Heike Tamm

IHI transitions to paperless maintenance with Rusada

Japanese aircraft engine manufacturer and maintenance provider IHI, has completed its deployment of Rusada’s ENVISION software, transitioning to paperless MRO in the process. IHI’s Life Cycle Solution Division, Aero Engine, Space & Defence Business Area, headquartered in Tokyo, focuses on the maintenance of V2500, GEnx, CF34, and PW1100G-JM engine components. Previously its maintenance teams used […]

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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

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

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

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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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

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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United Airlines pilots agree to pay deal that will see raises of up to 40% in salaries

Pilots of America’s United Airlines are in line for a pay raise of up to 40% after the culmination of pay negotiations that have extended over the last four years. The Air Line Pilots association confirmed details of the agreement on Saturday, July 15. The agreement will now have to be ratified by the approximately

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