Aviation Daily

UH2 Launches Into Full Hydrogen-Electric Dash 8 Flight Tests

By Guy Norris Sep 27, 2023
Universal Hydrogen's modified Dash 8 incorporates the hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system in place of the Pratt & Whitney PW123 turboprop on its right wing.
Advanced Air Mobility

Gatwick Forced To Limit Movements Due To Air Traffic Controllers’ Illness

By Alan Dron Sep 26, 2023
Thirty percent of NATS control tower staff were unavailable on Sept. 25 for a variety of medical reasons, including COVID-19, Gatwick Airport said.
Airports & Networks

‘Enlightened Mainlines’ Support The Regionals, Analysts Say

By Christine Boynton Sep 26, 2023
The pandemic has thrown out the playbook in terms of typical downturn recovery, analysts say, but one common factor giving some airlines an edge is partnership.
Airlines & Lessors

Daily Memo: October Setting Up To Be A Scary Month For Aerospace

By Michael Bruno Sep 26, 2023
October is looking ominous for aerospace and defense, and the boogeyman is Washington, D.C.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Global MRO Spend To Reach $139B By 2033, Alton Report Says

By Matthew Fulco Sep 26, 2023
Global MRO spending will rise from $112 billion in 2023 to $139 billion by 2033, growing 2.2% annually, according to a new report by Alton Aviation Consultancy.
Aircraft & Propulsion

U.S. Regional Airlines Battle With Hiring, Retaining Pilots

By Karen Walker Sep 26, 2023
The acute shortage of pilots, especially captains, continues to be a top challenge for U.S. commuter airlines.
Airlines & Lessors

Scoot Expands Embraer Eco-System With Spares Agreement

By Chen Chuanren Sep 26, 2023
Scoot continues to expand its Embraer E-Jet support and services capabilities, signing for a Pool Program services agreement with the Brazilian manufacturer.
Aircraft & Propulsion

SalamAir Reportedly Canceling All India Flights

By Alan Dron Sep 26, 2023
Omani LCC SalamAir is apparently canceling all its services to India following its inability to be allocated sufficient slots in the country.
Airlines & Lessors

American Airlines Files Appeal On NEA Decision

By Lori Ranson Sep 26, 2023
American Airlines has officially appealed a court decision ordering the airline and JetBlue Airways to dismantle their Northeast Alliance (NEA).
Airlines & Lessors

SAS Begins Evaluating Bids From Potential Investors

By Victoria Moores Sep 26, 2023
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has closed its search for potential equity investors and is now reviewing the bids, after several deadline extensions.
Airlines & Lessors

Canberra Airport Invests In Solar Thermal Power For SAF

By Graham Warwick Sep 26, 2023
Australia’s Canberra Airport Group plans to invest in Vast Solar with an eye to using the renewable-energy technology to produce SAF.
Airports & Networks

FAA Provides $300M For Sustainability-Related Projects

By Graham Warwick Sep 26, 2023
The FAA has announced almost $300 million in funding for projects to develop SAF supply chains and technologies to reduce aviation emissions.
Emerging Technologies

Turkish Airlines, Air New Zealand Weigh GTF-Related Groundings

By Helen Massy-Beresford Sep 26, 2023
Turkish Airlines expects to ground 11-12 Airbus A320neo family aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan (GTF) engines by the end of 2023.
Airlines & Lessors

AirBaltic Hires Advisors To Plan For Potential 2024 IPO

By Victoria Moores Sep 26, 2023
Latvian carrier airBaltic is pressing ahead with its plans for an initial public offering (IPO).
Airlines & Lessors

Airbus Names Scherer As Commercial Aircraft CEO

By Jens Flottau Sep 26, 2023
Airbus is carving out its commercial aircraft business as a separate entity and has named sales chief Christian Scherer as the new unit’s CEO.
Aircraft & Propulsion

VoltAero On Track For Cassio 330 First Flight By Year-End

By Ben Goldstein Sep 26, 2023
VoltAero's Cassio 330 features a 330 kW electric-parallel hybrid propulsion system built around a Kawasaki piston engine, with an electric motor from Safran.
Advanced Air Mobility

MIT-Led Group Forms Zero Impact Aviation Alliance

By Christine Boynton Sep 25, 2023
An interdisciplinary group of industry and academia have formed the Zero Impact Aviation Alliance (ZIAA) to move the needle on sustainable aviation goals.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Daily Memo: MRO Shops Brace For PW1100G Overhaul Surge

By Sean Broderick Sep 25, 2023
Pratt’s latest figures have about 140 engines coming off wing by October, followed by 600 or so in the next 6-7 months.
Aircraft & Propulsion

DHL, Partners Agree To Develop German eSAF Production Site

By Graham Warwick Sep 25, 2023
HH2E plans to establish four gigawatts of green hydrogen production capacity in Germany by 2030 and has already announced plans for two facilities.
Emerging Technologies

United Moves Quickly To Secure New Service For Tokyo Haneda

By Lori Ranson Sep 25, 2023
The airline told the U.S. DOT in a Sept. 25 filing it could launch the service as early as Dec. 1 if it receives the final award for the flights.
Airlines & Lessors

Air France-KLM To Order 50 Airbus A350 Family Aircraft

By Helen Massy-Beresford Sep 25, 2023
Air France-KLM announced it will place an order for 50 Airbus A350 family aircraft to be delivered starting in 2026, with purchase rights for 40 more.
Airlines & Lessors

Niger Closes Airspace To French Aircraft

By Helen Massy-Beresford Sep 25, 2023
Niger’s airspace had previously been closed for a month following the military coup that took place in the West African country.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

European Parliament Calls For New Carry-On Baggage Rules

By Victoria Moores Sep 25, 2023
European airlines could face new hand-luggage regulations, affecting the size of bags allowed on board and the ancillary fees that can be charged.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Air Canada Opts Out Of Boeing 777 Freighters With New 787 Order

By Lori Ranson Sep 25, 2023
While Canada’s largest airline ordered two 777Fs in August 2022 as it expanded its cargo business during and after the pandemic, the cargo market has cooled.
Airlines & Lessors

Air France-KLM: SAF Partnerships Will Help Boost Production

By Helen Massy-Beresford Sep 25, 2023
Air France-KLM sees partnerships with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producers helping boost production of the still-scarce fuels.
Airlines & Lessors