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RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Canada unveils high voltage bidirectional mobile charging unit for hybrid-electric flight demonstrator

Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada Charger sets a new standard for supporting high voltage systems  Pratt & Whitney Canada today announced the development of an advanced mobile charging unit (MCU) capable of charging high-power batteries at up to 1500 volts, making it compatible with Megawatt Charging System standards the industry is advancing for high voltage power applications. Pratt & Whitney is an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business. The MCU was developed in collaboration with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) and the Innovative Vehicle Institute (IVI) as part of the RTX hybrid-electric flight demonstrator project. "This is the latest example of our hybrid-electric flight demonstrator project, driving collaboration and innovation within Canada's aerospace ecosystem to enable a more sustainable future [...]

2024-01-23T11:43:18+02:00January 23rd, 2024|News, SUPPLIERS|
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Swissport appointed Frank Dobbelsteijn as Global Head of Operations

Source: Swissport Frank Dobbelsteijn joined Swissport International AG on 1 January 2024 as Global Head of Operations. In his former role as Vice President for the Heathrow operation of Menzies Aviation and other senior roles in the aviation and logistics sector, he gained the frontline operational experience and the managerial credentials for this key position on Swissport’s Global Management team. Swissport appointed Frank Dobbelsteijn as Global Head of Operations. With over 30 years of experience in several senior roles in the aviation and logistics sectors in Europe and the United States, Frank brings a wealth of expertise to his new role at Swissport. He will be responsible for aligning the company’s operational priorities with the overall strategic goals, while ensuring [...]

2024-01-09T14:22:42+02:00January 9th, 2024|News, SUPPLIERS|
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Swissport receives ISO 27001 Certification for Information Security

Source: Swissport Swissport International, the global leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, has been awarded the internationally recognized ISO 27001 certification, demonstrating its commitment to the highest standards of information security. Swissport International has been certified by the global certification body BSI (British Standards Institution) for the successful implementation of an effective Information Security Management System (ISMS) in line with the global ISO 27001 standard. The certification underscores the company’s dedication to safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data. Swissport’s ISMS is based on the highest information security standards. It protects data assets from a wide range of threats and enhances the resilience of the company’s global operations. "A large part of [...]

2023-12-27T19:27:06+02:00December 27th, 2023|News, SUPPLIERS|
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Stefan Schaffner and Sergiy Nevstruyev appointed to lead SITA’s Airports and Customer Experience Teams

Source: SITA  SITA today announced the appointments of Stefan Schaffner as Senior Vice President of SITA AT AIRPORTS and Sergiy Nevstruyev as Senior Vice President of SITA Global Services (SGS). The two bring a wealth of management experience in the travel, transport, and mobility technologies sectors to SITA. With SITA's presence in more than 1,000 airports globally, Stefan is responsible for transforming SITA's Airport portfolio to meet a growing demand for digitalization and automation. Prior to joining SITA, he was responsible for preparing Touchless Biometric Systems AG (TBS) for global rollout as its CEO, driving geographical expansion and building international partnerships and investor relations. Sergiy will oversee the daily management of SITA's critical infrastructure for around 2,500 airline, airport, ground [...]

2023-12-04T20:57:55+02:00December 4th, 2023|News, SUPPLIERS|
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SITA Ewas helps SWISS avoid turbulence

Source: SITA The multi-feed weather awareness application will be used on all SWISS aircraft SITA eWAS is now deployed across all Swiss International Air Lines' (SWISS) fleet to enable its pilots to anticipate and avoid adverse weather conditions, like turbulence. SITA eWAS is the only digital weather awareness application on the market today that aggregates multiple weather sources for greater accuracy and reliability in weather forecasts. More and more airlines are opting for electronic weather awareness solutions to help pilots better plan and avoid severe weather. Avoiding adverse weather conditions like turbulence maximizes safety on board, demonstrating the importance of real-time weather information and turbulence detection in-flight. Today's onboard weather radar cannot detect clear-air turbulence. The turbulence forecast in the [...]

