WestJet has achieved a significant milestone in its mission to attain net-zero emissions by 2050 with the procurement of the first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supplied in Canada by Shell Aviation. This achievement underscores WestJet’s commitment to advancing sustainability within the aviation industry, marking a notable stride towards making Canada’s air travel sector more environmentally
In the first quarter of 2024, Munich Airport maintained its trajectory for growth despite numerous strikes, with nearly eight million travellers counted from January to March. This marks an increase of about one million passengers, or approximately 14%, compared to the same period last year. With the current passenger volume, Munich Airport has once again
Air New Zealand has revealed Wellington and Marlborough airports as the designated ports for its inaugural all-electric aircraft. Late last year, Air New Zealand unveiled the acquisition of its premier next-generation aircraft, the all-electric ALIA CTOL from Beta Technologies. Initially, the airline will operate a cargo-only service in collaboration with NZ Post. Wellington Airport will
On April 18, Spirit Airlines has marked the grand opening of Spirit Central, its new corporate campus at Dania Pointe in Dania Beach, Florida. The expansive campus, sprawling over 11 acres, comprises four edifices, including a support centre housing offices, an amenity building, a fresh crew training facility designed for practical training in flight simulators
Embraer has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with AICAT (Austrian Industrial Cooperation & Aviation Technology) aimed at enhancing international cooperation in the aerospace sector. The cooperation aims to strengthen ties with the main aerospace companies in Austria and explore additional opportunities such as joint research, technology development and contributions from the Austrian ecosystem to
Collins Aerospace has been chosen to deploy systems aimed at improving the passenger experience through streamlined processing and self-service kiosks at Narita International Airport Corporation (NAA), Japan. NAA has opted for ARINC cMUSE, the airport’s common-use passenger processing system. This system will allow multiple airlines to utilise desks and boarding gate positions within the terminal,
Sabre Corporation has announced the renewal of its agreement with Bangkok Airways, as the airline sets its sights on continued industry growth, investment and collaboration. This renewed partnership marks the third extension between the two companies, ensuring that Bangkok Airways will persist in leveraging Sabre’s comprehensive suite of network planning and optimisation solutions to forge
April 16, 2024, marks the launch of The Aviation Circularity Consortium (ACC), a coalition of six aviation stakeholder groups from around the world, united in their mission to expedite supply chain decarbonisation. The ACC’s formation aims to drive a circular economy model, extracting value from the approximately 8,000 retired aircraft stored in boneyards worldwide. This
VoltAero has recently joined the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) as an associate member, participating in the Electric Propulsion & Innovation Committee (EPIC). Based in Washington, D.C., GAMA is a trade organisation that promotes the welfare, safety and interests of the global business and general aviation industry. With VoltAero’s involvement in EPIC as an associate
In a landmark agreement, Air New Zealand has finalised the largest purchase of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Neste by any airline outside North America and Europe. The SAF, amounting to nine million litres, is scheduled for delivery before the end of 2024. Produced at Neste’s Singapore refinery, which expanded its SAF production capability last
