Boeing and Qatar Airways Finalize Order for 25 737 MAX Airplanes
Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Qatar Airways today finalized an order for 25 737 MAX airplanes, providing the flag carrier’s short- and medium-haul fleet with improved economics, fuel efficiency and sustainable operations. Company leaders announced the order for the 737-10, Boeing’s largest and most efficient single-aisle jet, in a signing ceremony at the Farnborough International Airshow. «We […]
Delta Air Lines boosts A220 aircraft firm order to 107
Delta Air Lines has firmed up orders for 12 A220-300 aircraft, bringing Delta’s total firm order for A220s to 107 aircraft – 45 A220-100s and 62 A220-300s. The A220s will be powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines. “The A220-300 is economical, efficient and delivers superior performance,” said Mahendra Nair, S.V.P. – Fleet & TechOps […]
LATAM takes another step forward on its path to decarbonization
One more step towards carbon neutrality of its operation was taken by the LATAM Group by announcing its intention to explore opportunities for the elimination of CO2 through the direct air carbon capture and storage (DACCS, for its acronym in English). This announcement will be made in collaboration and in association with other industry players […]
Twelve and Alaska Airlines to collaborate with Microsoft to advance sustainable aviation fuel derived from recaptured CO2 and renewable energy
Carbon transformation company Twelve, Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK), and Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on advancing the market for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) to include fuels derived from recaptured CO2 and renewable energy, and working toward the first commercial demonstration flight in the United States […]
Air France-KLM and Apollo sign a definitive agreement for a EUR 500 million investment into an ad hoc operating affiliate of Air France owning spare engines
Air France-KLM and Apollo Global Management (NYSE: APO) announced the signing of a definitive agreement for Apollo-managed funds and entities to make a EUR 500 million investment into an ad hoc operating affiliate of Air France that will own a pool of spare engines dedicated to the airline’s Engineering and Maintenance activities. Under this agreement, […]
Premature Return to Pre-Pandemic Slot Rules Risks Continued Passenger Disruption
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed concern that a premature return to pre-pandemic slot use rules in the EU this winter risks continuing disruption to passengers. The European Commission has announced it intends to return to the longstanding 80-20 slot use rule, which requires airlines to operate at least 80% of every planned slot […]
American Airlines Receives Aviation Industry’s First-ever CORSIA-certified Sustainable Aviation Fuel From Neste
For the first time in aviation history, a CORSIA-certified batch of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) was delivered to a commercial airline. American Airlines took possession of a batch of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation FuelTM at San Francisco International Airport. Neste is the world’s leading SAF producer and delivered the batch as a part of a […]
Air Canada Named One of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes
Air Canada has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers by Forbes in its inaugural ranking of Canadian companies. According to Forbes, this award demonstrates «excellent leadership and success» and «signifies to potential employees that Air Canada’s brand belongs to the top performers». «We are thrilled with this recognition, as we value diversity, […]
Air Canada and Emirates Form Strategic Partnership
Air Canada and Emirates today announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement that will create more options for customers when travelling on the carriers’ networks while also enhancing the customer experience throughout the journey. Air Canada and Emirates today announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement. (CNW Group/Air Canada) Air Canada and Emirates […]
May Air Cargo Buoyed by Easing of Omicron Restrictions in China
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released May 2022 data for global air cargo markets showing that the easing of Omicron restrictions in China helped to alleviate supply chain constraints and contributed to a performance improvement in May. Note: We returned to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the 2019 period, unless otherwise noted. […]
