Monthly Archives: October 2021

DB Schenker, Lufthansa Cargo and Nokia join forces on CO2-neutral air freight

Extended weekly cargo flight rotations between Frankfurt and Shanghai • 14,175 tons less greenhouse gases in the winter flight schedule by using sustainable aviation fuel • On the eve of COP26, Nokia joins the ambitious project and commits to more climate friendly air freight Towards a greener future: DB Schenker and Lufthansa Cargo will extend […]

Cargolux launches SAF program

Cargolux is pleased to announce the launch of its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) program. The introduction of SAF in the airline’s services takes Cargolux’s sustainability engagement one step further, cementing the company’s commitment to decarbonizing its operations. This new milestone is an additional step in the company’s endeavor to reduce CO2 emissions and lays the […]

Alaska Air Group Collaborating with ZeroAvia to Develop Hydrogen Powertrain for 76-Seat Zero-Emission Aircraft

ZeroAvia is gaining altitude as the leader in zero-emission passenger aircraft as it announces a development collaboration with Alaska Air Group, the parent company of Alaska Airlines, for a hydrogen-electric powertrain capable of flying 76-seat regional aircraft in excess of 500 NM. Alaska is also joining the list of top investors for the company, alongside a fellow Seattle-based Amazon Climate Pledge […]

Pegasus Airlines commits to achieve “Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050”

Pegasus joins the world’s leading airlines in the resolution to achieve “Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050” approved at The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) 77th Annual General Meeting.  Managing its operations and activities under a “sustainable environment” approach, Pegasus Airlines has joined the world’s leading airlines in the resolution to achieve “Net Zero Carbon […]

Air Canada Offers Industry’s Most Comprehensive Travel Testing Options in Partnership with Switch Health, Including Self-Administered Tests

Portable COVID-19 molecular & antigen test kits that can be used around the world. New self-test kit, whose results meet requirements to enter Canada, enables customers to avoid using a travel testing clinic abroad. Aeroplan Members get preferred pricing and earn points on all Switch Health testing products. A video demonstrating how the RT-LAMP tests […]

Korean Air partners with Boeing to enhance military helicopter maintenance capabilities

Korean Air has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Boeing regarding a technical cooperation to enhance maintenance capabilities for the Republic of Korea military’s vertical lift aircraft.  Through the agreement, Korean Air and Boeing will cooperate in the maintenance, repair & overhaul (MRO) business with the main goal of upgrading domestic maintenance capabilities of […]

Avolon & Japan Airlines Partner to Create eVTOL Ride Sharing Business in Japan

–      Japan Airlines selects Vertical Aerospace’s VA-X4 from Avolon’s orderbook –      Entry into service planned for Osaka Kansai EXPO in 2025   Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, and Japan Airlines (‘JAL’), announce a partnership to commercialize zero-emissions eVTOL aircraft in Japan.   Avolon, through its investment and innovation affiliate Avolon-e, has formed a strategic […]

Groundforce Portugal signs contract with new airlines

Groundforce Portugal recently signed new ground handling contracts with six airlines and renewed the contract with 10 clients. The company has thus increased its customers base with the arrival of Lot Polish (Poland), JetPak BVBA (Belgium), Tarom (Romania), Air Seven (Denmark), Swiss (Switzerland), and Ukraine International, with the last two now flying to Madeira. In […]

The last MD-11F leaves Lufthansa Cargo

Era of tri-jets within Lufthansa Group comes to an end – On October 17, Lufthansa Cargo’s last MD-11F landed in Frankfurt. On Sunday (October 17, 2021), a Lufthansa Cargo MD-11 landed at Frankfurt Airport for the last time. Flight LH8161 from New York (JFK) touched down ahead of schedule at 12:03 p.m. local time on […]