2023-11-30T18:14:54+02:00November 30th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, SUPPLIERS|
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Honolulu Airport selects SITA Smart Path for biometric-enabled U.S. exit

Source: SITA  Biometric exit at Honolulu Airport is now operational and available to all international airlines Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) has become the latest airport in the United States (U.S.) to adopt SITA's biometric-enabled SITA Smart Path to support U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in fulfilling its congressional mandate for biometric passenger screening on exit from the U.S. SITA has implemented 54 face pods across Terminals 1 and 2 which are available to all international passengers. The technology provides travelers with a touchless process that further secures and streamlines international departures. If a traveler cannot be matched to a photo on record through Biometric Exit or chooses to opt out of the process, the traveler will proceed [...]

2023-11-28T19:57:24+02:00November 28th, 2023|AIRPORTS, News, SUPPLIERS|
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SITA partners with Versa Networks to deliver a tailor-made secure SD-WAN solution built for the Air Transport Industry

Source: SITA SITA Connect Go harnesses SITA's industry experience, coupled with the leading SD-WAN technology and best-in-class network security from Versa SITA announced a new partnership with Versa Networks, the recognized secure access service edge (SASE) leader, that will launch SITA Connect Go, a multi-tenant edge Secure SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network) solution designed specifically for the air transport industry. The new partnership combines the best of both companies into a single solution. SITA has its roots in providing connectivity to the air transport industry and has for decades remained a leader in providing cutting-edge connectivity to airlines and airports. Versa Networks, a US-based enterprise, has rapidly emerged as a market leader in SASE and Secure SD-WAN, with Gartner rating [...]

2023-11-22T11:13:28+02:00November 22nd, 2023|News, SUPPLIERS|
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PDC, a World-Leading Software Supplier, joins ACI-LAC as a New World Business Partner

Source: ACI-LAC PDC Solutions, a renowned global software provider with a 30-year track record of delivering cutting-edge solutions to the aviation industry, joins the Airports Council International Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC) as a World Business Partner. PDC's extensive experience is rooted in developing state-of-the-art technologies that enhance the efficiency and profitability of airlines, airports, and slot coordinators. Their knowledge-based solutions simplify the intricate landscape of global air transport infrastructure, offering powerful optimization and decision support tools tailored exclusively for the aviation sector. Dr. Rafael Echevarne, Director General of ACI-LAC, expressed his enthusiasm regarding the inclusion of PDC as a new commercial partner, stating, "Working now more than ever, in close partnership with global leaders like PDC, is a significant [...]

2023-11-20T17:07:34+02:00November 20th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS, SUPPLIERS|
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RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Canada and Gulfstream successfully complete first 100% SAF transatlantic flight with G600 business jet powered by PW800 engines

Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada Pioneering flight supports aviation industry's goal of achieving net-zero CO2 emissions Pratt & Whitney Canada and Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced the successful completion of the first transatlantic flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with both PW815GA engines on a Gulfstream business jet. Pratt & Whitney is an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business. "Collaborating with airframe manufacturers such as Gulfstream is an important part of our long-standing efforts to ensure SAF compatibility across all our engines, which have already been certified to operate with up to 50% SAF blends for more than a decade," said Anthony Rossi, vice president of Sales & Marketing at Pratt & Whitney Canada. "With this transatlantic flight, we are effectively demonstrating [...]

2023-11-20T17:04:33+02:00November 20th, 2023|MANUFACTURERS, News, SUPPLIERS|
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SITA steps closer to Net Carbon Zero vision as science-based emission reduction targets approved

Source: SITA   The Science Based Targets initiative, a global collaboration that provides expert guidance and the resources organizations need to achieve net zero, has validated SITA's near-term and long-term targets Global aviation IT company SITA announced its near-term and long-term emission reduction targets were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The move is in line with efforts to limit the global temperature rise to 1.5°C, and SITA's own commitment, made in 2022, to cut emissions and actively work to achieve a net zero carbon balance. The validation of SITA's targets is a key step towards becoming carbon net zero by 2050. The stringent SBTi validation ensures that SITA's climate action targets align with climate science and SBTi's [...]

2023-11-17T13:47:05+02:00November 17th, 2023|News, SUPPLIERS|
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