Emirates completes engine ground testing with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Emirates has successfully completed the ground engine testing for one of its GE90 engines on a Boeing 777-300ER using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The objective of the ground testing and analysis is to demonstrate the capability of the GE90 engine to run on the specially blended 100% SAF without affecting its performance, requiring no […]
Aviation Industry Welcomes Pause on Roll-Out of New Border System for EU
ACI EUROPE, A4E, ERA and IATA welcome the decision to postpone the implementation of the EU’s new smart border system for non-EU nationals (i.e. Entry Exit System, EES). The EES system will be a game changer for how the EU’s borders are managed. There are, however, a number of issues which must be resolved to […]
Korean Air CEO: Get ready for the aviation industry’s comeback
In his New Year’s address to the Korean Air team, Korean Air’s Chairman and CEO, Walter Cho, emphasized the importance of gaining a competitive edge as the aviation industry normalizes post-COVID. Cho also confirmed the company’s plans to successfully complete the acquisition of Asiana Airlines in 2023. “We’ve seen a glimpse of normalization and the […]
Nippon Cargo Airlines to use Neste SAF to cut emissions
Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) has begun using Neste’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to cut its flight emissions. NCA used Neste’s MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel for several cargo flights in November and December. The SAF is supplied by Neste at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. According to the companies, using Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel reduces greenhouse gas […]
China’s self-developed biofuel powering overseas cargo flight
A cargo flight using China’s self-developed aviation biofuel has arrived in Belgium after a 12-hour journey from Hangzhou, East China’s Zhejiang Province, marking the first time that the country uses such fuel for an international cargo route since it was mass produced this year, according to Sinopec Group. Biojet fuel is a type of sustainable […]
Metro Shipping is first UK customer for AFKLMP Cargo’s SAF programme
Freight forwarder Metro Shipping has become the first UK customer to join Air France KLM Martinair Cargo’s (AFKLMP Cargo) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) programme. The signing ceremony took place at Metro Shipping’s head office in Birmingham. Officials from both companies attended, including Arturo Marte, cargo director for the UK and Ireland at AFKLMP Cargo, and […]
2022 SAF Production Increases 200% – More Production Incentives Needed to Reach Net Zero
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimates that Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production will reach at least 300 million liters in 2022—a 200% increase on 2021 production of 100 million liters. More optimistic calculations estimate total production in 2022 could reach 450 million liters. Both scenarios position the SAF industry on the verge of an […]
United Airlines Invests in Battery-Maker Natron Energy With Eye Toward Further Electrifying Ground Operations
United Airlines today announced a strategic equity investment in Natron Energy, a battery manufacturer whose sodium-ion batteries have the potential to help United electrify its airport ground equipment like pushback tractors and operations at the gate. United has made substantial investments in companies developing technology to reduce aircraft emissions, but Natron is the first that […]
Airbus and Renault Group to advance research on electrification
Airbus and Renault Group, worldwide leaders in the aerospace and automotive industries, have signed a research and development agreement which aims at enhancing transversalities and synergies to accelerate both companies’ electrification roadmaps, improving their respective range of products. This partnership will help Airbus mature technologies associated with future hybrid-electric aircraft and will be detailed at […]
IATA clarifies industry stance on Dominican Republic Tourist Card fee collection
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) wishes to clarify the industry’s position on the collection of the tourist card tax on airline tickets for flights to the Dominican Republic. In the interest of finding a workable solution for all parties concerned, IATA along with the airlines serving the Dominican Republic have held several discussions with […]
