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ZeroAvia Forges Path to Hydrogen-Electric Regional Jets with MHIRJ

ZeroAvia today announced that it has identified clear applications for hydrogen-electric, zero-emission propulsion for regional jet aircraft. As part of the initial technical study conducted alongside Type Certificate holder MHIRJ over the last year, an initial entry-point for a CRJ 700 retrofit with ZeroAvia’s ZA 2000RJ powertrain – confirming maximum takeoff weight, centre of gravity […]

Silk Way West Airlines selects L3Harris to provide New Boeing 777-F with 777-200LR Interchange Full Flight Simulator

(from left to right): Mirsamad Movsumzade, Senior VP Finance, Silk Way Group, Jitte van den Bout, Head of Commercial, CTS at L3Harris Technologies, Adalat Samedov, First Vice-Rector, National Aviation Academy. Image Source: Silk Way West Airlines Silk Way West Airlines, the leading cargo airline in the Caspian and Central Asian region, has purchased a 777-200LR […]

Latest air travel outlook reveals strong northern hemisphere summer season ahead

Airports Council International (ACI) World has today published its latest quarterly airport traffic outlook showing strong air travel demand will continue to improve into the northern hemisphere summer season. Highlights from ACI World’s 13th Advisory Bulletin on the impact of COVID-19 on the airport business—and the path to recovery include: The easing of inflation and […]

London City Airport marks year of progress with 2022 Sustainability Report

LCY today publishes its 2022 Sustainability Report, updating on progress against the airport’s sustainability targets, including achieving net zero carbon by 2030 Data shows that 68% of passengers accessed the airport by public and sustainable transport – the highest percentage of any UK airport in 2022 London’s most centrally located airport became one of only […]

ACI World Emphasizes the Importance of the Slot Guidelines and Calls for Local-Level Engagement

Involvement at the local level needed for optimal implementation of framework Airports Council International (ACI) World, the global voice of airports, reiterates the significance of the Worldwide Airport Slot Guidelines (WASG) in providing global guidance to effectively manage scarce airport capacity. While recognizing the important role of the guidelines, ACI World emphasizes the need for […]

Avolon Forecasts Global Passenger Fleet to Almost Double by 2042

Asia to lead growth driven by travel demand from rising middle class Over US$4 trillion will be required to finance new deliveries providing major role for aircraft lessors Long-term demand to travel to see friends, family and do business undiminished by pandemic Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, today publishes its World Fleet Forecast – […]

Airport Charges Remain Flat while Airfares Surge Alarmingly, Threatening Industry Recovery

Air tickets increased up to 50% in key international markets  Airport charges have remained flat even as inflation rates have soared over 10% since 2019 Airlines are capitalising on the lack of competition and pent-up demand to recover losses   Airport charges have remained steady since the pandemic, while airfares have soared above pre-pandemic levels […]

European aviation industry calls for swift adoption of ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation

Sustainable aviation is a shared goal across societies, industries and economies. It is right and proper that this crucial debate is had, and is had publicly. In light of scrutiny of the issue over the past few days, the five leading European aviation associations which are close partners in the Destination 2050 decarbonisation roadmap – A4E, […]

Skymetrix connects airline fuel & crew lifecycle management – with Rainmaker acquisition

Holistic airline cost efficiency offering, combining 40 years of industry experience, promises to streamline costs, helping the sector’s return to profitability Skymetrix, the leading global provider of aviation fuel & cost management solutions, has acquired Rainmaker Business Technologies, a specialist aviation crew pay and cost management software – providing a “one-stop-shop” for airline cost efficiency. […]