Air Astana Fully Restores Network Following Unrest
Air Astana says it has fully restored its network of domestic and international services after operations were disrupted by civil unrest across Kazakhstan.
New Plants Will Add SAF Production Capacity
More sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production plants are being announced in the U.S. and Middle East as energy companies respond to commitments from airlines to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Global Air Cargo Changes January-November 2021
Monthly comparison changes from January to November are revealing that 2021 has indeed been very busy for air cargo.
Daily Memo: Airbus Targets Aircraft Storage, Recycling Demand In China
To capture the emerging demand in China for aircraft storage, transition and dismantling, Airbus is joining forces with specialist Tarmac Aerosave and the city of Chengdu.
ATR Books Maldivian As New Customer
European turboprop manufacturer ATR has won a potentially significant contract with Indian Ocean carrier Maldivian, historically an operator of De Havilland Canada Dash 8.
5G Rollout Concerns Led To U.S.-Bound Flight Cancellations
Several global airlines canceled a host of flights to the U.S. to shield their aircraft from potential radio altimeter interference caused by the looming rollout of 5G C-band service across the country.
HAECO Completes First 737-800 Split Scimitar Winglet Modification
Hong Kong-based HAECO has completed its first split scimitar winglet modification for a Boeing 737-800, which is aimed to improve aerodynamics and fuel efficiency.
Icelandair Grows MAX Fleet With Two 737-8s From Lessor DAE
The additions will bring the total number of 737 MAX family aircraft in the Icelandair fleet to 14 for the summer season.
UK-India Startup Flypop Receives Second A330
Long-haul low-cost startup flypop is hoping to begin passenger operations in summer 2022, after receiving its second Airbus A330, with another two scheduled to follow over the coming months.
Business Cabin Seat Manufacturer Prepares For Production Launch
A new entrant to the business cabin seat market hopes to solve the persistent gripes of airlines over late delivery of cabin furniture.
AI Autopilot Startup Daedalean Raises $58m
Swiss startup Daedalean has closed a $58 million financing round that will provide the funds needed to bring its machine-leaning-based visual guidance, navigation and control suite to market over the next four years.
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