Last week Boeing and Cargolux finalized an order of 10 777-8 Freighters with options for six additional airplanes, with a signing ceremony at Cargolux’s headquarters in Luxembourg. The selection of Boeing’s newest freighter was previously announced at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow as Cargolux’s preferred choice as the replacement for its 747-400 Freighter fleet. The […]
First Airbus Eurostar Neo satellite successfully launched just hours before its twin arrived at KSC Second Eutelsat telecommunications satellite to join its twin in orbit within a month BelugaST fuelled with 30% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for Toulouse departure A special aircraft landed at the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral in Florida this weekend: […]
One of Air Astana’s Airbus A321neo LR in flight. Image: Airbus Air Astana’s ninth Airbus A321LR arrived in Almaty, Kazakhstan from Hamburg on 15 October 2022, with a tenth aircraft scheduled for delivery before the end of the year. The first Airbus A321LR was delivered to Air Astana in October 2019.The latest aircraft is on […]
Airbus has opened a new sustainable aviation chapter in China as an A320neo for China Eastern Airlines – first time powered by a five percent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) fuel blend – took off from its Airbus Delivery Centre in Tianjin. SAF is a sustainably-produced aviation fuel made from feedstocks ranging from used fat, oil […]
Croatia’s flag carrier’s new fleet to create better and more competitive airline service in the Republic of Croatia In accordance with Croatia Airlines’ post-Covid-19 strategy, which was adopted in August last year, and with the aim of renewing its fleet, of increasing the efficiency of its business operations, and of improving the company’s competitiveness, Croatia’s […]
easyJet and charity Aerobility are partnering to offer a special flight to experience the magic of the Northern Lights at 30,000 feet Tickets include a two-course meal, entertainment and expert presentations including from BBC’s Sky at Night presenter Pete Lawrence The funds raised go to charity Aerobility, whose mission is to provide anyone with any […]
Qatar Airways Cargo’s Digital Lounge will provide the gateway to its Next Generation services: simplicity, scope, and security were the carrier’s guiding principles in the redesign of its web platform. DOHA, Qatar – The first step in Qatar Airways Cargo’s Digital transformation journey is visible with its brand-new website released in May this year. The new […]
Turkish Airlines continues its support for the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuels which play a key role in reducing carbon emissions. Starting to actively use Sustainable Aviation Fuel during its operations as of 2022, Turkish Airlines emphasized the importance of the matter for the company by signing Global SAF Declaration. Global SAF Declaration represents collaboration […]
Korean Air and Airbus Helicopters signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on October 5 to develop vertical unmanned aerial systems (VUAS) for the Republic of Korea Armed Forces. Jung-woo Park, head of Korean Air’s Aerospace Business Division, and Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters, attended the signing ceremony in Seoul. As highlighted in the MOA, […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that “Emerging Stronger – Safely Transforming to a More Resilient Tomorrow” will be the theme of the 2022 Safety Conference. The event will take place on 25-27 October in Dubai, UAE, with Emirates as the host airline. “The past two years of COVID-19 have tested aviation as never […]
