July 18, 2023

Austin Willis CEO of Willis Lease Finance Corporation

Willis Lease Finance to develop and produce power-to-liquid SAF

Willis Lease Finance Corporation, a major aircraft engine leasing company, has unveiled an innovative endeavour to develop and produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) using Power-to-Liquid (PtL) technology. In collaboration with its subsidiary, Willis Sustainable Fuels (UK) Limited, as well as financial and strategic partners, the company is making significant strides towards establishing a new SAF …

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First carbon capture tool for airport terminals has been developed by IATA and Atkins

IATA and Atkins develop first carbon capture tool for airports

Other News

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), in conjunction with Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, has created the first suite of innovative digital tools for airports that can estimate the embodied carbon associated with the construction of terminal buildings and aviation assets. Presented in the form of a digital toolkit, the software will allow …

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IAG Cargo partners with Kuehne+Nagel to advance sustainable aviation fuel

MRO & Production

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), will reduce cargo customers’ supply chain Scope 3 emissions by partnering with Kuehne+Nagel, who will part-fund IAG’s purchase of six million litres of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in 2023. The SAF, which will be certified by ISCC (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification) and produced from …

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AAR and United Airlines extend MRO relationship

MRO & Production

AAR CORP., has signed an agreement with United Airlines (United) to extend its existing airframe MRO services relationship through 2030 and expand its heavy maintenance commitments. Under this agreement, AAR has committed to growing its dedicated airframe narrow-body capacity to provide United Airlines a minimum of ten lines of maintenance support across AAR’s Miami, Florida …

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The second G800 jet took flight on July 15

Second Gulfstream G800 completes first flight

Aircraft & Engines

Gulfstream Aerospace has announced the first flight of its second Gulfstream G800 flight test aircraft. The aircraft flew out of Gulfstream’s Savannah headquarters on a 30/70 blend of sustainable aviation fuel and marks a new phase in the G800’s path to certification and customer deliveries. The G800 took off on Saturday, July 15, at 9:27 …

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ATR and US-Bangla Airlines have signed a GMA for the carrier's fleet of ATR 72-600s

US-Bangla Airlines and ATR sign global maintenance agreement

MRO & Production

US-Bangla Airlines, the prominent Bangladeshi carrier, and ATR, the regional aircraft manufacturer, have jointly announced the signing of a global maintenance agreement (GMA) aimed at enhancing the airline’s maintenance efficiency and bolstering the reliability of its fleet, which consists of eight ATR 72-600s. This comprehensive pay-by-the-hour contract spans five years and covers repair, overhaul and …

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Rex will add two additional B737-800NGs to its fleet

Rex signs leases for additional two Boeing 737-800NGs

Aircraft & Engines

Rex has recently finalised lease agreements for two more Boeing 737-800NGs, bringing its current fleet of 737 aircraft to nine. These additions are part of Rex’s strategic plan to enhance its domestic network and facilitate expansion. The new planes are expected to arrive in the country by the end of July and mid-September, respectively. The …

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Willis Lease Finance to develop and produce power-to-liquid SAF

IATA and Atkins develop first carbon capture tool for airports

IAG Cargo partners with Kuehne+Nagel to advance sustainable aviation fuel

AAR and United Airlines extend MRO relationship

Second Gulfstream G800 completes first flight

US-Bangla Airlines and ATR sign global maintenance agreement

Rex signs leases for additional two Boeing 737-800NGs

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