State Grid Space Technology (SGST) has successfully completed a flight demonstration at Hefei Shiwan Airport in China, with an Airbus H125 helicopter using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This is the first helicopter flight using SAF in China. The Safran ARRIEL 2D-powered H125 flew at a hybrid ratio of 40% of SAF provided by CNAF (China […]
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Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, has publishes its World Fleet Forecast – Return to Growth – projecting trends in the commercial passenger aviation fleet out to 2042. It forecasts the fleet will almost double by 2042, growing 94% to 46,880 aircraft, underpinned by sustained growth in demand for air travel, building on the rapid recovery
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Aeronautical Engineers, (AEI) has completed its first B737-800SF freighter conversion with a flat aft pressure bulkhead. “737-800s with flat aft pressure bulkheads represent a small percentage of the entire feedstock, yet AEI’s ability to convert all 737-800-line number aircraft is a huge convenience for our customers, especially leasing customers looking to place their aircraft around
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Finnair has raised its guidance for comparable operating result for the full-year 2023. This is partly as it expects travel demand to continue stronger than previously anticipated, while fuel price development has been more favourable than expected and the company’s strategy implementation has progressed better than anticipated. Contrary to the previous guidance, the company estimates that the
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American Airlines (American) and JetBlue Airways (JetBlue) are appealing to a U.S. judge to allow them to continue their mutual frequent flyer recognition and codeshare agreements, according to a Reuters report. The airlines are arguing that these arrangements are legal and necessary to ensure proper compensation for services provided to customers. On May 19, U.S.
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Boeing has entered into an agreement with AirNav Indonesia to explore initiatives aimed at further improving the safety and efficiency of Indonesia’s national air traffic management system. Enhancing airport and flight operations can contribute to the safety and long-term viability of Indonesia’s aviation system by enabling more efficient aircraft movement and reducing fuel consumption. The
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Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced several senior management appointments effective September 10, 2023. Tan Kai Ping, who is currently the Executive Vice President Finance and Strategy and Chief Financial Officer, will be appointed Executive Vice President Operations and Chief Operations Officer. In his new role, he will be responsible for SIA’s Cabin Crew, Customer Services
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