by Dino D'Amore | May 19, 2022 | Technology, Zone: Americas
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has seleceted H55 to supply battery systems for P&WC’s regional hybrid-electric flight demonstrator program. The development of the battery component designs and associated electrical control systems will also be supported by...
by Dino D'Amore | May 19, 2022 | Cargo, Zone: Europe
Air France-KLM Group and the CMA CGM Group have signed a long-term strategic partnership in the air cargo market. This exclusive partnership will see both parties combine their complementary cargo networks, full freighter capacity and dedicated services in order to...
by Dino D'Amore | May 19, 2022 | Airports, Zone: Europe
Latvian airline airBaltic has ordered a total of 24 electric vehicles for its ground handling, technical and other functions. The company has already installed seven charging stations on the apron of Riga Airport, with 15 more to be installed by the year end. Martin...
by Dino D'Amore | May 19, 2022 | Airports, Zone: Europe
Hundreds of GMB and Unite members working as Heathrow check in staff and ground staff voted in favour of holding a formal industrial action ballot. The GMB and Unite unions have confirmed that a strike ballot will begin shortly with dates to be confirmed during the...
by Dino D'Amore | May 17, 2022 | Technology, Zone: Asia/Pacific
The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) has performed the first pre-delivery test flight of the C919 aircraft in Shanghai last weekend. The aircraft is equipped with CFM LEAP engines and is pitched as a competitor to the Boeing 737 MAX and Airbus A320neo...
