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SkyAlps Airline signs LOI with Tamarack Aerospace for a fuel saving sustainable upgrade of the fleet

SkyAlps has signed a Letter of Intent with Tamarack Aerospace Group to partner in the development of the world’s most efficient regional aircraft. SkyAlps intends to make a global impact on aviation sustainably by offering a highly modified DeHavilland Q400 regional aircraft to the world. The...

Return to Growth - Avolon forecasts global passenger fleet to almost double by 2042

Avolon published its World Fleet Forecast – Return to Growth – projecting trends in the commercial passenger aviation fleet out to 2042. It forecasts the fleet will almost double by 2042, growing 94% to 46,880 aircraft, underpinned by sustained growth in demand f...

Etihad Airways named Environmental Airline of the Year 2023

Etihad Airways has been named Environmental Airline of the Year 2023 for the second year running in the prestigious Airline Ratings awards. The awards, which acknowledge the best of the aviation industry, and ranks airlines on their innovation, route networks and safety score against a strict assessment criteria, recognised Etihad for its commitment to sustainable aviation through innova...

Hydrogen Flight Alliance launches in Brisbane

Key players in the Australian aviation and green hydrogen industries have officially launched the Hydrogen Flight Alliance at Brisbane Airport. The aim of the alliance is to ensure Australia plays a leading role in the aviation industry’s transition towards net-zero by 2050. The initial focus will be on enabling Australia’s first commercial emission free hydrogen powered flig...

Ethiopian Airlines selects GX Aviation

Revealed at Aircraft Interiors Expo, Ethiopian Airlines will offer advanced, high-speed inflight broadband to passengers onboard its upcoming Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, with GX Aviation provided by Inmarsat and selected through the Airbus Airspace Link HBCplus programme. As one of the launch airlines for inflight connectivity through Airbus’ HBCplus programme, Ethiopian Airlin...

Air Niugini became new Dreamliner customer, finalizing order for two Boeing 787-8s

Boeing and Air Niugini announced an order for two fuel-efficient 787-8 Dreamliners to support the growth of the carrier's long-haul fleet. The jets will enable the national flag carrier of Papua New Guinea to fly new routes from the Pacific island nation and boost capacity for inbound tourism. Boeing has worked with Air Niugini for more than 45 years. The airline opera...

Neste enables Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport and Västflyg airline to become the world's firsts to use SAF on all flights

Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport in the southwestern part of Sweden, will be the first airport in the world to offer only blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for all aircraft refueling at the airport, which will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions of departing flights. Neste will supply its Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel to the Trollhättan airport in a 30-4...

Expands capacities - GetJet Airlines adds three Airbus A320s to the fleet

Just right before the peak of the high season GetJet Airlines continues renewal of its fleet by adding three Airbus A320-200 aircraft. This addition to the fleet will allow an IOSA-approved Lithuanian AOC to offer additional capacities to European customers and support them with ACMI operations the whole season and beyond. Lithuanian registrations LY-WIZ, LY-WIL, and LY-MAL bearing...

DHL Express launches GoGreen Plus option for its air cargo product

DHL Express launches a new GoGreen Plus service for its air cargo product. GoGreen Plus service allows customers to reduce the carbon emissions associated with their cargo using Sustainable Aviation Fuel 1. From June, air cargo customers of DHL globally can choose the GoGreen Plus service for their shipments, with customers being given the chance to tailor the CO2e reduction they wa...

Spirit Airlines took first-ever Airbus A321neo delivery

Spirit Airlines unveiled its first A321neo aircraft in a ceremony at Detroit maintenance hangar. The aircraft, N702NK, will operate its first commercial flight on June 7. Spirit plans to accept seven more new A321neos in 2023, and 24 more are projected for delivery in 2024 in addition to other A320 Family aircraft deliveries. The A321 is the largest member of the...

LATAM selects Pratt & Whitney GTF engines to power up to 146 Airbus A320neo

Pratt & Whitney has selected GTF engines to power additional A320neo family aircraft, adding to their initial order to power more than 40 aircraft in 2013. Combined with remaining options, the deal will total up to 146 aircraft. Pratt & Whitney will also provide the airline with engine maintenance through a long-term EngineWise Comprehensive service agreement. Rick Deurlo...

EASA certified ST Engineering ACCESS A320 cabin expandable lavatory

ST Engineering received the Supplemental Type Certificate from EASA for its cabin lavatory solution, ACCESS, which is currently designed for installation on the Airbus A320 family. Developed with passengers with reduced mobility in mind, ACCESS is the world’s first lavatory solution that can be expanded to bring about 40 per cent more space to accommodate a passenger...

Boeing, Air Tanzania celebrate first 767 Freighter delivery to Africa

Boeing & Air Tanzania are celebrating the delivery of the airline first 767-300 Freighter. The airplane arrived at the airline's hub in Dar es Salaam and will provide the operator with dedicated air freight capacity to serve the country's growing cargo market. The delivery also marks the first direct 767 Freighter delivery from Boeing to an African carrier. Eng. Ladislaus...

Book you seat on SAS first electric flight 2028

On 2 June at 12:00 CET. SAS launched seat reservations for its first-ever commercial electric flight in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. SAS invites travelers to join in writing this next chapter in aviation history with 30 seats available for reservation on each of the three inaugural flights – which are expected to take place during the course of 2028.  SAS' goal is net-zero emis...

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Korean Air places landmark order for 103 Boeing aircraft

Boeing and Korean Air announced that the carrier has finalized a purchase agreement for 103 aircraft spanning Boeing’s widebody and single‑aisle families. The deal includes 20 777‑9, 25 787...