Europe"™s airports warn of Brexit risks
The European airport industry has again warned about the potential impact of Brexit on European air transport, underlining the risks of a no-deal scenario. The European airport industry has again warned about the potential impact of Brexit on European air transport, connectivity and the wider economy during a public hearing on the subject in the […]
Could a solution to reducing aviation emissions be found in the Arabian Desert?
The aviation industry is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. In 2011, aviation contributed around 3% of Australia’s emissions. Despite improvements in efficiency, global aviation emissions are expected to grow 70% by 2020 from 2005. While the industry is seeking new renewable fuel sources, growing biofuels takes up valuable land and water that could […]
Airport chief tells Government to look beyond Heathrow in upcoming aviation strategy
The Government"™s forthcoming aviation strategy should not focus solely on expansion at Heathrow, a major airport group has said. Charlie Cornish, chief executive of Manchester Airports Group, said he had been engaged in talks with ministers for the past 18 months ahead of the publication of the country"™s airport strategy later this year. Mr Cornish […]
Canada And Thailand Expand Aviation Agreement
Canada and Thailand have signed an updated air-transport agreement that removes limits on the airlines that can fly between the countries, and the cities they can serve. Under the new agreement, which follows a previous 1989 accord, Thai and Canadian carriers can fly an aggregate of 21 flights per week to either country. Of these […]
Alaskan volcano erupts again, leading to aviation warning
An Alaskan volcano that has erupted several times since last year spewed an ash cloud up to 30,000 feet, leading to an aviation warning. The Bogoslof volcano erupted Saturday, sending ash over the Aleutians Islands, the Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) said. It "remains at a heightened state of unrest and in an unpredictable condition, and […]
The Airbus month in review: June 2017
Airbus marked a busy June with 138 aircraft ordered from its A320 and A330 families by airlines and leasing companies "“ including high-profile announcements made at the Paris Air Show "“ while delivering 64 jetliners during the month in the A320, A330 and A350 XWB product range. Leading the new business in June was the […]
Boeing, FedEx Express to Collaborate on ecoDemonstrator Testing
As part of the continuing effort to accelerate aerospace innovation, Boeing [NYSE: BA] and FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, will work together to fly the next ecoDemonstrator. Starting in 2018, a new Boeing 777 Freighter made for FedEx Express will test emerging technologies, such […]
China Aviation Supplies Holding Company signs GTA for 140 Airbus aircraft
China Aviation Supplies Holding Company (CAS) has signed with Airbus a General Terms Agreement (GTA) for the purchase of a total of 140 aircraft. The agreement comprises of 100 A320 Family aircraft and 40 A350 XWB Family aircraft, reflecting the strong demand of Chinese airlines in all market segments including domestic, low cost, regional and […]
Boeing Global Services Begins Operations
Boeing (NYSE: BA) tomorrow will launch its third major business unit when Boeing Global Services begins operating alongside Commercial Airplanes and Defense, Space & Security. This new dedicated services business focuses on the needs of government, space and commercial customers worldwide. Boeing Chairman, President and CEO Dennis Muilenburg announced the formation of Global Services in […]
Argentina gives green light to budget airline Flybondi
Argentina’s transportation ministry authorized low-cost airline FB Lineas Aereas, known commercially as Flybondi, to operate domestic and international flights, according to a notice published Thursday in the country’s official gazette. With the resolution, all five airlines that received a preliminary go-ahead in February from the civil aviation authority to operate in Latin America’s No. 3 […]
