Climate change will impact aviation
Earlier this summer, dozens of flights were grounded at Phoenix Sky Harbor airport. The skies were perfectly clear but it was so hot. Planes literally could not take off in the 118-degree heat. Researchers from Columbia University say the scenario could become more common all over the world. «At the hottest hours of the day, […]
Embraer promove tecnologia e serviços em feira de aviação executiva em São Paulo
O aeroporto de Congonhas, em São Paulo, recebe na próxima semana as mais recentes inovações em tecnologia, design de interiores e serviços que a Embraer traz para o mercado global de aviação executiva. Entre os destaques estão a famÃlia Legacy 450/500, a mais avançada da categoria de aeronaves de médio porte, e o Phenom 300, […]
Pilotless planes could save airlines $35 billion, UBS says
«Reducing the intervention of human pilots on aircraft could bring material economic benefits and improve safety,» a UBS note said. The bank stated that there could be a material profit opportunity of over $35 billion per year for the aerospace and aviation industry. A recent UBS Evidence Lab Survey of 8,000 people however showed that […]
JetBlue’s Founder Could Debut the First New U.S. Airline in 13 Years
JetBlue founder David Neeleman is reportedly working on a new American airline. On July 13, Neeleman registered the Azura Airways Corp. as a new business in Darien, Connecticut, according to Travel Weekly. Neither an operational plan or launch date have been announced, although the airline described itself as "inspired by airline veterans who believe innovation […]
Boeing Contemplates Big Benefits From India"™s Aviation Boom
India is the world"™s fastest growing aviation market with the number of air passengers likely to cross 100 million this year. Till June this year, Indian aviation industry had clocked 18.3% growth in domestic passenger market, thanks to the subsidized regional connectivity scheme named UDAAN, which provides one hour flight at approximately $38. Going by […]
JetBlue founder Neeleman working on new U.S. airline
Neeleman registered Azura Airways Corp. in Connecticut — the same state in which JetBlue is registered. Neeleman, who also founded Canadian carrier WestJet and Brazilian carrier Azul, remains the chairman of Azul’s board, but last week the carrier announced that former CFO John Rodgerson would replace Neeleman as CEO. Neeleman is listed in the Azura […]
Australian Police Arrest 4 Men Allegedly Plotting To Bomb Airplane
Australian officials say they have arrested four men in connection with a plot to bomb an airplane, following Saturday evening raids. Police say the plot was «Islamic-inspired.» «In recent days, law enforcement has been become aware of information that suggested some people in Sydney were planning to commit a terrorist attack using an improvised device,» […]
Brazil"™s Embraer delivers 92 aircraft in first half
Brazilian aeronautical company Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica (Embraer) delivered 53 jet aircraft to the commercial aviation segment and 39 aircraft (27 light and 12 large) to the business aviation segment in the first half of the year, the company announced in São José dos Campos. The company"™s net revenue in the first half of the […]
Singapore Airlines Q1 profit rises 45.6 pct on higher revenue
Singapore Airlines Ltd on Thursday reported a 45.6 percent rise in first-quarter operating profit, with revenue rising as it filled a higher proportion of seats. The carrier, which is seen as a barometer of the Asian airline industry, made S$281 million ($207 million) in the three months ended June 30, up S$88 million from a […]
Latin American aviation revival? Airline chiefs to gather in Cartagena for vital CAPA Summit
Home to some 382 airlines, Latin America is a dynamic aviation region. Its airlines have 2,350 aircraft currently in service (the fourth largest region globally by fleet) and some 845 aircraft are currently on order by Latin America"™s airlines, including 716 narrowbodies. Does the region have the airport infrastructure to cope? There are currently 736 […]
