Qatar Aircraft Catering Company (QACC), the aircraft catering subsidiary of Qatar Airways Group, has achieved its one-year environmental sustainability target by recycling more than one million kilograms of plastic waste, and donating more than 100,000 pieces of goods and surplus food supplies to people in need across the globe. QACC has reduced its annual waste […]
Digitization of paper AWBs as of summer flight schedule continues to drive digital transformation of air cargo industry In 2020, IATA announced an industry goal to achieve 100% eAWB by the end of 2022, meaning that all shipments will be carried only with electronic air waybills (eAWB). To meet this goal and continue to lead […]
Airbus, Rolls-Royce, Safran and Singapore Airlines have signed the Global SAF Declaration at the Singapore Airshow, committing to promote the acceleration of the development, production, and consumption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The aviation industry plays a part in achieving the Paris Agreement targets, with SAF being one of the key decarbonisation levers in the […]
Norwegian has entered into a collaboration agreement with Neste, the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). Norwegian’s corporate customers can now reduce their CO2 emissions from business travel by up to 80 per cent through sustainable aviation fuel. The agreement is an important step in accelerating a voluntary market for such fuels. Sustainable […]
Bamboo Airways inks Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on CFM56-5B engines maintenance worth $60 million with SR Technics – the world’s leading MRO provider (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul). The signing ceremony is held within the framework of Singapore Airshow, under the witness of high-ranking dignitaries and business representatives of two countries. This movement will create opportunities […]
Southwest Airlines Co. is excited to announce it has joined the Vision 2045 campaign, a collaboration among multiple organizations and companies to share films and resources that aim to inspire businesses and people to take action toward a more sustainable future. “Southwest® is honored to be part of the Vision 2045 campaign showcasing how […]
Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Western Global Airlines today announced a firm order for two 777 Freighters, the first new-production freighters for the all-Boeing cargo operator based in Estero, Fla. The order was finalized in January 2022 and is currently listed as unidentified in Boeing’s order backlog. The agreement also includes an additional purchase option. “Western […]
New aircraft are more fuel efficient, quieter and more cost effective| • Until spring 2023 four A320neos will replace older A320s • New cabin concept enhances travel comfort on short and medium haul routes • Austrian Airlines COO Francesco Sciortino: “Latest technology enables up to 20 per cent less fuel consumption and reduces noise”. Austrian […]
Etihad Airways’ has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) for seven A350F freighters to add to its existing fleet of five A350-1000 passenger versions. The announcement was made at the Singapore Airshow 2022. Etihad has also selected Airbus’s Flight Hour Services (FHS) to support its entire A350 fleet. “Etihad is delighted to extend our relationship […]
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has finalised a purchase agreement with Airbus for seven A350F freighter aircraft. The order was signed at the Singapore Airshow by SIA CEO Goh Choong Phong, and Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of International Christian Scherer. The order firms up the carrier’s commitment to the new generation freighter announced by the […]
