18 September, 2024
New Airbus Helicopters facility opens at London Oxford Airport
After 50 years, the F100 is going hypersonic
Now, the engine is looking toward its next 50 years.
Here’s how they’ll do it.
A330 MRTT: the evolution of the world's leading air-to-air refuelling tanker
1. Ready for mission
2. Automatic refuelling, day and night!
3. The transition to the A330 MRTT+
4. Towards fully autonomous operations
5. Enabling air power projection
U.S. Air Force awards Reliable Robotics a multi-year contract for dual-use advanced aircraft automation
Houston Airports moves forward in voluntary global program that strives to mitigate airport carbon emissions
Munich Airport receives first delivery of electric passenger buses
Ten electric buses from MAN were delivered to subsidiary AeroGround50 percent of the apron vehicle fleet to be emission-free by year’s endBuses offer innovations in comfort and safety
Prue Leith set to appear at Newcastle Station with some unexpected flavours
LNER challenges the concept of ‘uninspiring’ train food with an off-board menu a-PRUE-ved by the renowned cook.
17 September, 2024
Japan Airlines to give complimentary domestic flights to international passengers (from some countries!)
Los Angeles International Airport to get a new Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse early next year
Customers flying in Upper Class on Virgin Atlantic + one guest travelling with Virgin Atlantic or Delta Air LinesVirgin Atlantic Flying Club Gold Card members + one guest travelling internationally with Virgin Atlantic or Delta Air LinesDelta One customers on a Delta Air Lines international flightSkyTeam Elite Plus members travelling on Virgin Atlantic or Delta + one guest travelling on an international flight operated by a SkyTeam carrierCustomers connecting domestically must be traveling same day on the same itinerary and ticket
Airbus selected by MDA Space to deliver over 200 Sparkwing solar arrays
Airbus will supply more than 200 Sparkwing solar arrays that will be built on a designated line at Airbus' high-capacity production facility in Leiden, the Netherlands. The solar array is the largest Sparkwing to date, consisting of two wings with five panels each and providing a photovoltaic area of well over 30 sqm.
Hydrogen is a promising option for the future of aviation......
JetBlue and Cape Air enhance codeshare deal
JetBlue announced this week that members of its TrueBlue loyalty program can now earn and redeem TrueBlue points on select Cape Air-operated flights when booking travel on jetblue.com or through the JetBlue mobile app.
“As our first airline partner, we couldn’t be more excited to expand our partnership with Cape Air to offer our customers the ability to earn and redeem through our TrueBlue loyalty program,” said Chris Buckner, JetBlue’s vice president of loyalty and partnerships. “Whether traveling to one of our beloved focus cities like Boston, New York or San Juan, or connecting to world-class beach destinations in the Caribbean, we continue to provide customers with more ways to be rewarded for their loyalty and make the most of their travel experience.”
“For 17 years we have grown our partnership with a shared vision to connect and delight customers in the communities we serve,” said Lisa Shivdasani, Cape Air’s senior vice president of airline partnerships and commercial. “With our expanded partnership, we are excited to offer even more value to those who live, work, and play in some of the most beautiful vacation destinations in the world.”
StandardAero provides CFM LEAP-1B engine services to Corendon Airlines
Emirates supporting young golf hopefuls' journeys to the U.S. for higher education
Demand over next 20 years for 1,170 new aircraft highlights Africa's potential......
As Africa’s young and growing population seeks new opportunities to travel, the region’s commercial aeroplane fleet is projected to more than double by 2043, according to Boeing’s 2024 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO). Deliveries of more than 800 new single-aisle jets will account for most of this growth, as predicted by the company’s long-term demand forecast for commercial aeroplanes and services.
“As demand for air travel rises, African airlines will need more single-aisle aeroplanes to efficiently serve many routes in the continent’s largest aviation markets, including Europe, the Middle East and within Africa," said Shahab Matin, Boeing managing director of Commercial Marketing for Middle East and Africa. “This growth will build on Boeing’s nearly eight decades of partnership with African carriers, as more than 60 airlines currently operate around 500 Boeing aeroplanes.”