Qantas has released, that it will operate the world’s first bio-fuel flight between the United States and Australia. The Los Angeles to Melbourne flight will take place early next year, in collaboration with World Fuel Services and Altair Fuels, and will see Qantas’ new Dreamliner being powered by Brassica Carinata (carinata), a non-food, industrial type
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for collaboration to boost the aviation sector in Africa. The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the International Civil Aviation Organization World Aviation Forum – Financing the Development of Aviation Infrastructure
The Arab Air Carriers Association (AACO) has turned to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to intervene in new taxes proposed by the U.S Administration which some observers believe is intended to target the ‘Big Three’ Gulf carriers, Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways. The proposed taxes are to be levied on carriers headquartered in
Allegiant and the Transport Workers Union (TWU), representing Allegiant flight attendants, have reached a tentative agreement on the first collective bargaining agreement between the parties. The tentative agreement is subject to ratification by the Allegiant flight attendants, and results of the vote are expected before the end of December. Allegiant currently employs 1,150 flight attendants.
Panasonic Avionics Corporation has introduced a major advance in inflight connectivity, with the entry into service of its first High Throughput Satellite (HTS) capacity over the Pacific Ocean. The EUTELSAT 172B satellite, which launched in June, is operated by Eutelsat Communications. Leveraging its unique design, Panasonic will deliver greatly enhanced inflight broadband connectivity, live television
Honeywell has selected ExecuJet Nigeria as an approved avionics dealer and installation and service facility for business aircraft owners in the Africa region. As the African business and general aviation market continues to expand, this arrangement enhances an owner or operator’s ease to modernize, upgrade and overhaul aircraft cockpits locally. With the ability to support
Airbus has selected the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, widely considered to be the Silicon Valley of China, to establish its Airbus China Innovation Centre (ACIC). Airbus has also signed a cooperation framework agreement with Invest Shenzhen to establish a long-term strategic partnership to accelerate innovation and shape the future of flight. The agreement was
This week the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has established the first Global Aviation Security Plan (GASeP) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) is urging swift uptake. According to Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO, “Flying is secure, but it is also clear that aviation faces security challenges. GASeP
One of the world’s largest air carriers is the first to select Honeywell’s Aircraft Data Gateway solution to quicken the transfer of data to and from an aircraft — regardless of the aircraft’s location. The carrier selected Honeywell’s solution to save time from the traditional data transfer methods, which use multiple data-loading or interface units.
CTT Systems AB, a market leader in aircraft humidity control systems, has received Zonal Drying™ airline orders for a total of 15 Airbus A321 aircraft to be retrofitted from December 2017 to June 2018. The Zonal Drying™ system removes trapped water in blankets, keeps the crown area dry and prevents unwanted excess weight from water
