To emphasise the aviation industry’s commitment to its emissions reduction goals, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the International Energy Agency (IEA) to prioritise investment in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to help power aviation’s contribution to the post-COVID-19 recovery, according to a press release. IATA’s call comes on the eve of the IEA Clean Energy Transitions Summit where much of the debate revolves around working towards a low-carbon future. With … [Read more...] about IATA pushes sustainable fuel production to aid aviation’s post-COVID-19 recovery
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Airbus forms Team Nightjar to deliver Australian industry capability
Airbus Helicopters has joined hands with over 20 Australian partners to form Team Nightjar, as the consortium launches its solution to Project LAND 2097 Phase 4. Under this Project, the Commonwealth of Australia is seeking a fleet of helicopters to support the Australian Defence Force’s Special Operations. Bringing together Australia’s best industry capabilities and academia, the Team Nightjar members include Cablex, Cyborg Dynamics, Deakin University, DEWC, ECLIPS, Ferra Engineering, … [Read more...] about Airbus forms Team Nightjar to deliver Australian industry capability
Munich Airport announces half-year results 2020
After years of continuous traffic growth, the global spread of the coronavirus has caused passenger numbers at Munich Airport to drop again for the first time: Passenger volume fell by around 15 million to just under 7.8 million in the first half of 2020 – a reduction of two-thirds compared to the previous year’s level. The number of aircraft movements dropped from over 200,000 take-offs and landings to around 87,000 – a fall of 57 percent. The volume of air cargo carried was 87,000 metric tons … [Read more...] about Munich Airport announces half-year results 2020
Turkish Cargo unveils its new digital solution partner, ‘Cargy’
Providing air cargo service to 127 countries worldwide, Turkish Cargo’s “CARGY”, the new artificial intelligence robot that provides customers with the opportunity to inquire about the status of their cargo 24/7, goes live. During its initial phase, Cargy, the artificial intelligence-based chatbot and the new member of the Turkish Cargo family, provides the users with the opportunity to inquire about the current status, details, available dates, and flights for their cargo shipments via the … [Read more...] about Turkish Cargo unveils its new digital solution partner, ‘Cargy’
LATAM registers the largest mask shipment carried on a single flight
The LATAM flight carried the largest amount of surgical masks transported since the operation with the Ministry of Infrastructure to bring supplies to fight COVID-19 began. The aircraft transported 11.8 million masks, a record compared to another one of the company’s flights, which arrived in Brazil on 2 June with 9.2 million masks. The LATAM flight carried the largest amount of surgical masks transported since the operation with the Ministry of Infrastructure to bring supplies to fight … [Read more...] about LATAM registers the largest mask shipment carried on a single flight
Airbus Helicopters marks 60 years of long-standing partnership with Japan
Airbus Helicopters marks 60 years of long-standing partnership with Japan this year. Since its predecessor Sud Aviation entered into an exclusive distributorship agreement with Nozaki & Co., Ltd. in Japan in 1960, followed by the company’s first helicopter delivery – an Alouette II – in 1961, there are over 370 Airbus helicopters flying in the country today for a variety of missions across business segments. “We are indeed very happy to celebrate this milestone today with the partners and … [Read more...] about Airbus Helicopters marks 60 years of long-standing partnership with Japan