Visual approaches may look easy, but formal guidance is a significant safety enhancement. Honeywell has developed FGV approaches at about a dozen airports and is working on more, to provide a safer path—either hand-flown or on autopilot—to runway ends that offer some additional challenge and risk to business jet pilots. The resulting paths use radius-to-fix […]
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. proudly announces that the award-winning Gulfstream G650 and G650ER have collectively surpassed 1 million flight hours. With more than 560 aircraft in service globally, this milestone reinforces the G650 series’ reputation as iconic business jets in the aviation industry. Launched in 2012 and 2014 respectively, the G650 and G650ER have consistently set […]
GULFSTREAM G650 AND G650ER SURPASS 1 MILLION FLIGHT HOURSRead More »
Airline passengers may soon experience enhanced consumer protections following the U.S. Senate’s approval of a sweeping Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorisation bill. Announced last week, the five-year, $105 billion bill aims to bolster aviation safety and improve passenger experiences. Senator Chuck Schumer lauded the Senate’s decision, describing the bill as a “win-win-win” for safety, passengers, […]
U.S. SENATE APPROVES COMPREHENSIVE AVIATION SAFETY AND CONSUMER PROTECTION BILLRead More »
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (“CALC” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; SEHK stock code: 01848), a full value chain aircraft solutions provider for the global aviation industry, is pleased to announce that the Group has successfully completed the delivery of the first of three Airbus A320CEO aircraft to South African Airways […]
CALC-SAA PARTNERSHIP: A NEW CHAPTER IN AFRICAN AVIATIONRead More »
President Joe Biden’s administration issued long-awaited guidance on the production of green jet fuel, paving the way for U.S. corn ethanol producers to profit from the new market. The Treasury Department on April 30 released guidance on the tax credit available for producers of sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF. U.S. biofuel producers have lobbied […]
The Emirates Group has once again shattered expectations, revealing its 2023-24 Annual Report with figures, setting new records in profit, revenue, and cash balance. Both Emirates and dnata, subsidiaries of the Emirates Group, witnessed substantial increases in profit and revenue, reflecting the Group’s global expansion efforts to meet soaring customer demand for its premium services […]
EMIRATES GROUP CELEBRATES RECORD-BREAKING PROFIT IN 2023-24Read More »
Geneva Airport (GVA) is set to welcome sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) this month, aligning with the sustainability focus of the annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2024), scheduled for May 28-30. SAF presents a game-changing opportunity, potentially slashing lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions from aviation by up to 80% compared to traditional fuels. Jet Aviation, […]
SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL TAKES FLIGHT AT EBACE 2024 IN GENEVARead More »
Air India, once a paragon of service excellence and a model for other carriers, has spent decades in a downward spiral, grappling with financial losses and a tarnished reputation. However, under new ownership and leadership, the airline is embarking on a bold journey to reclaim its former glory. When the Tata Group, a prominent conglomerate, […]
AFTER DECADES OF DECLINE, AIR INDIA BETS BILLIONS ON A COMEBACKRead More »
In a landmark achievement, Virgin Atlantic has unveiled the findings from its groundbreaking Flight100, the world’s inaugural commercial transatlantic flight powered solely by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Taking off from London Heathrow and touching down at New York JFK in November 2023, Flight100 marked a significant stride towards sustainable air travel. Operated by a Boeing […]
The United Kingdom’s ambitious plan to implement a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) mandate for the aviation sector is encountering hurdles in production feasibility. The mandate, unveiled recently, sets annual targets for jet fuel suppliers, starting at 2% in 2025 and progressively increasing to 22% by 2040. However, concerns are emerging regarding the availability of sufficient […]
UK’S SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL (SAF) MANDATE FACES PRODUCTION HURDLESRead More »
