by Dino D'Amore | Sep 28, 2022 | Aviation Life, Technology, Zone: Americas
Eviation Aircraft has achieved an important milestone with the successful completion of the first flight of Alice – its zero-emission electric aircraft. The aircraft took off from Grant County International Airport (MWH), and hovered for eight minutes at an altitude...
by Dino D'Amore | Sep 28, 2022 | Cargo, Zone: Americas
Boeing has delivered its 100th contracted 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) to aircraft lessor AerCap. The passenger to freighter (P2F) conversion took place at Boeing Shanghai Aviation Services (BSAS). Rich Greener, Head of AerCap Cargo, said: “We are...
by Dino D'Amore | Sep 27, 2022 | Cargo, Zone: Europe
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has highlighted four priorities to build resilience and strengthen air cargo’s post-pandemic prospects. The priorities, outlined at the 15th World Cargo Symposium (WCS), which opened in London today are: achieving net...
by Dino D'Amore | Sep 27, 2022 | Cargo, Zone: Europe
Lufthansa Cargo has signed an agreement with Kintetsu World Express, a Japanese freighter company, for the use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from October 2022 to September 2023. This will reduce around five percent of its total CO2footprint of transported airfreight...
by Dino D'Amore | Sep 27, 2022 | Airports, Zone: Europe
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA), with a staff of 800 employees, will officially close for commercial operations by the end of this year, the airport owners confirmed, despite the offer of financial aid from public funds. Going ahead, the airport site will be turned...
