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Cologne Bonn Airport switches to Neste MY Renewable Diesel in its entire diesel-powered ground fleet

Source: Neste Corporation Cologne Bonn Airport has switched to Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ in its diesel-powered ground fleet. Neste's renewable diesel (also known as HVO100) is made from 100 percent renewable raw materials, and it is in particular used for powering large and heavy vehicles such as the airport’s fire trucks, which are not easy to electrify. In total, switching to Neste MY Renewable Diesel will allow the airport to save almost 3,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions (CO2e) annually compared to the use of fossil diesel. By using Neste MY Renewable Diesel, greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) are reduced by as much as 90%* over the life cycle of the fuel compared to fossil diesel. “The use of renewable fuel [...]

2023-08-30T20:17:18+03:00August 30th, 2023|AIRPORTS, News, SUPPLIERS|

Canada enhances airspace communication with FREQUENTIS X10

Source: FREQUENTIS First Frequentis X10 Voice Communication System in the Americas ADM Aéroports de Montréal has implemented future-proof operations with Frequentis’ service-oriented voice communication system (VCS) Frequentis ED137-compliant X10 VCS provides most intuitive Human Machine Interface (HMI) for airport operators Enhanced safety via X10 in case of emergency evacuation of the NAV CANADA tower Canadian ADM Aéroports de Montréal selected Frequentis’ innovative X10 VCS to enhance airspace communication for the Apron Management Section (AMS) at YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport in Canada. The system is operated by ADM, however, NAV CANADA, the air navigation service provider of Canada will also share access and operate radio and telephone resources, as a contingency solution in case of emergency tower evacuation. “The X10 is Frequentis’ [...]

2023-08-14T15:43:26+03:00August 14th, 2023|AIRPORTS, News, SUPPLIERS|

SITA and Envision Digital partner on solutions that help airports cut fuel and power costs while advancing their net zero ambitions

Source: SITA Air transport industry IT provider SITA and Envision Digital, a Singapore-headquartered global net zero partner and Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) technology leader, today signed a new partnership to help airports reduce operational costs and support their net zero ambitions. The companies have developed solutions that allow real-time data IoT flows, enabling airports to monitor and report their energy usage, emissions from aircraft and other vehicles, and their carbon footprint. Airports can use insights from these data feeds to take action to reduce consumption costs and resulting emissions. In future, the above solutions will allow airports to harness and orchestrate renewable energy sources. These solutions will be pivotal to SITA’s Total Airport Management concept, which will help airports [...]

2023-08-02T03:33:25+03:00August 2nd, 2023|News, SUPPLIERS|

Pratt & Whitney Expands P&WCSMART™ Portfolio for PT6A-34AG Engines

Source: Frontier Airlines Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC), a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, announced today that it has added three new P&WCSMART™ offerings designed specifically for PT6A-34AG operators: Flat Rate Overhaul Program, Propeller Strike Repair Program and Flat Rate Engine Exchange. These additions will better support customers by providing fixed costs for major engine maintenance services, thereby eliminating price uncertainty while delivering original equipment manufacturer (OEM)-level engine maintenance and parts, and world-class service. "Our P&WCSMART lineup continues to attract new and repeat customers by offering them the best value in the industry," said Irene Makris, vice president, Customer Service, Pratt & Whitney Canada. "Tailored to the needs of operators with mature engines, P&WCSMART solutions for PT6A-34AG are tailored [...]

2023-07-18T20:38:21+03:00July 19th, 2023|News, SUPPLIERS|

First Carbon Capture Tool for Airport Terminals Developed by IATA and Atkins

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA), working with Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group has created a suite of innovative digital tools for airports to estimate the embodied carbon associated with the construction of terminal buildings and aviation assets – for the first time. The digital toolkit will enable airports to better understand and mitigate the impacts of construction-related activities that contribute to carbon. As the global aviation industry continues its post-pandemic growth, modernizing and adapting infrastructure to meet Net Zero targets and the needs of sustainable aviation, the need to reduce embodied carbon in new buildings such as terminals and runways is ever more pressing. The digital tools will deliver embodied carbon benchmarking for the three [...]

