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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Air Charter Service moves to new Singapore office
Air Charter Service has good reason to celebrate its move to a new downtown office in Singapore after the aircraft charter specialist saw another year of strong results for the city state and the wider Asia Pacific. “After opening the office in March 2020, when Covid was first crossing borders, we were a little apprehensive as to what to expect,” said Brendan Toomey, ACS Singapore CEO. “After expanding the team, we have invested in a larger office space in downtown Singapore, in order to … [Read more...] about Air Charter Service moves to new Singapore office
SF Airlines visits Etihad Airways in Abu Dhabi
Etihad Cargo welcomed senior leaders from China's SF Airlines in Abu Dhabi earlier this month as both companies reviewed the block space agreements announced earlier this year and explore expansion opportunities. During the visit, Etihad Airways and SF Airlines entered into an ‘expanded’ memorandum of understanding (MoU). The new MoU, signed on 16 June 2023, is expected to grow their respective networks via the Abu Dhabi and Wuhan air hubs. Under the new agreement, Etihad Cargo and SF … [Read more...] about SF Airlines visits Etihad Airways in Abu Dhabi
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
Lufthansa and Nippon Express enter SAF deal
Japanese logistics company Nippon Express Europe has taken another step towards its sustainability goals as it entered a deal with Lufthansa Cargo to advocate the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for transporting air freight shipments. This will enable the Nippon Express Group to achieve emissions savings of approximately 3,150 tonnes within one year. The agreement also includes contributing to high-quality and certified climate protection projects for so-called ‘well-to-tank emissions’ … [Read more...] about Lufthansa and Nippon Express enter SAF deal
Maersk Air Cargo strengthens growing network
A.P. Moller-Maersk’ air cargo unit is strengthening its growing freighter network with increased regular flights in customer-backed air corridors and the introduction of additional aircraft. The move comes as the logistics operator is looking to plug a 'connectivity gap' between the world’s three largest markets for ocean shipping, North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, with new solutions for time-sensitive and high-value cargo. Maersk is doubling its weekly rotations from 3 to 6 on the … [Read more...] about Maersk Air Cargo strengthens growing network
