SITA and Lufthansa join forces to automate bag reflight operations

SITA and Lufthansa have joined forces to explore ways to reduce mishandled baggage costs and improve the passenger experience by digitally automating baggage reflight operations. Mishandled baggage between two flight connections is a major pain point for the industry, costing it billions of dollars each year. The ability to address the issue of staff shortages […]

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Double Gulf boost for Boeing 787 Dreamliner programme

Aircraft & Engines

American planemaker Boeing Co has received a boost for its 787 Dreamliner programme from two Gulf carriers. The first involves new start-up Saudi Arabian carrier Riyadh Air which has placed an order for 39 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners with options on a further 33 of the long-haul jets. The arrival of Riyadh Air corresponds with Saudi

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Vertical Aerospace opens aerospace battery facility in Bristol, UK

MRO & Production

Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero-emissions aviation, has reported another significant UK investment and innovation milestone with the opening of the Vertical Energy Centre (VEC), believed to be the UK’s most advanced aerospace battery facility, based in Bristol. The multi-million-pound state-of-the-art, 15,000 ft² facility, is one of the

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Norwegian Air Ambulance orders two H145 helicopters

Aircraft & Engines

The Norwegian Air Ambulance is ordering two five-bladed H145s to be used for life-saving missions in Norway. “The five-bladed H145 has proven to be the perfect helicopter for our HEMS operations,” said Leif Olstad, CEO of the Norwegian Air Ambulance. “With the new helicopters we will continue to serve the people of Norway with state

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Emirates boosts operations by 31%, plans to ramp up seat capacity

Airlines & Routes

Emirates has boosted operations by 31% (total ASKMs) since the start of its financial year and has further plans to ramp up seat capacity in its latest published northern summer schedule starting March 26, 2023. In the past months, the airline has planned and executed the rapid growth of its network operations – reintroducing services to five

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Embraer, ITA and FAPESP open Engineering Research Centre (CPE)

MRO & Production

Embraer, ITA (Aeronautical Technological Institute), and FAPESP (São Paulo State Research Support Foundation) have held the inauguration ceremony of the Engineering Research Centre (CPE) on March 14, dedicated to air mobility for future studies. The event, held at the ITA campus in São Jose dos Campos, São Paulo, was attended by the governor of the

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Willis Lease Finance posts 2022 revenues of US$311.9 million

Financial

Willis Lease Finance Corporation has posted annual total revenues of US$311.9 million and pre-tax income of US$9.8 million. For the year ended December 31, 2022, aggregate lease rent and maintenance reserve revenues were US$246.0 million and spare parts and equipment sales were US$27.0 million. The company reportedincreased total revenues in the fourth quarter when compared

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JetBlue and Spirit Airlines have terminated their merger plans

JetBlue and Shell Aviation collaborate to bring new supply of SAF to LAX

Other News

JetBlue and Shell Aviation have announced a new collaboration bringing additional supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), targeting commencement of delivery in the first half of 2023. Within the terms of the agreement, JetBlue is expected to take delivery of 10,000,000 gallons of blended SAF at LAX over the

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United christens UAV Sustainable Flight Fund with US$5m investment in Viridos’ microalgae SAF

Financial

U.S. carrier United Airlines (United) is to invest US$5 million from its newly formed UAV Sustainable Flight FundSM. The investment is in the algae biofuel company Viridos. The US$5 million investment will support the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made from oil extracted from algae. Viridos specialises in the bioengineering of microalgae and its

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Volocopter and SITA enter into partnership regarding digital infrastructure for vertiports

Information Technology

Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM) and SITA have entered into a partnership, with SITA selected as Volocopter’s preferred digital and IT systems partner for vertiports. Under the agreement, SITA has become the latest investor to join Volocopter’s Series E funding round, cementing the strategic vision espoused by this partnership. UAM will offer

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