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LATEST NEWS
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Wednesday, September 28th, 2022
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As a follow on to its introduction of the CO2 emissions calculator for passenger flights, IATA CO2 Connect the International Air Traffic Association (IATA) has teamed up with Etihad Airways (Etihad) to run trials on a similar concept for air cargo flights.
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As a means to report on progress in sustainability throughout the entire value chain, the likes of shippers, forwarders, investors, regulators and consumers are requesting reliable and trustworthy data calculations. The results of this trial involving cargo flights will provide a proof of concept for the cargo element of IATA CO2 Connect. Through using airline-specific date, IATA CO2 Connect is the most accurate source of data so far. Calculating the carbon impact of cargo shipments has some of the most challenging parameters, not least because of the unpredictability at routing at time of booking an air cargo shipment that can often include non-air segments.
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Additionally, cargo can be carried both onboard dedicated freighter aircraft as well as in the bellies of passenger aircraft. In order to obtain equal levels of accuracy to the IATA passenger calculator, it has become essential to collect actual data on fuel burn, load factors and other key variables, which will be done during the trials with Etihad. This will involve the tracking of necessary data for cargo shipments during a three-month trial. Etihad will be sharing data from flights and advising on various use cases to achieve the highest levels of accuracy, consistency and transparency.
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“Aviation will achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. And our customers—travellers and shippers—need accurate information on the emissions related to their activities to manage their own commitments and reporting obligations,” said Frederic Leger, IATA’s Senior Vice President for Commercial Products & Services.
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AerCap Holdings (AerCap) and Boeing have announced the milestone delivery of the 100th contracted 737-800 Boeing-converted-freighter (BCF). The 100th 737-800BCF was converted at Boeing Shanghai Aviation Services (BSAS), home to the first 737-800BCF conversion line.
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AerCap Cargo has leased the aircraft to GOL Linhas Aéreas, which will be operated for a Latin-American e-commerce company, as part of the growth strategy and logistics solution of GOLLOG, GOL’s logistics business unit.
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In 2016, AerCap Cargo was the launch customer for Boeing's 737-800BCF programme. Today, AerCap Cargo has the largest fleet of 737-800BCFs with 65 firm orders and nine options.
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Bombardier has opened its new Melbourne Service Centre at Essendon Fields Airport in Melbourne, Australia. The new facility is a testament to Bombardier’s commitment to the Australian market and establishes a key building block in its growing global customer support network. At full capacity, the new OEM-operated Melbourne Service Centre will add 65 aerospace jobs in the community, including more than 48 highly skilled technicians and boost Bombardier’s customer service footprint in Asia-Pacific by some 50,000 ft².
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Australia is a key market for Bombardier with more than 80 aircraft in its Australian business fleet. Bombardier is also the OEM with the largest percentage of deliveries in Australia, representing 31% of the market (47% for medium and large business jets). This new, highly efficient facility will serve as an important gateway to Asia-Pacific, serving as a key focal point for customers in the region and for future growth prospects of the Bombardier fleet.
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AV AirFinance Limited (AV AirFinance), a global commercial aviation loan servicer, has released that Kiel Garcia has joined AV AirFinance as Senior Vice President Loan Origination (APAC). Based in Singapore, Garcia will be responsible for sourcing loan opportunities and developing customer relationships in the Asia Pacific region.
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Garcia has over 17 years of experience in aviation and asset finance. Prior to joining AV AirFinance, he spent three years in MUFG, most recently as Deputy Head of Aviation Finance, APAC. Garcia transitioned to MUFG when it acquired DVB Bank’s aviation finance business where he served as Senior Vice President.
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In his roles at both MUFG and DVB Bank, he was responsible for sourcing and structuring finance leases, limited recourse operating lease financings, PDPs, engine financings and warehouse facilities across a wide range of airline and lessor clients and jurisdictions in the APAC region. Garcia also held senior roles at Philippine Airlines earlier in his career dealing with banks, aircraft lessors, and OEMs.
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Magnetic Engines, a member of Magnetic Group, has announced the recent expansion of its engine shop, located in Tallinn, Estonia. The engine shop expands more than double, providing the company with the opportunity to meet increased demand in engine repair.
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Magnetic Engines has moved to the new facility in January 2021 when the Magnetic Engines brand had been launched, as strategic step following the expansion of Magnetic Group’s engine repair and overhaul capabilities in 2020. The original engine shop was a bit over 300 m².
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After the recent expansion the engine shop boosts more than 1000 m² with dedicated office space as well as premises for both engine and engine components storage and maintenance. In the new state-of-the art facility Magnetic Engines can work on up to five engines repair in parallel and store up to ten engines.
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Eviation Aircraft, a manufacturer of all-electric aircraft, has successfully completed the first flight of its zero-emission Alice aircraft, a historic day and major milestone in electric aviation.
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The aircraft lifted off at 7:10 a.m. from Grant County International Airport (MWH), flying for eight minutes at an altitude of 3,500 feet. This trailblazing flight of the technology demonstrator provided Eviation with invaluable data to further optimise the aircraft for commercial production.
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“Today we embark on the next era of aviation – we have successfully electrified the skies with the unforgettable first flight of Alice,” said Eviation President and CEO Gregory Davis. “People now know what affordable, clean and sustainable aviation looks and sounds like for the first time in a fixed-wing, all-electric aircraft. This ground-breaking milestone will lead innovation in sustainable air travel and shape both passenger and cargo travel in the future.”
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Alice produces no carbon emissions, significantly reduces noise, and costs a fraction to operate per flight hour compared to light jets or high-end turboprops.
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FL Technics has started its line maintenance business in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to provide solutions for Wizz Air Abu Dhabi.
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A successful ongoing partnership between the two companies, led to a mutual commitment of growth in the Middle East, where Wizz Air is launching new travel routes, while FL Technics established a dedicated entity to serve flights in and out of Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), supporting the carrier's fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft. The new location is the second FL Technics line maintenance station in the region, in addition to the currently operated station in Dubai International Airport (DXB).
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Wizz Air will benefit from the global MRO service provider as FL Technics has setup a full-fledged line maintenance package under GCAA certification, including scheduled and on-call maintenance, parts and components supply chain services, as well as management and administration of the projects in-line with UAE regulations and requirements.
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VAS Aero Services, a global leader in aviation logistics and aftermarket services, has acquired six managed Airbus A320 aircraft from Genesis Aircraft Leasing Services, a full-service aircraft leasing company based in Dublin, Ireland.
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The Airbus A320 aircraft – serial numbers 1652, 1802, 1827, 1835, 1591 and 1891 – have been operated by LATAM. The airframes will be allocated for teardown and the surplus parts staged in the United States, United Kingdom and Europe for rapid distribution through VAS’s aftermarket network to its airline operator customer base.
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“The addition of six Airbus A320 airframes to our in-demand portfolio of used serviceable materials (USM) positions VAS as one of the industry’s premier USM parts suppliers to A320 operators around the globe,” notes VAS CEO Tommy Hughes. “Our experience with A320 parts harvesting, refurbishment qualifications and pristine documentation and certification, mean VAS parts are ready to fly upon receipt, helping our customers return aircraft to revenue production in as little time as possible.”
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