This week, aircraft lessors Avolon published their Q2 2023 update, including one key accomplishment in the second quarter: the publication of their World Fleet Forecast (2023-2042). Let’s take a closer look at both.
The Net Zero Tracking Methodology permits the collection of data from IATA member airlines on an annual basis. Once validated, this collective industry data from the preceding calendar year will be released annually in the fourth quarter, with the inaugural report featuring airline-contributed data slated for Q4 2024.
In an exciting move shaking up the Nordic aviation landscape, Norwegian is set to acquire fellow Norwegian airline, Widerøe. Previously a part of the SAS family, Widerøe will maintain its unique identity, with its brand, organization, and Bodø-based head office remaining intact.
A new initiative successfully managed flights across countries by predicting aircraft trajectories. The Federal Aviation Administration’s live flight demo included situations and flights between the U.S., Japan, Singapore, and Thailand. Using Trajectory Based Operations (TBO), countries shared aircraft trajectories, and air traffic experts optimized flight paths considering factors like weather…
Revolutionizing the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) landscape, Topsoe is spearheading the FrontFuel project. The venture promises the production of highly efficient SAF using CO2, water, and renewable electricity. To further this eco-friendly initiative, the Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Program (EUDP) was awarded Topsoe a grant of 26.9 million DKK…
Aircraft Interiors News from Paris Air Show: Vietjet partners with Safran Seats to install up to 24,000 advanced Z200 economy class seats across their Boeing 737 MAX fleet. This collaboration aims to enhance passenger comfort, reduce fuel costs and carbon emissions, emphasizing a commitment to sustainability.
Combined, JetBlue estimates the launch customers will reduce a combined 2,730 Metric Tons of CO2 emissions.
From 1 January 2020, British Airways began offsetting carbon emissions on all its flights within the UK, as part of the airline’s commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. British Airways operates up to 75 flights a day between London and 10 UK cities including Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Isle…
The first two Norwegian Air upcycled products will be travel kits made from crew plaid jackets and printed silk scarves.
Qantas has focused on building a more environmentally-friendly fleet by reducing weight of aircraft and interiors, including the tableware onboard. The airline shares statistics on the benefits of its green strategy in a new video released on YouTube. The new tableware line is 11% lighter across the fleet, saving 535,000…
