Willis Sustainable Fuels (UK) partners with McDermott on advanced SAF project

November 27, 2024

Willis Sustainable Fuels (UK) Limited (WSFL) has entered into a master services agreement with McDermott, a fully-integrated provider of engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry, to provide early engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) initiative. The collaboration begins with WSFL’s first planned SAF facility in Teesside, which

Coulson Aviation’s 737 FireLiner to support Chilean wildfire operations

November 26, 2024

Coulson Aviation, a renowned provider of aerial firefighting services, has announced a new contract with Chile’s National Forest Corporation (CONAF) through its strategic partnership with BRYSA. This agreement expands Coulson’s commitment to aiding firefighting operations in Chile with a versatile fleet, including a Boeing 737 FireLiner™, C-130 Hercules, and Citation Air Attack aircraft. A key

A DHL 737 aircraft operated by Swiftair crashed this morning close to Vilnius Airport in Lithuania

Cargo plane crashes near Vilnius Airport, killing one and injuring three

November 25, 2024

A DHL cargo plane has crashed near Vilnius Airport in Lithuania during its final approach and subsequently collided with a house, killing the pilot and injuring three crew members aboard, officials have reported. The crash occurred in the early hours of Monday morning (November 25), causing significant damage to the area and prompting a large-scale

Daiwa Securities and Airborne Capital join forces to expand aircraft leasing opportunities

Daiwa Securities and Airborne Capital form joint venture

November 22, 2024

Daiwa Securities Group and Airborne Capital have announced a transformative partnership aimed at expanding investment opportunities in the aircraft leasing sector, a key driver of Japan’s post-COVID economic recovery. The joint venture, expected to be named Daiwa Airborne, will combine the strengths of both companies to provide tailored fleet options and stable returns, setting a

Tanker truck delivering Neste’s SAF at Helsinki Airport

SAF mandates lagging behind accelerating airline demand

November 22, 2024

With COP29 coming to a close, IBA, the aviation market intelligence and advisory company, has forecast a growing divergence between mandated demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and the demand based on larger airlines’ planned SAF use. From around one million tonnes in 2024, IBA predicts that SAF production will grow substantially to 26.8 million

Jason Reed, President of GA Telesis’ Digital Innovation Group

GA Telesis launches Digital Innovation and R&D Centre in Ankara

November 21, 2024

GA Telesis, a global pioneer in aerospace ecosystem solutions, has announced the establishment of its state-of-the-art Digital Innovation and R&D Centre in Ankara, Türkiye. This marks a pivotal advancement in the company’s digital transformation strategy and bolsters the capabilities of GA Telesis’ Digital Innovation Group. The facility will enable the in-house development of the company’s

time:matters and Shenzhen Airport Group plan to deepen their partnership, focusing on logistics handling services © time:matters

time:matters and Shenzhen Airport Group strengthen collaboration

November 21, 2024

Lufthansa Cargo’s subsidiary, time:matters GmbH and Shenzhen Airport Group Co., have announced plans to deepen their partnership, focusing on logistics handling services. Shenzhen Airport, located in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, is a key player in the e-commerce sector and has experienced a significant rise in cross-border air transport volumes. Since July 2024, Lufthansa

Pan Am Flight Academy acquires newest B737-NG FFS

November 20, 2024

Pan Am Flight Academy has reported the acquisition of its newest Level D B737-NG Full Flight Simulator (FFS). This cutting-edge simulator has been installed at the new Pan Am Flight Academy training centre located in the Axis Park complex in Hialeah, FL. Equipped with Boeing 737-NG standard specifications, the simulator features the CFM-56 engine. It

SkyFive and Lufthansa Technik partner to boost A2G connectivity

November 19, 2024

SkyFive, a provider of smart inflight connectivity solutions, has partnered with Lufthansa Technik to scale the delivery of cost-effective Air-to-Ground (A2G) broadband services for commercial airlines worldwide. This collaboration, established through a new framework agreement, leverages Lufthansa Technik’s expertise in design and production to create, certify and manufacture installation kits that simplify fleet upgrades with

Inauguration of the new training centre in St Peters, close to Sydney Airport

Sydney welcomes new Qantas and CAE flight training centre