Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world
Airbus's mission to market so-called zero-emissions aircraft by the middle of the next decade is making progress, the airline revealed recently, saying its experts had been working for the past 15 months on building tanks that could put hydrogen-powered jets in the...
Neste has achieved an important milestone of delivering over 500,000 gallons Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The delivery was made in cooperation with LAXFuel's supply infrastructure using barges for transport. This...
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will conduct a trial to gauge the carbon impact of cargo shipments. The study will be conducted in association with Etihad Airways using a CO2 emission calculation tool specifically developed for cargo flights. IATA...
Electra.aero has achieved an important milestone, the successful maiden flight of a solar-battery hybrid electric research aircraft. The 90-foot wingspan unmanned test aircraft nicknamed ‘Dawn One was one of the first manufactured aircraft at Electra’s Virginia...
Air bp, the international aviation fuel products and services supplier, has renewed its contract with Cannes Mandelieu Airport in France, following six years of collaboration. It will continue to be the sole supplier of Jet A-1 and Avgas at the airport .Cannes...
FMV (Swedish Defence Materiel Administration) has contracted GKN Aerospace Sweden to continue biofuel testing of the RM12 engine. The biofuel for this test is an ATJ (alcohol to jet)-SKA developed and manufactured by Swedish Biofuels. The test is part of a bilateral...
Support for research and development is a critical part of France’s recently announced €15 billion package for its aeronautical sector as the country’s government looks to use the COVID 19 crisis to develop a world-leading green aviation sector, according to Eric...
AirAsia is implementing digital solutions that are aimed at further improving fuel efficiency and reducing carbon emissions. Developed by Paris-based Safety Line, OptiFlight-In-flight guidance is a unique suite of digital solutions that optimises all flight...
easyJet partner, Wright Electric, has commenced its engine development program for its flagship 186 seat electric aircraft, named Wright 1. Wright is engineering electrical systems at the megawatt scale which will be necessary for commercial flight for its 186...
Malaysia Airlines in collaboration with OpenAirlines, has implemented SkyBreathe Fuel Efficiency, an advanced system to reduce fuel costs and CO2 emissions of its fleet. With rising fuel costs, Malaysia Airlines has chosen to adopt the latest digital technology...
Air BP, the international aviation fuel products and service supplier, is now offering commercial jet biofuel (biojet) to customers at Bergen airport in Norway (BGO/ENBR). The first batch was delivered to the airport on 16 August. This follows Air BP’s successful...
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has continued to make improvements in the fuel efficiency of its fleet, resulting in substantial reductions in carbon dioxide emissions and reinforcing the sustainability credentials of the airline. The...