2023-07-17T20:40:28+03:00July 17th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS, SUPPLIERS|

Shell becomes one of the first aviation lubricants suppliers to tackle lifecycle carbon emissions across its product portfolio

Source: Shell Aviation Shell Aviation (“Shell”) has introduced a new lifecycle sustainability approach for its AeroShell aviation lubricants to avoid, reduce and then compensate for lifecycle carbon emissions, improving aircraft performance while helping customers meet their net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG)[1] or carbon emissions ambitions. In alignment with Shell’s target to become a net zero-emissions energy business by 2050, AeroShell has confirmed its commitment to continue working to avoid and reduce carbon emissions by optimising production and product design, embedding circularity into product packaging, improving the energy efficiency of facilities, and using renewable energy to reduce emissions across the supply chain. Shell will then purchase high-quality[2], independently verified carbon credits to compensate for carbon emissions which are not currently being avoided or [...]

2023-07-14T10:27:57+03:00July 14th, 2023|News, SUPPLIERS|

Viva Aerobus Selects Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Engines to Power 90 More Airbus A321neo Aircraft

Source: Pratt & Whitney Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, announced today that Viva Aerobus has selected GTF engines to power an additional 90 Airbus A321neo firm aircraft orders, the first of which is expected to be delivered in 2027. Having previously ordered 65 GTF-powered A320neo family aircraft, the airline has now committed to 155 aircraft with GTF engines. Pratt & Whitney and Viva Aerobus have also extended their EngineWise® Maintenance long-term agreement to cover the maintenance needs of the entire GTF-powered fleet. "As we continue to grow and renew our fleet, we need the best engine technology, with lower operating costs and fuel efficiency," said Juan Carlos Zuazua, CEO of Viva Aerobus. "At Viva Aerobus our mission is not [...]

2023-07-07T14:20:26+03:00July 7th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, SUPPLIERS, Uncategorized|

Neste’s inventors honored with the European Inventor Award 2023

Source: Neste Corporation Photo: Neste’s Annika Malm, Pia Bergström, Jukka-Pekka Pasanen, Jukka Myllyoja and Blanka Toukoniitty have been honored with the European Inventor Award 2023 in the Industry category. Source: European Patent Office Neste, the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel, renewable diesel and renewable feedstock solutions for various polymers and chemicals industry uses, is proud to announce that its inventors have been honored with the prestigious European Inventor Award 2023 in the Industry category. The award was granted by the European Patent Office (EPO). The award of the industry category recognizes inventors of commercially successful technologies patented by large European companies. The award was presented today, 4 July 2023, at a ceremony in Valencia, Spain. The winning team [...]

2023-07-04T20:51:23+03:00July 4th, 2023|News, SUPPLIERS|

Pratt & Whitney and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance Announce First GTF Engine Induction

Source: Pratt & Whitney Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, announced that Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance ("AFI KLM E&M"), has inducted its first Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine. AFI KLM E&M joined the Pratt & Whitney GTF MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) network in 2022 with disassembly, assembly and test capability for PW1500G model engines for the Airbus A220 family. In 2021, Air France selected 60 A220-300 aircraft with an option of adding up to 60 more, which are powered exclusively by GTF engines. The airline currently operates 24 of these aircraft, with an additional 37 on order. "With the induction of our first GTF engine, we're growing our capabilities with today's most advanced technologies," said Anne [...]

2023-06-27T17:23:47+03:00June 27th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, SUPPLIERS|

Airbus teams-up with LanzaJet to boost sustainable aviation fuel production

Source: Airbus Airbus and LanzaJet, a leading sustainable fuels technology company, announced they have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to address the needs of the aviation sector through the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The MOU establishes a relationship between Airbus and LanzaJet to advance building SAF facilities which will use LanzaJet’s leading, proven, and proprietary Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) technology. This agreement also aims to accelerate the certification and adoption of 100% drop-in SAF which would allow existing aircraft to fly with no fossil fuel. The aviation industry is responsible for approximately 2-3% of global carbon dioxide emissions, and SAF has been identified by airlines, governments, and energy leaders, as one of the most immediate solutions to decarbonize [...]

2023-06-27T17:43:07+03:00June 27th, 2023|MANUFACTURERS, News, SUPPLIERS|