Source: Collins Aerospace Creates a more intelligent way to schedule, track, manage and connect flight departments First of several enhancements to be made to Izon in 2022 Collins Aerospace has the answer for flight crews, dispatchers and operation managers in need of a straight-forward and easy-to-use trip scheduling solution. At this year’s NBAA Schedulers and Dispatchers event in San Diego, Collins will roll out the newest application for its IzonTM technology platform – Calendar Exchange. Calendar Exchange will be the intelligent way to plan, manage and connect a flight department’s entire aviation ecosystem. At launch, users will be able to create trips and events quickly and easily in Calendar Exchange by using the intuitive controls of its modern user interface on [...]

Source: Neste Neste has also completed the exit of its base oils joint venture with Bahrain Petroleum Company and Nogaholding In October 2021, Neste Corporation announced that it had signed an agreement to sell its existing base oils business to Chevron Global Energy Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Chevron Corporation. The transaction includes the NEXBASE™ brand, associated qualifications and approvals, and related sales and marketing business. As part of the divestment, the parties also agreed on a long-term offtake for Neste’s base oils supply from Porvoo, Finland. With the same date, Neste signed an agreement to exit its base oils joint venture with Bahrain Petroleum Company and Nogaholding. The transaction has been approved by regulatory authorities, and was completed on [...]

Source: Panasonic Avionics Whether you were working remotely, distance-learning, or simply looking to stay connected to far-flung family and friends, chances are your use of digital technology skyrocketed over the past two years. According to the Pew Research Center, 90% of Americans said the internet was essential or important to them during the biggest peaks of the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, 40% said they used digital technology in new or different ways than they had in the past. As a result, our familiarity with apps, high-speed connectivity, and personalization has also grown. And while it’s true that some people have developed internet fatigue from doing so much more of their former face-to-face interactions online, there are some online consumer habits that are [...]

Source: Pratt & Whitney Pratt & Whitney announced a memorandum of understanding with Air bp regarding various workstreams with respect to the application of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blends at up to 100 percent in Pratt & Whitney engine testing and research. The agreement reflects Pratt & Whitney's commitment to supporting the aviation industry's ambitious goal of reaching net zero CO2 emissions for air travel by 2050. "The commercial aviation industry must use multiple approaches when it comes to addressing the challenges of sustainable aviation. One immediate opportunity is to radically reduce our dependence on fossil fuels while we continue to improve engine efficiency," said Graham Webb, Chief Sustainability Officer at Pratt & Whitney. "Neat SAF from a major integrated energy [...]

Source: SITA SITA, the leading IT provider for the air transport industry, has installed solar roof panels in its Singapore office as part of its continued commitment to reduce its carbon emissions and create more sustainable workplaces. The solution will deliver a 16% reduction on the office’s electricity-related carbon footprint compared to 2021 usage. Research has shown that transitioning to renewable energy can achieve most of the greenhouse gas emissions reduction needed between now and 2050 to keep global warming to the temperature limits set out in the Paris Agreement on climate change. Solar panels, selling and purchasing Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)*, and switching to green energy providers, will move SITA’s Singapore office from consuming brown energy (fossil fuel such as coal) to adopting [...]

Source: Pratt & Whitney Pratt & Whitney announced today it has successfully tested the GTF Advantage engine configuration with 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The test took place at the company's facility in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA starting on March 1 and marks a key step on the road toward 100 percent SAF operation of GTF-powered aircraft. The test is also a key element of an extensive development program to ready the GTF Advantage for entry into service in 2024, by validating the engine's performance on 100 percent SAF in thrust transients, starting and operability. "We're thrilled to have successfully tested the GTF Advantage engine on unblended SAF," said Graham Webb, chief sustainability officer at Pratt & Whitney. [...]

Source: IAMA When asked about the hurdles that airlines and lessors have had during their aircraft modification, the topic of post-installation has often arisen over the last years. To ensure a more reliable post-installation of the modification, specific rules have been implemented with the IAMA rulebook – a guide that IAMA members have to commit to setting standards for a high-quality modification from an early stage on within the lifecycle of a Supplemental Type Certificate, STC, project. The support airlines and lessors require once the contracted modification is approved and flying can have a broad scope, from issues regarding after-sales “There is no one I can reach from the design organization that can help me with my issue” to the [...]

Source: Chorus CA$1.1 billion1 transaction; immediately accretive Expands and broadens Chorus’ business to include an established and growing asset management platform with an excellent track record Enhances and diversifies future cash flows with a shift to an asset light model Differentiated model benefits all stakeholders Creates a leading regional aircraft lessor with best-in-class regional aviation management team Establishes partnership with Brookfield as a strategic cornerstone investor in Chorus Chorus Aviation Inc. announced that it has entered into a sale and purchase  agreement (the ‘SPA’) pursuant to which one or more wholly-owned subsidiaries of Chorus will acquire Falko Regional Aircraft Limited (‘Falko’), a leading regional aircraft lessor,  together with (i) affiliates of Falko, and (ii) the equity interests in certain entities and aircraft which [...]

Source: SITA Lavorel takes the reins as airlines and airports look to technology to support industry recovery The SITA Board has announced the appointment of David Lavorel as the company’s new CEO. Under his leadership and vision, SITA will continue to lead a strategic change for the industry, helping its customers implement digitalized and smart solutions. Over the past 20 years at SITA, Lavorel has served in a range of senior roles, most recently as CEO of SITA AT AIRPORTS AND BORDERS. He also served as CEO of SITA FOR AIRCRAFT, where he pursued a strategy to extract the full potential of the connected aircraft for SITA's airline customers. As Senior VP Corporate Development and Head of the CEO office, [...]

Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada Pratt & Whitney Canada, a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, announced today that it is driving forward its environmental commitments by supporting efforts to advance 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs) compatibility for its engines, it has expanded its carbon offset service to regional customers and has advanced its hybrid-electric propulsion technology and flight demonstrator program, all while consistently making current products environmentally best-in-class. "Pratt & Whitney Canada is uniquely positioned to bring productive, safe propulsion to the world combining efficient thermal and electrical propulsion systems, while offering the broadest suite of solutions to customers," said Maria Della Posta, president. "To that end, we've made several advancements in our sustainability roadmap that herald the application [...]