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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

July 18th, 2023
Austin Willis CEO of Willis Lease Finance Corporation

Willis Lease Finance to develop and produce power-to-liquid SAF

Willis Lease Finance Corporation, a major aircraft engine leasing company, has unveiled an innovative endeavour to develop and produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) using Power-to-Liquid (PtL) technology. In collaboration with its subsidiary, Willis Sustainable Fuels (UK) Limited, as well as financial and strategic partners, the company is making significant strides towards establishing a new SAF refinery in north-eastern England. Decarbonizing …
First carbon capture tool for airport terminals has been developed by IATA and Atkins

IATA and Atkins develop first carbon capture tool for airports

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), in conjunction with Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, has created the first suite of innovative digital tools for airports that can estimate the embodied carbon associated with the construction of terminal buildings and aviation assets. Presented in the form of a digital toolkit, the software will allow airports to gain a better …
IAG Cargo partners with Kuehne+Nagel to advance sustainable aviation fuel

IAG Cargo partners with Kuehne+Nagel to advance sustainable aviation fuel

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), will reduce cargo customers’ supply chain Scope 3 emissions by partnering with Kuehne+Nagel, who will part-fund IAG's purchase of six million litres of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in 2023. The SAF, which will be certified by ISCC (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification) and produced from used cooking oil and food …
AAR and United Airlines extend MRO relationship

AAR and United Airlines extend MRO relationship

AAR CORP., has signed an agreement with United Airlines (United) to extend its existing airframe MRO services relationship through 2030 and expand its heavy maintenance commitments. Under this agreement, AAR has committed to growing its dedicated airframe narrow-body capacity to provide United Airlines a minimum of ten lines of maintenance support across AAR’s Miami, Florida and Rockford, Illinois, MRO facilities. …
The second G800 jet took flight on July 15

Second Gulfstream G800 completes first flight

Gulfstream Aerospace has announced the first flight of its second Gulfstream G800 flight test aircraft. The aircraft flew out of Gulfstream’s Savannah headquarters on a 30/70 blend of sustainable aviation fuel and marks a new phase in the G800’s path to certification and customer deliveries. The G800 took off on Saturday, July 15, at 9:27 a.m., flew for 3 hours …

US-Bangla Airlines and ATR sign global maintenance agreement

US-Bangla Airlines, the prominent Bangladeshi carrier, and ATR, the regional aircraft manufacturer, have jointly announced the signing of a global maintenance agreement (GMA) aimed at enhancing the airline's maintenance efficiency and bolstering the reliability of its fleet, which consists of eight ATR 72-600s. This comprehensive pay-by-the-hour contract spans five years and covers repair, overhaul and pooling services for line replaceable …
Rex will add two additional B737-800NGs to its fleet

Rex signs leases for additional two Boeing 737-800NGs

Rex has recently finalised lease agreements for two more Boeing 737-800NGs, bringing its current fleet of 737 aircraft to nine. These additions are part of Rex's strategic plan to enhance its domestic network and facilitate expansion. The new planes are expected to arrive in the country by the end of July and mid-September, respectively. The first of the two arrivals …

United Airlines pilots agree to pay deal that will see raises of up to 40% in salaries

Lilium announces US$192 million financing

China Eastern Airlines takes delivery of second C919 aircraft

Air France-KLM and Apollo Global Management sign agreement for €500 million quasi-equity financing

MTU Maintenance Zhuhai marks 4000th shop visit

Avia Solutions Group acquires UK airline

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