HAECO and EcoSmart Energy officially launched installation of 3 MW solar panels on rooftop of aircraft maintenance hangars

December 21, 2021

Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited (HAECO Group) and EcoSmart Energy announced the official launch of the largest solar project in Hong Kong, pursuant to which EcoSmart will invest in the construction of a solar photovoltaic system with a total capacity of 3 megawatt (MW) on the rooftop of HAECO’s aircraft maintenance hangar No. 2

Nok Air signs two strategic agreements with Sabre to power growth

December 17, 2021

Thai airline Nok Air announced strategic new long-term agreements with both Sabre Corporation and its subsidiary company, Radixx, to support the evolution of the carrier’s new business strategy. Nok Air has selected an extensive suite of products from Sabre and Radixx to expand distribution and revenue generation opportunities. The agreements support the carrier’s repositioning to serve its

Boeing and CSIRO launch five-year R&D programme

December 16, 2021

Boeing and CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, have launched a new five-year, AU$41 million research programme with focus areas that include improving aviation sustainability, digital twin and model-based engineering, space and using technologies to boost factory safety and productivity. Projects include accelerating satellite communications and other space-related technologies and enhancing Boeing’s digital twin and model-based

Shortly after airlines ask government for help, UK removes all 11 countries from travel red list

December 15, 2021

Major British airlines wrote to the PM, Boris Johnson, on December 13, describing the new travel rules imposed by the government to combat the Omicron coronavirus variant as “haphazard and disproportionate”, as well as being disruptive to families and commerce alike over the Christmas period. The letter was signed by the chief executive officers of

GAT Logistics Solutions Group receives approval to operate under TSA’s Indirect Air Carrier Standard Security Program (IACSSP)

December 14, 2021

GA Telesis’ (GAT) subsidiary GAT Logistics Solutions Group has received approval from the US Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), to operate under TSA’s Indirect Air Carrier Standard Security Program (IACSSP). This approval coincides with the launch of GAT Logistics Solutions Group, a worldwide provider of transportation, logistics, storage and supply chain solutions.

Volga-Dnepr Group initiates creation of Eurasian SAF alliance with key industry stakeholders

December 13, 2021

The Volga-Dnepr Group, Airbus, Gazprom Neft, Aeroflot Airlines, the National Research Center Zhukovsky Institute, the Federal State Unitary Enterprise State Research Institute of Civil Aviation, and the S7 Group have signed a declaration with the aim of establishing a Eurasian SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) alliance. The main task of the newly formed alliance will be

MHI RJ Aviation Group and Aero HygenX sign cooperation agreement for marketing and distribution of RAY UV-C Robot

December 10, 2021

Aero HygenX, makers of the “RAY” line of UV-C light disinfecting technologies for aviation, and MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ) have signed an agreement for the marketing of Aero HygenX’s autonomous UV-C cabin disinfecting products. The signing of this agreement marks the beginning of a new cooperation between Aero HygenX and MHIRJ. It will make

BAA Training Vietnam and Bamboo Airways ink long-term agreement

December 9, 2021

Pilot training centre BAA Training Vietnam and Bamboo Airways, a Vietnamese airline owned by the FLC Group, have strengthened the reliable and long-term partnership with a five-year contract from 2021 up until 2026. Under this contract, Bamboo Airways pledges to prioritise using full-flight simulator (FFS) A320/1 lease service of BAA Training Vietnam. The second part

Jet Aviation partners with Neste to offer Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Amsterdam

December 8, 2021

Jet Aviation has signed an agreement with Neste, a leading producer of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), to secure and offer Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel (Neste MY SAF) on-site at its FBO located at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, effective immediately. Neste MY SAF is Jet A-1 certified and has the same operational qualities as traditional fossil

Travelport and Cathay Pacific renew and expand distribution agreement

December 7, 2021

Travelport and Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong’s home airline, have extended their long-standing relationship with a renewed and expanded multi-source content distribution agreement which includes a commitment to work with Travelport in advancing its New Distribution Capability (NDC) initiatives. With this new long-term agreement, Travelport will continue to support Cathay Pacific by providing Travelport-connected agencies around

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