Airbus and LanzaJet have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on 22 June to address the needs of the aviation sector through the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Airbus and LanzaJet plan to advance building SAF facilities that will use LanzaJet’s proprietary alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) technology. The agreement also aims to accelerate the certification and adoption of 100 percent drop-in SAF which would allow existing aircraft to fly with no fossil fuel. LanzaJet’s … [Read more...] about Airbus teams up with LanzaJet on SAF
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Embraer to set up P2F conversions in China
Lanzhou Aviation Industry Development Group has become the launch customer for E-Jets P2F conversion in China after it signed a letter of agreement (LoA) with Embraer for 20 E190F and E195F converted freighters at the Paris Air Show last week. Embraer and Lanzhou Group plan to establish E190F and E195F conversion capability in the Chinese city of Lanzhou, which is expected to accelerate the introduction of the narrowbody E-Jet freighters in China. Lanzhou will serve as the base in … [Read more...] about Embraer to set up P2F conversions in China
South Korea to develop 777F conversion facility
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) on 17 April signed an agreement with Sharp Technics K and Incheon International Airport Corporation, to establish a facility for the passenger-to-freighter conversion of Boeing 777-300ERSF aircraft ,dubbed the Big Twin, in South Korea. IAI said the move comes amidst ‘expected’ demand for wide-body freighter aircraft capable of long-haul flights, such as the 777, which can carry up to 100 tonnes when converted for cargo use. IAI signed a cooperation … [Read more...] about South Korea to develop 777F conversion facility
Airbus China’s Tianjin facility delivers first A321neo
Airbus has delivered the first A321neo aircraft assembled at its final assembly line in Tianjin, China, to Juneyao Air. The aircraft was commissioned at the Chinese facility in November last year and will join Juneyao Air’s existing fleet of A320, A321 and B787 Dreamliner aircraft. The airline is a subsidiary company of Shanghai Juneyao, one of China's top private companies. It operates domestic and international passenger flights, carrying cargo and mail on the belly. The aircraft … [Read more...] about Airbus China’s Tianjin facility delivers first A321neo
Saudi’s newest carrier to fly with all-Boeing fleet
Saudi's latest airline Riyadh Air on 14 March announced a multi-billion deal with US manufacturer Boeing with an order of up to 72 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner airplanes. This unprecedented order coming from the new airline, comprising 39 confirmed aircraft with an option to acquire 33 more of the same type, could reflect a strong signal of Saudia Arabia’s intent to become a global aviation hub. The new airline was officially launched earlier last week and could serve as a lever to help fulfill … [Read more...] about Saudi’s newest carrier to fly with all-Boeing fleet
Apex Logistics welcomes last Queen freighter
Apex Logistics International is set to offer air cargo capacity on the last 747-8 freighter to come out of a Boeing production facility as part of a long-term charter agreement with Atlas Air. Parent company Kuehne+Nagel said the last ‘Queen of the Sky’ will be deployed on transpacific routes to strengthen intra-Asia connectivity. The delivery of the last Boeing 747-8F, under the name ‘Empower.’ was presented to the public during an official ceremony at Boeing’s Everett facility in … [Read more...] about Apex Logistics welcomes last Queen freighter
