How engineered microbes could cut aviation emissions
A startup using genetically engineered microbes, light, and carbon dioxide in an attempt to make an alternative to petroleum-based products has caught the attention of United, one of the world’s largest airlines. Aviation accounts for about 3% of global carbon dioxide emissions—nearly 1 gigaton in 2019. That number is growing, and there are few solutions […]
Sustainability Themed Turkish Airlines Aircraft is in the Skies
Flying to more countries than any other airline, Turkish Airlines introduced a special design element adorned with leaves on its Airbus 321 type TC-JSU tail numbered aircraft, which was used for its environmentalist fuel operation. The global carrier operated its first flight with the new themed aircraft, flight TK1795, to Stockholm. In line with efforts […]
United Airlines flies to Denver for the first time and resumes flights to Houston
United Airlines (UA) continues to expand its range of flights from Munich to the US. Effective immediately, schedules include two extra routes to the United States. For the first time in the history of Munich Airport, United is flying from Munich to Denver. The state capital of Colorado is not only the gateway to the […]
Air Canada Selects Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Engines to Power Up to 44 Airbus A320neo Family Aircraft
Pratt & Whitney, a division of Raytheon Technologies Corp. (NYSE: RTX) and Air Canada have announced the selection of Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines to power 30 firm and 14 purchase right Airbus A321XLR aircraft. Pratt & Whitney will also provide Air Canada with engine maintenance through an EngineWise® Comprehensive service agreement. The first aircraft […]
Qatar Airways Launches Voluntary Carbon Offset Programme for its Corporate and Trade Clients
Qatar Airways launched a voluntary carbon offset programme for corporate customers. This initiative will enable corporate and trade clients to offset their own carbon emissions via a dedicated web portal at any time before or after a flight. The Qatar Airways voluntary carbon offset programme allows its corporate clients to offset or reduce the carbon […]
Spirit Airlines Strengthens Houston Ties With New Aircraft Maintenance Facility
Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) today announced a commitment to deepen its roots in Houston with the addition of an aircraft maintenance facility at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). The facility, located along John F. Kennedy Boulevard, will serve as a large aircraft maintenance hangar with offices and warehousing for the Spirit Technical Operations team when […]
Brazil’s GOL To Resume Flights To US In May
Brazil’s GOL plans to resume service to the US in May, relaunching routes from Brasilia (BSB) to both Miami (MIA) and Orlando (MCO) in Florida. The carrier suspended flights to the US in March 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It had operated to MIA and MCO from November 2018. Both the BSB-MIA and BSB-MCO […]
Caribbean Airlines re-introduces non-stop flights from Tobago to New York
Caribbean Airlines is delighted to announce the re-start of non-stop service between Tobago and JFK, New York from May 05. The addition of this service is part of Caribbean Airlines commitment to improve regional connectivity and to support the drive to boost Tobago’s tourism. The airline is also working with key stakeholders like the Magdalena […]
Los principales actores aeronáuticos holandeses y TU Delft aceleran la transición hacia la aviación sostenible
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Royal Schiphol Group, Airbus, Royal NLR y TU Delft están entrando en una estrecha cooperación para desarrollar la tecnología necesaria para vuelos climáticamente neutros en 2050. Para marcar el inicio de la iniciativa conjunta Flying Vision, firmaron el pasado lunes un acuerdo de colaboración. Aunque la aviación hace una importante contribución […]
Southwest Airlines bolsters schedule in key business and leisure markets in the west: customers in San Diego and San Jose gain big
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) added additional service to its flight schedule beginning in early June, including more options for California travel; new service for Hawaii, the Pacific Northwest, and the Caribbean also announced. New routes, additional flights, and the carrier’s flight schedule through Nov. 5, 2022, are now available on Southwest.com. «For a gamut […]
