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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|
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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|
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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|
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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|
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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|
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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|
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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|
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Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Engines Surpass 800 Orders and Commitments in 2023

Source: Pratt & Whitney PARIS AIR SHOW -- Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, has announced more than 800 GTF engine orders and commitments, including spare engines, since the beginning of 2023. Airlines and lessors who have announced orders include Azorra, CALC, Carlyle Aviation Partners, Binter, Croatia Airlines, LATAM Airlines, Qantas Airways, United Airlines and Volaris. In total, more than 10,000 GTF engine orders and commitments have been placed by more than 90 customers worldwide. "The GTF engine offers unmatched economic and environmental benefits, and these latest orders are a testament to the value it delivers to customers," said Rick Deurloo, president of Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney. "The GTF Advantage engine will extend this lead while providing more thrust and higher durability. As we increase time on wing and [...]

2023-06-21T20:20:09+03:00June 21st, 2023|AIRLINES, News, SUPPLIERS|
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Boeing, Air Lease Corporation Announce Order for Two 787 Dreamliners

Source: Boeing Lessor adds two new 787-9s to its backlog as it continues to expand its 787 customer base for the industry's most utilized wide-body jet Customers have placed more than 250 787 order and commitments this year Boeing and Air Lease Corporation (ALC) today announced at the Paris Air Show 2023 that the leading global lessor will grow its world-class portfolio of airplanes with a purchase of two 787 Dreamliners. ALC has been a long-standing 787 customer, placing its first purchase for the 787-9 in 2010. Its airplane portfolio currently includes the 787-9 and 787-10. Since revenue service began in 2011, the 787 family has launched nearly 360 new nonstop routes around the world, more than 10 times as [...]

2023-06-21T20:36:34+03:00June 21st, 2023|MANUFACTURERS, News, SUPPLIERS|
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Volaris Selects Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Engines to Power an Additional 64 Airbus A321neo Aircraft

Source: Pratt & Whitney Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, and Volaris announced today that the airline has selected GTF engines to power an additional 64 A321neo aircraft. Pratt & Whitney will also provide Volaris with engine maintenance through an EngineWise® Maintenance long-term agreement. This brings Volaris' total commitment to 217 GTF-powered purchased and leased aircraft including the airline's previous selection of GTF engines for 153 A320neo family aircraft. "The additional GTF-powered A321neo aircraft will drive our growth while being mindful of our environmental footprint," said Enrique Beltranena, chief executive officer at Volaris. "This engine-and-aircraft combination means we'll be able to fly even more passengers, farther – with some of the lowest costs, fuel consumption and emissions per seat in the Americas." [...]

2023-06-19T20:45:23+03:00June 19th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, SUPPLIERS|
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