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Efforts to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are a top priority for major aircraft engine manufacturers. However, the air transport industry also faces the challenge of mitigating environmental damage from other engine emissions, including contrails formed by water vapor, nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides, carbon monoxide, soot, unburned hydrocarbons, aerosols, and traces of hydroxyl compounds.
Boeing has revised its 20-year demand forecast for commercial jets, now predicting that airlines will require 43,975 new airplanes over the next two decades. This updated projection, released ahead of the Farnborough Airshow, marks an increase of 1,375 aircraft from its previous forecast. The U.S. airframer attributes this adjustment to the faster-than-expected recovery of air travel following the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mammoth Freighters' Boeing 777-200LR passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion program has reached significant milestones, including the commencement of its first 777-200LR conversion (MSN 32222) at the STS Aviation Services facility in Manchester, UK.
Rolls-Royce is set to introduce an upgraded version of its Trent XWB-84 turbofan, which it anticipates will deliver a 1% improvement in fuel burn efficiency for the Airbus A350-900 airliner. The company aims to achieve certification later this year for the first production example of the modified engine currently undergoing assembly.
Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, which oversees the Department of Transportation (DOT) and drafted the FAA Reauthorization Act language that created new slots at Washington’s National Airport, has made her recommendations clear. She not only authored the law but also provided explicit guidance on who should receive these new slots.
GE Aerospace Boosts Global MRO Capacity
As the newest member of NATO and facing the unstable military menace posed by Vladimir Putin's Russia, Sweden has already begun its search for its future airpower. For a while, the nation appeared eager to partner in the UK/Italian/Japanese Global Combat Air Program (GCAP), but Sweden has elected not to join.
Alaska Airlines is surveying some of its lounge members about potential changes under consideration. The airline is evaluating whether to raise the price for lounge membership and what additional amenities customers might desire if such an increase occurs.
U.S. aerospace supplier Harlow Aerostructures is set to sign a letter of intent to commence production on two new aerospace-related contracts with Turkish Aerospace at the Farnborough Airshow this week.
Sierra Nevada Corp (SNC) has contracted with GE Aerospace to overhaul and upgrade the GEnx-2B engines for the Boeing 747-8, selected as the platform for the U.S. Air Force’s Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC). The companies will modify the widebody airliner under a $13 billion Pentagon contract awarded to SNC in April to replace the current E-4B Nightwatch aircraft, which are powered by GE’s CF6 engines.
The email arrived in my inbox at 8:30 pm Eastern Time yesterday evening. “We regret to inform you that your flight has been cancelled due to operational reasons.”
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 came within 150 feet of the water while still three miles out from Tampa airport. Flight 425 from Columbus diverted to Fort Lauderdale.
Steven Fox, managing member of Virginia Aviation Associates LLC, discusses the latest $10 million investment into Hampton Roads Executive Airport and how they are building for the future of air travel.
Southwest Airlines is offering a giveaway of one million Rapid Rewards points to celebrate surpassing one million followers on Instagram. The promotion, part of the Summer of Go sweepstakes, includes weekly destination prize packages. To participate, users must follow @SouthwestAir on Instagram, like and comment on the relevant post with specific hashtags, and tag a friend. Additionally, five winners will receive $500 Southwest gift cards.
Jet Linx, a locally focused Aircraft Management and Jet Card Company, has announced the appointment of Zach Sperber as Executive Vice President of Aircraft Management. This strategic hire underscores Jet Linx's commitment to strengthening its leadership team and enhancing its aircraft management services with capabilities to manage aircraft at any location nationwide.
United Airlines allows miles to be redeemed on Singapore Airlines' Airbus A380. Alaska Airlines miles can be redeemed on select Qantas flights operated with an Airbus A380. American Airlines members can earn AAdvantage miles when flying on British Airways' A380s. The Airbus A380 is one of the most iconic passenger aircraft ever. The fact that its production stopped doesn't take anything away from the range of services available from various operators of this aircraft. Emirates runs the largest fleet of Airbus A380s and houses a bar on this largest passenger aircraft ever...
Major U.S. air carriers, including Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and American Airlines, were forced to ground flights early Friday morning following a global IT outage affecting airports, banks, media companies, and other businesses around the world.
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has initiated a three-month trial using HVO biofuel in its airside transport fleet at London’s Heathrow Airport. This initiative aligns with SATS’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities and Heathrow’s goal for all airport vehicles to be zero-emission or use biofuels by 2030.
A confrontation between a guest and Silverton security in Las Vegas ended in a chase through the hotel parking lot, as reported by Go Knights Go! on Twitter. The incident was captured and shared on social media, drawing significant attention.
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has recognized 21 jet operators for their efforts in noise reduction as part of the Van Nuys Airport Fly Friendly Program. The award criteria include at least 60 southbound jet departures, no violations of LAWA's Noise Abatement and Curfew Regulation, Non-Additional Rule, and Noisier Jet Phase-Out, compliance at 99% or greater with the No Early Turn and Quiet Jet Departure Programs, and observance of the Quieter Nights Program. This program encourages jet operators to avoid flights between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., an element added to the award...