Airbus parent company EADS is backing algae as the best source of sustainable jet fuel, arguing that other feedstocks will not allow the airline industry to meet its carbon-footprint reduction goals. EADS chief technical officer Jean Botti said that while second-generation, plantderived biofuels from plant feedstocks like camelina and jatropha promise substantial life-cycle carbon dioxide reductions, CO2 is still produced during the processing of the oil into jet fuel. “We … [Read more...] about EADS backs algae over 2G plant biofuels

Boeing recently prepared a new GOL Airlines 737-800 for its first-ever application of a chrome-free primer to a single-aisle airplane bound for revenueservice. As part of Boeing’s life cycle approach to reducing environmental impact and in response to requests from the Brazilian carrier and other customers, Boeing has introduced a chrome-free primer to complement chrome-free exterior decorative paint, which Boeing has used for more than a decade. In addition to simplified … [Read more...] about Boeing primes GOL 737 with chrome-free paint

The heads of the world’s regional airline associations today issued a statement reaffirming their commitment to the industry-wide global sectoral approach to aviation and climate change. The associations are supporting the efforts of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) to push for a strong International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) commitment at the ICAO General Assembly in September. “We reaffirm our commitment … [Read more...] about Sectoral approach to climate change urged

Despite unveiling its worst ever loss, Lufthansa Cargo takes satisfaction from a sharp fall in costs in 2009. But fuel prices paid a key factor in that, and a question mark still hangs over the carrier’s quality model. Peter Conway reports from Frankfurt. … [Read more...] about A terrible year, but it could have been worse

Kerry Logistics has opened the first phase of its new logistics centre in Danang in Central Vietnam. The facility will provide a total of 9,000 sq m of space when completed in the second half of 2010. The new facility will add to Kerry Logistics’ 62,500 sq m facility in Ho Chi Minh City and a 10,300 sq m facility in Hanoi providing complete coverage in North, Central and South Vietnam. Kerry Logistics was the first foreign company to own and operate logistics facilities inVietnam. … [Read more...] about New Central Vietnam hub for Kerry Logistics

In the first of three service developments this year in the United Arab Emirates, global forwarder and logistics services provider Geodis Wilson has opened a new airfreight office in Dubai to support increasing demand for this service mode as well as its advancing sea-air product. Based in Dubai’s Cargo Village, the new facility will handle freight from up to ten inbound flights daily – mainly from Europe and the Far East. It will also handle sea-air cargo originating … [Read more...] about New airfreight office in Dubai for Geodis Wilson