage mountains, and staff shortages, airports and airlines are ramping up their investment in technology to digitalize their operations and speed up the passenger journey by offering more self-service options. SITA’s 2022 Air Transport IT Insights report, published today, reveals that with the post-pandemic recovery CIOs want to ensure operations are as agile and resilient as they are efficient, with IT solutions seen as central to their success. This has spurred an acceleration of digitalization, with airlines and airports looking to key technology solutions to fortify their operations against disruption while automating the passenger experience. The industry’s [...]

2023-01-31T19:36:27+02:00January 31st, 2023|News, SUPPLIERS|

TAP extends and expands its partnership with Amadeus to accelerate its digital transformation

Source: TAP TAP has renewed Amadeus Altéa Passenger Service System (PSS) and has adopted additional solutions to further improve the passenger experience The airline will also distribute more personalized content through Amadeus Altéa NDC TAP has decided to renew and expand its agreement with Amadeus to support its digital transformation and offer a superior passenger experience. The agreement encompasses a long-term collaboration of the Amadeus Altéa PSS with the adoption of complementary solutions that cover the traveler journey from booking to flying, including disruption management, merchandising, and efficiency-related capabilities. Additionally, TAP has also signed for Amadeus Altéa NDC (New Distribution Capability) to enhance travelers’ retail experience by distributing tailored and enriched offers through the channels of their choice. This collaboration [...]

2023-01-30T19:52:55+02:00January 30th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, SUPPLIERS|

Ground handling vehicles and machinery at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to run on Neste MY Renewable Diesel

Source: Neste Corporation From January 2023 onwards, all diesel-powered ground handling vehicles and machinery at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in the Netherlands will be using Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ (also known as “HVO100” thanks to being produced from 100% renewable raw materials). There are around 1,900 ground handling vehicles with a diesel engine at Schiphol airport, varying from standard cars, vans, pushback tractors and trucks to more specialized ground support like conveyor belt loaders, pallet or container loaders, catering highlifts, aircraft fuel dispensers, passenger steps and ground power units. KLM Equipment Services (KES) is the fuel supplier for all vehicles and machinery on Schiphol with a fuel station at the airport as well as three fuel trucks operating seven days a [...]

2023-01-18T16:28:13+02:00January 18th, 2023|News, SUPPLIERS|

Neste’s acquisition of used cooking oil collection and aggregation business from Crimson Renewable Energy in the United States is completed

Source: Neste Corporation In November 2022, Neste announced that it would acquire the used cooking oil (UCO) collection and aggregation business and related assets on the US West Coast from Crimson Renewable Energy Holdings, LLC. The acquisition has been approved by regulatory authorities, and the transaction has been closed. The acquisition includes shares in SeQuential Environmental Services, LLC, and Pure, LLC, as well as a UCO processing plant in Salem, Oregon. Through the transaction, Neste acquired a leading UCO collection and recycling business on the US West Coast, covering the collection, logistics and storage of UCO in California, Oregon and Washington. "The completion of this transaction is another important step for Neste in growing renewable and circular solutions, following our [...]

2023-01-16T19:23:24+02:00January 16th, 2023|News, SUPPLIERS|

Pratt & Whitney GTF Engines Achieve Milestone Fuel and Emissions Savings

Source: Pratt & Whitney We’re kicking off the New Year with two major milestones for our GTF engines. Since entry into service, the industry’s only geared propulsion system has saved 1 billion gallons (nearly 4 billion liters) of fuel and 10 million metric tons of carbon emissions. During this time, we’ve continued to advance the engine for current and future aircraft. In the past year alone, we’ve improved on the GTF engine’s best-in-class fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions for the A320neo family. We successfully tested the more powerful GTF Advantage engine on 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), started engine certification testing and worked with Airbus to begin development flight testing on an A320neo aircraft. We also announced plans to enhance our distinctive geared fan architecture with [...]

2023-01-16T18:51:06+02:00January 16th, 2023|News, SUPPLIERS|

Brussels Airlines starts new year with a first delivery of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Brussels Airport via CEPS pipeline

Source: Neste Brussels Airlines, the flag carrier of Belgium and part of the Lufthansa Group, has started the new year by being the first airline receiving a delivery of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ at Brussels Airport for the first time using the NATO Central European Pipeline System (CEPS). Aviation fuel is supplied by CEPS to commercial airports in Europe, and from 1 January 2023 these airports can also receive sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) via the pipeline system. Brussels Airlines has ambitious sustainability goals including an aim to emit 50% less CO2 by 2030 compared to 2019, become carbon neutral by 2050, and operate its first flight using SAF by 2023. The delivery of Neste’s SAF via the CEPS pipeline contributes [...]

2023-01-03T16:08:57+02:00January 3rd, 2023|News, SUPPLIERS|

Porter Airlines Accepts First Aircraft with Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Engines

Source: Pratt & Whitney Pratt & Whitney announced that Porter Airlines has taken delivery of its first Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, which is powered exclusively by GTF engines. This is the first of 30 aircraft selected in 2021, with an additional 20 selected in 2022. Combined with 50 purchase rights, the airline has committed to up to 100 E195-E2 aircraft. Porter Airlines is the launch customer for the Embraer E195-E2 in North America. "These GTF-powered E195-E2 aircraft will deliver operational and environmental value that let us reach more customers, with an even better travel experience," said Michael Deluce, president and CEO for Porter Airlines. "We've already announced our first routes with these aircraft, which will fly from Toronto Pearson to Montréal, Ottawa [...]

2022-12-22T05:59:56+02:00December 22nd, 2022|AIRLINES, News, SUPPLIERS|