Austrian Airlines will be the first airline globally to equip their Boeing 777-200ER aircraft with innovative “AeroSHARK” surface technology. On a total of four Boeing 777-200ERs the fuselage and engine nacelles will be covered with the “sharkskin” film developed by Lufthansa Technik and the company BASF. The significantly reduced frictional resistance resulting from the film will reduce the CO2 emissions of Austrian Airlines’ long-haul fleet and fuel consumption. Savings of over 8,000 tons of … [Read more...] about Austrian Airlines takes off with sharkskin
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DoKaSch temperature solutions expands global reach with new Opticooler® stations in Miami and Dublin
DoKaSch Temperature Solutions, a specialist in temperature-controlled active packaging, has opened new Opticooler® stations in Miami, USA, and Dublin, Ireland. These strategic locations enhance DoKaSch TS’s reach and provide better access to our reliable packaging solutions in the Americas and Europe, supporting the global supply of life-saving medicines. Located near Miami International Airport (MIA), this new station will increase the availability of Opticooler® in the southern US and offer … [Read more...] about DoKaSch temperature solutions expands global reach with new Opticooler® stations in Miami and Dublin
Lödige Benelux marks 50 years at Schiphol, revolutionising cargo and parking solutions
Lödige Benelux equips dnata's new cargo terminal at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol with fully automated storage technology. This closes a circle that began 50 years ago with the first project for KLM at Schiphol. For five decades now, the Lödige Industries subsidiary based in 's-Hertogenbosch has specialised in developing machines to efficiently move heavy loads—and not only in the air freight sector. The company also allows cars to move like magic in its automatic parking systems, most recently … [Read more...] about Lödige Benelux marks 50 years at Schiphol, revolutionising cargo and parking solutions
SITA democratises access to airline flight operations managed services with ASISTIM acquisition
SITA, the leading technology provider for the air transport industry, has just taken the big step of moving into the operations as-a-service market with the acquisition of ASISTIM, a company renowned for its airline flight operations services. This move illustrates SITA’s never-ending search for new ways to help airlines handle challenges and stay ahead, making air travel better for everyone. This deal boosts SITA’s role as a top partner for ambitious airlines, offering them comprehensive … [Read more...] about SITA democratises access to airline flight operations managed services with ASISTIM acquisition
World’s first in-flight study of commercial aircraft using 100% sustainable aviation fuel shows significant non-CO2 emission reductions
Results from the world's first in-flight study of the impact of using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in both engines of a commercial aircraft show a reduction in soot particles and formation of contrail ice crystals compared to using conventional Jet A-1 fuel. The ECLIF3 study, in which Airbus, Rolls-Royce, the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and SAF producer Neste collaborated, was the first to measure the impact of 100% SAF use to emissions from both engines of an Airbus A350 powered by … [Read more...] about World’s first in-flight study of commercial aircraft using 100% sustainable aviation fuel shows significant non-CO2 emission reductions
Air India signs long-term deal with Unilode
Unilode Aviation Solutions has signed a long-term contract with Air India for full-service ULD management of the airline’s passenger and cargo flights. Unilode, who did not mention the deal value and the length of contract, will provide full ULD management solutions and digitalised containers and pallets from its pool for flights and contribute to Air India’s sustainability targets. Air India has firm orders for several wide-body aircraft and has announced plans to grow its … [Read more...] about Air India signs long-term deal with Unilode
