As part of the drive towards net-zero carbon-emissions air travel, Delta Air Lines (Delta) and Airbus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) whereby, as part of its Flight to Net ZeroSM plan to scale and advance sustainable technologies, Delta will become the first US carrier to work with Airbus on research and development in
With deliveries anticipated to commence in 2026, Embraer offshoot Eve and Global Crossing Airlines (GlobalX) have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) for the purchase of up to 200 eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft. In addition, the two companies will explore the development of an ecosystem to scale Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and
MTU Maintenance Zhuhai, the joint venture between MTU Aero Engines and China Southern Airline Company has held a ground breaking ceremony for the construction of a new engineer training centre which will become operational in the earlier part of 2023. It is anticipated that between 50 and 100 new engineers will be trained each year.
Arajet, the new Caribbean airline, has ordered 20 737 MAX airplanes from Boeing, specifically the high-capacity 737-8-200 model, to deliver low operating costs and expand affordable travel options in the Americas. Arajet also has options to purchase 15 additional 737 MAX jets which, along with existing lease agreements, could take the airline’s new fuel-efficient fleet to
Netjets, a world-leading private jet company and Lilium N.V. (Lilium), maker of the Lilium Jet, an all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet, have signed a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) partnering with FlightSafety International (FlightSafety), creating a strategic partnership that will see NetJets obtain the rights to purchase 150 Lilium eVTOLs. NetJets intention is to
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed that it has nearly finished three safety directives for a number of grounded Boeing 777 planes with Pratt & Whitney 4000 engines which will enable them to return to service. The directives were proposed after three reported in-flight fan blade failures and will require enhanced inspections and modifications
Lufthansa Technic has released its financial report for 2021 in which it has shown it has begun to shake off the effects of the pandemic-related aviation crisis. Through a combination of extensive restructuring and further development of its product portfolio the company was able to increase revenue by 7% to €4.003 billion (previous year: €3.747
It has been announced that green hydrogen company Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) and Airbus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) whereby the two companies will focus on the implementation of green hydrogen as a fuel within the aviation industry. The target is to see a green hydrogen-based aircraft enter into service by 2035. Unlike
Brazil’s Embraer has announced the launch of its E190F and E195F Passenger to Freight (P2F) conversions with a mid-size jet that, capacity wise, fills a gap between turboprops and narrow-body jet freighter aircraft. The first of its converted aircraft, which is available to any pre-owned E-190 and E-195 jets, should be in service by 2024.
Jet Aviation Australia has sold five Bell 407GXi helicopters to Nautilus Aviation. As Bell’s independent representative for Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and New Caledonia, Jet Aviation Australia has also been commissioned to customise the five helicopters. Staggered redelivery will commence in late 2022. Nautilus Aviation is a privately owned helicopter operator in Australia
