Monthly Archives: April 2023

Avolon Commits to Ordering 40 Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft

Aircraft valued at over $4 billion at current list price Delivery scheduled between 2027 and 2030 Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, announces a commitment to order 40 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery between 2027 and 2030; and are valued at over $4 billion at current list price. Avolon delivered […]

Strong performing summer ahead for Europe’s regional airports, whilst volatility and performance gaps remain

At the annual gathering of Europe’s regional airports and their business partners taking place today and tomorrow in Chania, Crete, the latest industry analysis from ACI EUROPE has described a market segment which is simultaneously outperforming with a positive summer ahead, whilst also warning of disparities in the pace and strength of recovery and continued […]

Historic Summit Between the European Union & India, Paving the Way for Low-Cost Airline Expansion

In a major move for the airline industry, leaders of the European Union and India met at the EU-India Aviation Summit to establish a comprehensive aviation agreement to liberalise traffic rights and boost regulatory alignment, including the acceleration of decarbonisation policies between the two regions. Wizz Air participated in the discussion to foster negotiations and […]

SITA renews sponsorship of the leading ACI-ICAO executive development program for airport managers

Airports Council International (ACI) World and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) today announce SITA’s renewed and long-standing support of the leading training and leadership program for airport executives, the Airport Management Professional Accreditation Program (AMPAP). Since its launch in 2007, AMPAP has become the globally recognized and respected curriculum for career development and excellence […]

Wizz Air Invests £5M in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Producer Firefly

First equity investment in biofuel company will allow Wizz Air to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to its UK operations from 2028 The £5m investment will support the development and certification of SAF produced from sewage sludge Partnership with Firefly has the potential to save 1.5m tonnes of CO2-eq[1] Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and […]

ACI Asia-Pacific and ACI EUROPE call for comprehensive EU-India aviation agreement to boost connectivity, liberalise traffic rights and accelerate decarbonisation efforts

On the occasion of the EU-India Aviation Summit kicking off today in New Delhi, ACI Asia-Pacific and ACI EUROPE jointly called on India and the European Union (EU) to establish a comprehensive aviation agreement to liberalise traffic rights and boost regulatory alignment, including the acceleration of decarbonisation policies between the two regions. The EU-India Aviation […]

BEUMER Group: Andreas Backs is the new Director of Global Sustainability

Sustainability learned from scratch Andreas Backs is the new Director of Global Sustainability at the BEUMER Group. In this role, he is responsible for the development and implementation of the Group’s global sustainability strategy. His responsibilities include formulating a vision and goals, evaluating key issues and developing a roadmap that measures and improves performance in […]

Will systems integration be the next priority for world-leading airports?

Saudi Airport Exhibition – 19 – 20 December 2023 Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Will systems integration be the next priority for world-leading airports?… Will systems integration be the next priority for world-leading airports?… Saudi Airport Exhibition – 19 – 20 December 2023 Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC), […]

BEUMER Group UK opens new head office – Underlines presence and commitment in the UK

BEUMER Group, a leading global supplier of intralogistics and materials handling systems and solutions, will open a new UK head office in Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, on 19 April 2023. The ribbon cutting event that will officially open the new office in Ivanhoe Business Park, will be attended by the mayor of Ashby, councillor […]

New WAM technology makes the Norwegian airspace safer

Avinor has completed the installation of about 200 WAM antennas (Wide Area Multilateration) on mountain tops and at airports across Norway. The new technology will replace about half of Norway’s conventional radars. The project is one of the world’s largest and most complex of its kind. Increased safety in the Norwegian airspace -The WAM technology […]