01 February, 2023
Qatar Airways and Airbus reach an amicable settlement in legal dispute
Tom Zheng appointed as Vice President of Technical Operations Business Planning and Services at Hawaiian Airlines
More service cuts at Finnair.......airline dropping in-flight and pre-order retail sales......
The Helsinki-based Finnair has announced it will drop all in-flight and pre-order retail sales of goods at the end of the month.
Travel industry to benefit with enhanced flight search and booking from Cirium and Amadeus deal
Amadeus integrates Cirium’s advanced flight schedules data into its Travel Platform solutions, enriching the available dataset for flight and search bookingsThe deal expands the decade-long partnership between the two industry leadersAccess to the new data continues to enhance the search and booking experience for travel sellers and travellers
Another Airbus A321neo delivered to Frontier Airlines
United Airlines appoints Karolien De Hertogh as Director Sales U.K. and Ireland
Fledgling Norwegian carrier Flyr files for bankruptcy and halts all flights.
United, Tallgrass, and Green Plains Form Joint Venture to Develop New Sustainable Aviation Fuel Technology Using Ethanol
United Airlines, Tallgrass, and Green Plains Inc. have announced a new joint venture – Blue Blade Energy – to develop and then commercialize a novel Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) technology that uses ethanol as its feedstock. If the technology is successful, Blue Blade is expected to proceed with the construction of a pilot facility in 2024, followed by a full-scale facility that could begin commercial operations by 2028. The offtake agreement could provide for enough SAF to fly more than 50,000 flights annually between United's hub airports in Chicago and Denver.*
United, Tallgrass, and Green Plains will invest up to a combined $50 million in the joint venture – Blue Blade Energy – to develop the technologyUnited has entered into an offtake agreement with Blue Blade Energy for up to 135 million gallons of ethanol based SAF annually and up to 2.7 billion gallons in totalUnited has invested in more SAF production than any other airline
Tallgrass will manage research and development of the technology, including pilot plant development, and will manage the construction of the production facility.Green Plains will supply the low-carbon ethanol feedstock, and use its ethanol industry expertise to manage operations once the pilot facility is constructed.United Airlines will assist with SAF development, fuel certification and into-wing logistics, and has also agreed to purchase up to 2.7 billion gallons of SAF produced from the joint venture.
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Fly Meta to lease four Boeing 777-300ERSF aircraft
Two years to commercial pilot license......with Condor
London Stansted Trust relaunches with £150,000 to giveaway
London Stansted’s community arm is celebrating the new year by relaunching with a new name and committee.
Projects that support community life, leisure activities, the environment and conservation will qualify to receive donations of up to £5,000, with a flagship award of up to £50,000 being presented annually.
The airport is relaunching the fund to strengthen its ties with the community as part of its successful planning application to serve up to 43 million passengers a year.
It will donate £1.5 million to the fund over the next decade, which will be topped up by fines levied on airlines that breach strict noise restrictions.
Daniel Burford, London Stansted’s Community Engagement Manager, said:
“Stansted Airport is an integral part of the community, and we take our responsibility to be a good neighbour, provide educational opportunities and drive sustainability forward very seriously.
“The new fund will allow our new committee members to work together with local people in deciding where the £150,000 annual donation from the airport goes to.
“We have made the application process as simple as possible but we’re happy to offer help to any groups who may be interested in applying.
“We know that community organisations continue to face huge challenges and grant funding like this is more important than ever.
“We hope that the fund will help bring the community together and make a positive difference for local residents."
An independent committee representing local authorities and airport stakeholders, including the airport consultative committee, has been appointed as part of the revamp, and they will meet every three months to consider grant applications.
31 January, 2023
Airbus Commercial Selects Altair SimSolid in ZEROe Sustainable Aircraft Initiative
Altair SimSolid will streamline Airbus teams in their development of the world's first zero-emission commercial aircraft
Altair SimSolid will streamline Airbus teams in their development of the world's first zero-emission commercial aircraft