Research into the financing ecosystem to support zero emission flight Shared commitment to achieving aviation’s decarbonisation goals Avolon, a leading global aviation finance company, has partnered with Airbus to support the development of hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft through Airbus’ ZEROe Project. Announced at the Farnborough Airshow today, Airbus and Avolon will investigate how future hydrogen-powered aircraft […]
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, is starting a three-month trial using HVO biofuel in its airside transport fleet at London’s Heathrow Airport in support of SATS’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) group priorities Heathrow’s goal for all airport vehicles to be zero-emission or using biofuels by 2030. Commencing on 1 […]
Silk Way West Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with China Henan Aviation Group during Air Cargo China 2024 in Shanghai. Image Source: Silk Way West Airlines Silk Way West Airlines, the leading cargo airline in the Caspian and Central Asian region, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with China Henan Aviation […]
The World Aviation Services Association (ASA) has today announced the appointment of Hassan El-Houry as its new Chairman, effective July 1, 2024. He succeeds Mr. Atilla Korkmazoğlu, who served two successful mandates over four years. El-Houry brings a blend of leadership, innovation, and strategic vision to ASA, further strengthening the aviation services sector’s position. He […]
Image Source: Silk Way West Airlines Silk Way West Airlines, the leading cargo airline in the Caspian and Central Asian region, announces the appointment of Onno Pietersma as its new Chief Operating Officer. With over 25 years of experience in the aviation industry, Mr Pietersma is poised to propel the airline towards new levels of […]
Rinzing Wangyal, Vice President Business Development NA, WFS, and Salvatore Ingrassia, Port Director, JFK U.S Customs and Border Protection. Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has been selected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to operate a new Centralized Examination Station (CES) at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport […]
Wizz Air proudly celebrates two decades of innovation, growth, and unparalleled service in the aviation industry. Since its inception in 2003, Wizz Air has been at the forefront of revolutionizing air travel, catering to over 400 million passengers worldwide and marking numerous milestones along the way. The airline reflects on the journey and the early […]
Women are under-represented in many areas of aviation, and ground services are no exception. Aviator Airport Alliance, a leading full-range provider of aviation services across 15 airports in the Nordics, is working to steadily close the gender gap. At the company’s station in Gothenburg, Sweden, women already comprise nearly a quarter of staff in the […]
More than 5,000 aviation experts and leaders from over 100 countries to attend, including ICAO, IATA, ACI, all major global manufacturers, airlines and airports. FAF24 will propose a plan to solve aviation’s biggest challenge, and feature awards recognizing achievements and innovations in global aviation. Registration is now live at www.futureaviationforum.com Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), rose by 11.9% compared to February 2023 levels (12.4% for international operations). This is the third consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year demand growth. Capacity, measured in […]
