Source: NACO The study used the flight schedule between Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao as an example to make the impact of the introduction of electric flying quantifiable, in terms of infrastructure, energy demand and costs It is feasible to electrify small-scale aviation in the Netherlands on short distances. The first nine-passenger electric aircraft could be certified and available on the short-haul market by 2026, bringing more sustainable aviation an important step further. This is the outcome of a study by NACO/Royal HaskoningDHV and Royal NLR commissioned by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management. The study was recently presented to the House of Representatives. Roadmap to more sustainable flying If policy remains unchanged, the share of global CO2 emissions from aviation could increase [...]

Source: H55 H55 has been awarded its design organization approval (DOA) from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) This follows the granting of the company's production organization approval (POA) by the Swiss Federal Office for Civil Aviation in January of this year With the DOA and POA secured, the company is well-positioned to receive its type certificate for its 100kW electric propulsion system (EPS) targeted for CS23 aircrafts, foreseen for the end of 2023. Following the announcement whereby H55 was selected by Pratt and Whitney Canada for a major project in hybrid electric aviation, the company is advancing well with its technological development road map and is once again proving itself as a key enabler in electric aviation. Obtaining [...]

Source: Pratt & Whitney Pratt & Whitney Canada, a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, announced today the successful flight test of dual PW127M engines with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on a Braathen Regional Airlines' ATR 72-600 aircraft. Both PW127M engines were fueled exclusively with Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel and flew for two hours total, Malmo to Bromma Airport and return. This was a collaborative effort involving the airline, ATR, and Pratt & Whitney Canada. "We are extremely pleased with the successful testing of our PW127M engines on 100% SAF," said Timothy Swail, vice president, Regional Aviation and APU Product Marketing and Sales for Pratt & Whitney Canada. "We have worked closely with ATR and Braathens leading up [...]

Fuente: Neste Power-to-Liquids technologies are on their way to commercialization in scale. E-fuels offer a way to expand the carbon-neutral transport fuel pool beyond biomass-based renewable fuels to replace fossil fuels in existing internal combustion engines. The end product is a transportation fuel suited for aircraft, ships as well as heavy and light road vehicles. Development of high temperature electrolysis, CO2 capture, and hydrocarbon synthesis technologies have been completed in Business Finland funded Veturi E-fuel research project and the integrated technology is now ready for implementation. VTT and Neste have agreed to build a technology demonstration facility at VTT Bioruukki Pilot Centre, Espoo. The work has started by first modifications to the research infrastructure at VTT Bioruukki. During 2022 and [...]

Source: Pratt & Whitney Pratt & Whitney Canada, a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, and Deutsche Aircraft, announced today that the PW127XT-S engine has been selected to power the D328eco™ regional turboprop. The engine will be another model in the XT series which sets a new benchmark in regional aviation, delivering a significant improvement in operating costs and sustainability. The PW127XT-S will be developed according to the D328eco timeline. “We have worked closely with the D328eco team over a number of years to develop the best engine option for the aircraft,” said Maria Della Posta, president, Pratt & Whitney Canada. “The PW127XT-S provides airlines 40% more time on wing, a 20% reduction in maintenance costs with only two scheduled [...]

Source: Neste Corporation Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has been safely delivered to New York’s LaGuardia Airport through the Colonial and Buckeye pipeline systems – two essential pieces of American energy infrastructure. The low-emission jet fuel will power a Delta Air Lines flight, marking a seminal moment in the ongoing development and distribution of SAF in the U.S. “SAF is the most effective tool we have to decarbonize our industry,” said Pamela Fletcher, Delta’s Chief Sustainability Officer. “These efforts show how existing infrastructure can be used to transport SAF to East Coast airports and drive down emissions – a critical step as we move toward a more sustainable future for air travel.” This partnership between Delta, Neste, Colonial Pipeline and Buckeye [...]

Source: SITA SITA WorldTracer® Lost and Found Property reduces the cost and time to trace missing property SITA has signed an exclusive agreement with UKi Media & Events to trace and repatriate lost items at this year’s Passenger Terminal Expo, the world’s biggest airport exhibition being held in Paris from 15-17 June. Using SITA WorldTracer® Lost and Found Property, attendees will be able to use their mobile device to register any missing items, which are automatically matched with found items, dramatically reducing the time and cost of repatriating lost items. Every year more than 10,000 people from 130 countries visit the exhibition, with hundreds of personal items being left behind or lost. SITA WorldTracer Lost and Found Property was launched in 2021 to [...]

Source: IAMA  IAMA Rulebook V 3.0 to be unveiled  IAMA, the Independent Aircraft Modifier Alliance, is proud to continue its progressive advocacy for high-quality Independent modifications at the Aircraft Interiors Expo 2022. Additionally, the alliance will unveil IAMA Rulebook Version 3.0, which has matured significantly since the organization’s launch at AIX in 2019. Since its establishment, the alliance’s top accomplishment has been its development of the IAMA Rulebook. This customer-centric, high-quality standard mandates rules and best practices for delivering first-class modifications and documentation. First released in March 2020, the essential industry resource provides guidance to achieve superior modifications through Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs). Since the initial release, IAMA has progressively refined the Rulebook based on new industry challenges. In keeping [...]

Source: Collins Aerospace FlightHub centralizes data sources and workflows into one single stream for pilots and airlines  Will include integration with Flight Profile Optimization solution for real-time route recommendations that reduce CO2 by saving fuel and time  Scalable solution that supports needs of airlines now and in the future Collins Aerospace is advancing digital aviation solutions that make flight more efficient and sustainable with FlightHub, its new Electronic Flight Folder accessible from an aircraft's Electronic Flight Bag (EFB). FlightHub centralizes data sources and workflows for pilots and airlines, coordinating the lifecycle of an entire flight from start to finish. Collating information into a single stream, FlightHub gives customers fast and easy access to all their flight information, from pre-flight documents, [...]