Ireland has the potential to develop a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry generating revenue of €2.55 billion (£2.22 billion) by 2050 and providing up to 1,000 high-skilled jobs. These are the findings of a feasibility study into the production of SAF in Ireland produced by SkyNRG and SFS Ireland, in a partnership supported by Avolon,
Aviator Airport Alliance (Aviator), a full-range provider of aviation services at 15 airports across the Nordics and Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair have announced the expansion of their strategic collaboration across multiple important bases. The expanded arrangement is effective until October 2027 and applies to all Aviator-operated stations, including Arlanda (ARN), Malmö (MMX), Copenhagen (CPH), and
Southwest Airlines announced on Wednesday, October 25, that it has achieved a preliminary agreement with the Transport Workers Union Local 556, which represents nearly 19,000 flight attendants. This landmark agreement marks a significant milestone for the airline industry in the United States. The company stated that the union would be responsible for conveying the specifics
Airbus is set to revolutionise its chartered vessel fleet responsible for transatlantic ferrying of aircraft subassemblies between production facilities in Europe and the United States. The company’s ambitious plan includes replacing the current fleet with three state-of-the-art, low-emission, roll-on/roll-off vessels, featuring wind-assisted propulsion. Airbus has commissioned shipowner Louis Dreyfus Armateurs to build, own and operate
As of October 25, Crisalion Mobility is the new name for UMILES Next, a Spanish leader in the design and development of advanced electric mobility solutions which are efficient, safe and sustainable. Crisalion Mobility has a pioneering dual commitment to electric ground and air mobility and develops innovative solutions for both passenger transport and freight
GKN Aerospace in Malaysia has signed an agreement with DHL Express to enable the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through DHL’s GoGreen Plus service.The partnership is set to cut the carbon emissions of international shipments by 30% for GKN Aerospace’s engine repair facility in Johor. Launched this year, DHL Express’s GoGreen Plus allows customers
Fraport USA, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fraport AG, has prevailed in the bid for centre management concessions at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). The ten-year contract was successfully negotiated with the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), the agency responsible for airport operations and is scheduled to take effect
Sabre Corporation has signed a new agreement with Aero Mongolia, wherein the airline has implemented a comprehensive suite of Radixx products from Sabre, including the Radixx Res Passenger Service System (PSS) to aid business growth and enhance the end-to-end traveller journey. Radixx’s core passenger system is enabling Aero Mongolia to manage all passenger operations
Rolls-Royce, under the leadership of its new CEO, Tufan Erginbilgiç, is embarking on a significant transformation, poised to eliminate up to 2,500 positions company wide. The eagerly anticipated unveiling of the firm’s long-term strategy is imminent. As reported by The Guardian, the renowned jet engine manufacturer is set to disclose a workforce reduction ranging from
IBA’s latest Aviation Industry Barometer revealed that there were 87 commercial aircraft deliveries in September 2023, representing a month-on-month and year-on-year variance of -5% and -27% respectively. IBA Insight shows that in September monthly global passenger capacity edges closer to a full recovery, reaching 99% of pre-pandemic ASKs in September 2023, a gain of 1%
