Monthly Archives: June 2022

airasia Super App launches closed-loop e-wallet platform for seamless in-app payment experience

Photo Caption: (From left) Chris Leong, CEO of Fass Payment Solutions Sdn Bhd, Mohamad Hafidz Mohd Fadzil, airasia Super App’s Chief Fintech Officer, Colin Currie, President (Commercial), Capital A, Amanda Woo, CEO of airasia Super App, Mohammad Razak Bin Abd Hamid, Head of Enterprise Payments, airasia Super App, and Joel Tay, CEO of Soft Space […]

Airbus A321XLR takes off for the first time

Airbus’ first A321XLR (Xtra Long Range) has successfully accomplished its first flight. The aircraft, MSN 11000, took off from Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport at 11:05 hrs CEST for a test flight which lasted approximately four hours and 35  minutes. The aircraft’s crew consisted of experimental test pilots Thierry Diez and GabrielDiaz de Villegas Giron, as well as […]

WestJet and Aero Design Labs set out to reduce emissions and increase fuel efficiency of Boeing 737-700 aircraft

WestJet have announced a new partnership with Aero Design Labs to modify the airline’s 737-700 NG aircraft for greater reduced emissions and improved fuel efficiency.  As WestJet continues to make investments to reduce the airline’s environmental footprint, it’s anticipated that the modifications will reduce overall fuel burn through drag reduction and lead to long-term cost […]

Aer Lingus launches its 2022 Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering Apprentice Scheme

10 places on offer for the 2022 Apprentice Scheme The Aer Lingus Apprentice Scheme is a four year programme run in conjunction with SOLAS in Shannon and TUD in Dublin Aer Lingus reiterates its commitment to supporting female talent Aer Lingus yesterday launched its 2022 Aircraft Maintenance & Engineering Apprentice Scheme and is calling on […]

Wizz Air and Airbus Sign an Agreement on Hydrogen Powered Aircraft Operations

Companies will collaborate on the operational and infrastructure opportunities of hydrogen powered aircraft Co-operation reaffirms Wizz Air’s ambitious sustainability commitment Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and most sustainable European ultra-low-cost airline has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus to explore the potential for hydrogen-powered aircraft operations. The cooperation means Wizz Air will analyse […]

Korean Air to develop high-performance engine for small launch vehicles

Korean Air will develop a high-performance engine for the upper stage of a small launch vehicle, as part of the Korean Ministry of Science and ICT (Information, Communication and Technology)’s “small launch vehicle development project.” This small launch vehicle project aims to develop a two-stage-to-orbit small launch vehicle using domestic technology. The first stage of […]

Aeromexico, IATA and Boeing Promote the Use of SAF During the Summit of the Americas

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) reduces up to 80% of CO2 emissions The airline operated one more flight with SAF from Los Angeles to Mexico City In 2010 Aeromexico was a pioneer in the use of SAF in Mexico During the Summit of the Americas, Aeromexico joined the initiative led by Boeing and the International Air […]

First Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 gets ready for delivery

Lufthansa to receive its first Boeing 787-9 when deliveries recommence Followed by cabin refurbishment at Frankfurt maintenance center Official naming of the aircraft “Berlin” and first flight in the second half of the year Kerosene consumption and CO2 emissions of Boeing 787-9 around 25 percent lower The Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 with the registration D-ABPA and […]

Brussels Airlines partners with Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp to design new uniform

As part of its new brand identity, Brussels Airlines is creating a new uniform for its cabin crew, pilots and airport staff. The Belgian airline is partnering with the Fashion Department of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp, where second year student Gabrielle Szwarcenberg emerged as the winner among five students who each drew […]