Heathrow Airport has requested airlines to uplift as little fuel as possible at Heathrow

IBA takes closer look at impact of Heathrow fuel supply issues on carbon emission

Phil Seymour, President, IBA, has taken a closer look at the news that Heathrow Airport has requested airlines to uplift as little fuel as possible at Heathrow, which means that there will be undoubtedly an increase in CO2 emissions. But what is the order of magnitude and how will airlines manage the situation? IBA estimates […]

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SITA and Envision Digital have signed a new partnership agreement to help airports reduce operational costs

SITA and Envision Digital sign new partnership agreement

Information Technology

Air transport industry IT provider SITA and Envision Digital, a Singapore-headquartered global net-zero partner and Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) technology leader, have signed a new partnership agreement 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

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IBA strengthens aviation intelligence with acquisition of Fleetwatch

Financial

IBA, a renowned aviation market data and intelligence company, announced on August 1, that it intends to acquire the Fleetwatch application from Aeromanage. Fleetwatch is a mobile application that caters to the aviation leasing and finance community by delivering real-time alerts to mobile devices, linked to aircraft flight events and status changes using ADS-B data.

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DHL Express to invest US$192 million in aircraft maintenance facility at CVG Airport

MRO & Production

DHL Express has announced a significant investment of US$192 million to construct an aircraft maintenance facility at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). The purpose of this facility is to support the growth of its expanding fleet at its primary U.S. air hub. The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority has given its approval for US$1 million

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Canada Jetlines has taken delivery of its third Airbus A320 aircraft

Canada Jetlines takes delivery of third Airbus A320

Aircraft & Engines

Canada Jetlines has announced that it has taken delivery of its third Airbus A320-family aircraft. The aircraft has been acquired on lease from a leading global aircraft lessor. “Canada Jetlines is executing on its previously-announced fleet growth plan with the addition of its third aircraft,” stated Canada Jetlines CEO, Eddy Doyle. “The arrival during summer

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Johann Bordais has been appointed CEO of Eve Air Mobility

Johann Bordais becomes CEO of Eve Air Mobility

People

Embraer has released that Johann Bordais will transition from President and CEO of Embraer Services & Support to assume the role as CEO of Eve Air Mobility, effective September 1, 2023. The new Services & Support leadership will be announced in the coming weeks. “I am very grateful for Johann and his exceptional leadership, relentless

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IAG posts record profits of nearly £1.1 billion for first half of 2023

Financial

International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced an operating profit of approaching £1.1 billion for the first half of 2023. The group owns British Airways, Aer Lingus, Vueling, Iberia, Iberia Express, IAG Cargo, LEVEL and others. By the end of 2023 the Group expects flight capacity to reach pre-pandemic levels. Last year the Group posted an

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U.S. Air Force and Archer enter into contracts worth up to US$142 million representing landmark investment in eVTOL technology by U.S. Military

U.S. Air Force partners with Archer Aviation in US$142 million contract

Military & Defense

Archer Aviation, a pioneer in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has achieved a significant milestone by entering into new contracts with the U.S. Air Force, amounting to a total value of up to US$142 million (£111 million). This landmark investment by the U.S. military underscores the transformative potential of Archer’s innovative eVTOL technology

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VoltAero’s Cassio 330 full-scale cabin mock-up includes a flight deck equipped with Avidyne’s Quantum 14-inch displays in the dual PFD/MFD configuration

VoltAero establishes long-term relationship with Avidyne

MRO & Production

VoltAero has selected Avidyne for the development and supply of avionics to equip the Cassio 330 in an exclusive agreement, establishing a long-term relationship that includes customised software specifically tailored for the electric-hybrid operations of this clean-sheet design aircraft. The Cassio 330 will be equipped with a glass cockpit incorporating Avidyne’s new-generation Quantum 14-inch displays

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Pratt & Whitney F135 engine core upgrade

Pratt & Whitney’s F135 engine receives full funding support

Military & Defense

Pratt & Whitney continues to receive positive support for various F135-related programme items on the path toward finalising the 2024 appropriations bill. On July 27, the Senate Appropriations Committee passed a bipartisan bill that included US$497 million for the development of the F135 engine core upgrade (ECU), the DoD’s chosen F-35 engine modernisation effort; US$264 million above the

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