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Airbus’s Faury Pushes for Coordinated Sustainability Efforts

While Airbus pursues a hydrogen-powered airplane design, creating the conditions for its application must take priority.

Aerion Targeting Mach 4 and 7,000-nm for 50-passenger AS3

Aerion said its second supersonic aircraft, the 50-passenger Mach 4 AS3 airliner, will benefit from its partnership with NASA Langley.

Southwest Airlines Orders 100 Boeing 737 Max 7s

The latest batch of Boeing narrowbodies on order from Southwest calls for first deliveries in 2022.

Russian Engines Remain Key Issue for Ilyushin Il-114-300

Common Klimov engines in the Il-114 and Il-112 airlifter continue to present concerns.

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Rolls-Royce Starts Work on First UltraFan Engine

Planning to complete its UltraFan demonstrator by year-end, Rolls begins to build the engine’s first example in Derby, UK.

3D Printing Delivers Big Cost Savings for Components Maker

Senior Aerospace has invested in the latest Stratasys 3D printers to make parts such as air ducts more cheaply and quickly, and at half the weight.

Finnair Plans To Electrify Fleet with Heart ES-19 Aircraft

A dozen airlines have now signed letters of interest covering potential orders for more than 300 of Heart Aerospace's all-electric 19-seat aircraft.

EASA Issues Guidance on Crew Vaccine Waiting Periods

EASA recommended 48-hour waiting periods after aircrew vaccinations and encouraged national authorities to refrain from setting different intervals.

2020 Accident Rate Raises Questions about Covid’s Safety Effect

The number of airline accidents fell in 2020, but last year’s 1.17 per million flight rate of frequency exceeded the five-year average by 0.33 points.

Ryanair CEO Expects FAA Certification of 737 Max 200 This Week

Europe’s largest LCC expects to take delivery of its first high-seat density Max 8 in April and operate just 16 of them across its network this summer.

Aviation’s Hydrogen Targets Tied to a Renewables ‘Ecosystem’

The industry needs a ready supply of relatively cheap hydrogen and a developed distribution infrastructure to meet its goals for 2035.

Sweden Set To Introduce Emissions-based Charges for Flights

The Swedish government will introduce takeoff and landing charges to encourage airlines to use more fuel-efficient aircraft with lower emissions.

New SAF from Food Waste Promises Net-Zero Emissions

Researchers in the U.S. have developed a process to make SAF from discarded food and sewage.

EasyJet CEO Questions Short-haul SAF Benefits

The chief executive of European LCC EasyJet sees hydrogen and electric propulsion as the best solution for short-haul flights.

U.S. Aviation Companies Can Get Help To Survive the Covid Pandemic

U.S. Aviation Companies Can Get Help To Survive the Covid Pandemic

Aerospace Partners To Test 100 Percent SAF in a Widebody

Airbus, DLR, Rolls-Royce, and Neste have launched a study into the benefits of flying a widebody airliner on 100 percent SAF.

Outgoing IATA DG Laments Covid-induced ‘Fragmentation’

IATA director general Alexandre de Juniac called for better coordination between governments in ensuring freedom of movement.

ATR Deliveries Topple to 10 Aircraft in 2020

Along with a paltry delivery total, ATR ended last year with net orders for three airplanes.

How New Covid Travel Passes Make Trips Easier For Airline Passengers

How New Covid Travel Passes Make Trips Easier For Airline Passengers

UK NATS Records Day with No Westbound Transatlantic Tracks

Air traffic control providers eschewed the organized track structure on March 9.

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