Skyports, a leading operator of cargo drone deliveries and advanced air mobility (AAM) infrastructure, has obtained a Light UAS Operator Certificate from the Irish Aviation Authority, permitting the self-authorization of Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone flights. This is the first such certificate issued by an EU regulator. The LUC is recognized in all […]
Hokkaido Air System Co.’s (HAC) latest ATR 42-600 left Toulouse bound for Japan, with a brand new One World Alliance livery, and using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for the first leg of its ferry flight. The ATR has proven to be successful in connecting communities across the Japanese archipelago, thanks to its effectiveness at taking
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AAR and Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors (FTAI) have announced a joint initiative associated with their CFM56-5B and -7B partnership to help customers achieve industry-wide sustainability goals aimed at reducing CO2 emissions in international aviation. Every year, jet engine maintenance results in a significant monetary and environmental cost for the industry. FTAI and AAR’s new
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Brian Sinkule has been named Chief Financial Officer of King Aerospace Companies, the parent company of King Aerospace (KAI), a global operation that serves the U.S. military and government, and King Aerospace Commercial Corporation (KACC), a leading provider of VVIP and corporate aircraft services with a large campus in Ardmore, OK. To date, Sinkule’s finance
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JetBlue has released plans to speed up its transition to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with an offtake agreement with SG Preston, a leading bioenergy developer. With the addition of the SG Preston agreement to its previous SAF commitments, JetBlue is well ahead of pace on its target to convert 10% of its total fuel usage
At the 13th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai, Air Travel and CFM International have signed a 12-year LEAP-1A engine rate per flight hour (RPFH) agreement to support the smooth operation of Air Travel’s A320neo aircraft that will be introduced in the future. The agreement, which includes the purchase of LEAP-1A spare engines,
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The U.S. Navy has awarded Boeing a production contract for five P-8A Poseidon aircraft for Germany, under the U.S. government’s Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process. First deliveries are slated to begin in 2024 when the P-8A Poseidon will eventually replace Germany’s fleet of P-3C Orion aircraft. “We’re pleased to have finalized this sale to Germany
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Ground has been broken at the MTU Maintenance Zhuhai Jinwan branch, marking the start of construction of a second facility for engine disassembly, assembly, and testing for joint venture partners MTU Aero Engines and China Southern Airline Company. The new facility will have an initial capacity of 260 shop visits, focus on Pratt & Whitney
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Travelport has renewed its commercial agreement with LATAM Airlines Group to ensure that Travelport-connected agencies have simplified access to full content from the airline group. LATAM has also committed to working with Travelport in advancing its New Distribution Capability (NDC) initiatives. “We are pleased to have expanded our decades-long partnership with Travelport and look forward
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Collins Aerospace has expanded its ten-year on-site support agreement with Chinese aircraft maintainer Ameco for Air China’s fleet. The agreement will add support for Collins’ Integrated Drive Generator (IDG) and other generators for multiple aircraft platforms, including the B787, A320neo, A350 and ARJ21. With this expanded contract, Collins will extend its onsite inventory management services
