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, [...]

Source: SITA Seamless integration of rail and airline systems provides a smoother journey for passengers As more airlines operating in France offer their passengers train and air ticketing options, French rail operator SNCF Voyageurs has reconfirmed SITA, the leading IT provider to the air transport industry, to securely and seamlessly integrate its back-office activities to those of partner airlines. An upgraded API-based solution replaces an existing solution from SITA. It will significantly improve the check-in process delivered in the 20 train stations where the 'Train + Air' service is available. In the past few years, airlines across Europe have increasingly moved to intermodal travel, requiring more integration between air and rail operations. SITA has long played a key role in [...]

Source: Pratt & Whitney Pratt & Whitney today named Rick Deurloo president of its Commercial Engines business. In this position, Rick will retain his current responsibilities as senior vice president and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for Pratt & Whitney while assuming overall leadership of the Commercial Engines business from Carroll Lane, who has elected to leave the company for another leadership opportunity. Deurloo will assume this expanded role effective immediately and will continue to report to Pratt & Whitney President Shane Eddy. "Pratt & Whitney's commercial engines business is well positioned for long-term success thanks to its technology and product offerings across a strong portfolio of major platforms such as the GTF, V2500 and mature engines," said Pratt & Whitney [...]