Lufthansa Cargo has completed the ALPHA construction phase of its LCCevo infrastructure programme at Frankfurt Airport, marking a major milestone in the modernisation of its cargo hub. Covering around 80,000 m² – roughly the size of 11 football pitches – the project will transform the Lufthansa Cargo Center (LCC) into Europe’s most modern air cargo
BETA Technologies and Surf Air Mobility have launched a six-to-eight-week electric aircraft demonstration programme in Hawaiʻi, marking a key milestone in the development of commercial electric aviation for regional passenger and cargo services. The initiative supported by Hawaiian Airlines, will see BETA’s ALIA CTOL electric aircraft conduct demonstration flights across the islands to assess the
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Airlines Technical Pool (IATP) have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at improving airlines’ access to aircraft parts and enhancing supply chain transparency. The initiative comes as the aviation industry continues to grapple with supply chain disruption, component shortages and the rising costs associated with delays. Stuart
Qantas will launch the world’s first non-stop flights between Sydney and London in October 2027, featuring the new Airbus A350-1000ULR. This will mark the first time the Kangaroo Route has been operated direct from Australia’s east coast. The announcement coincides with the unveiling of Qantas’ first Airbus A350-1000ULR at Airbus’ Toulouse facility. Developed under Project
TEKEVER, a global leader in AI-powered autonomous systems, is supporting Phoenix Heli-Flight as the aviation operator begins a new contract to provide wildfire detection services across Canada. The contract builds on a partnership that began in 2023, when TEKEVER and Phoenix Heli-Flight started working together to develop advanced uncrewed aerial capabilities for wildfire detection and
Technip Eneries, Airbus, Safran and Tereos have joined forces to create Rebound, a new joint venture that aims to develop one of Europe’s largest sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facilities at the Port of Dunkirk in northern France. The proposed plant will use alcohol-to-jet (AtJ) technology to convert advanced ethanol derived from agricultural and forestry
American Airlines (American) and Google have announced the largest publicly disclosed sustainable aviation fuel certificate (SAFc) agreement between an airline and a single corporate customer to date. The ldeal will support the use of 35 million gallons (132 million litres) of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) over three years, delivering nearly 300,000 metric tonnes of carbon
IATA has launched its “Save a Life, Not a Bag” campaign, backed by regulators including EASA and the FAA, to remind passengers that cabin baggage must be left behind during an aircraft evacuation. The initiative stresses that every second counts in an emergency and that retrieving personal belongings can put lives at risk. Aviation leaders
Lincoln Airport has launched a major reconstruction of its 12,901-foot runway 18/36, a project valued at around US$100 million and one of the largest infrastructure investments in the airport’s history. The multi-year programme will modernise one of the longest runways in the United States, strengthening its role in commercial aviation, military operations, general aviation and
Bain Capital has launched JB Aircraft Finance, LLC, a new corporate jet financing and leasing platform focused on the mid-life business aircraft market. The venture has been established in partnership with aviation industry veteran Thomas Garbaccio and Miami-based Brickell Asset Management. JB Aircraft Finance aims to address a longstanding gap in corporate aviation by providing
