White House gives Flexport shoutout for sustainable aviation fuel

A California logistics provider was highlighted by President Biden for its sustainable aviation fuel program even though its no different than programs in place with other logistics operators and airlines. (www.freightwaves.com) More...

Ryanair flight to Brussels South Charleroi leaves 20 passengers behind at Carcassonne

Carcassonne: the Ryanair plane leaves on time, without about twenty passengers (mindaq.com) More...

Qantas' Airbus A220 Livery Features a Story Through Aboriginal Art

Qantas has revealed its inaugural Airbus A220 aircraft, featuring a captivating Aboriginal-inspired livery. Set to join QantasLink, its regional subsidiary, the aircraft was showcased at an Airbus facility ahead of its anticipated arrival in Australia. This aircraft showcases the Aboriginal artwork of senior Pitjantjatjara artist Maringka Baker, narrating the 'dreaming story of two sisters who traverse remote Australia together, covering vast distances to find their way home,' as… (aeroxplorer.com) More...

First long-haul flight fully powered by sustainable aviation fuel takes off

LONDON — The first trans-Atlantic flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel departed London for New York on Tuesday as the industry seeks to prove the viability of greener air travel. Virgin Atlantic’s Boeing 787 is burning a blend of 88% waste fats supplied by AirBP, and 12% synthetic aromatic kerosene made from plant sugars. Test flight VIR100, which is not carrying paying passengers, departed London’s Heathrow Airport for New York JFK at 11:49 a.m. U.K. time (6:49 a.m. ET), according to… (www.cnbc.com) More...

How Do Airlines Determine Where to Fly?

Have you ever wondered why certain route combinations exist, but others don’t? Well, the process may be more complicated than you might think. Airlines go through a complex process to determine the best routes to fly, typically using a formulaic combination of existing competition, demand, and profit potential. In this article, we break it down. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

How Do Airlines Decide Which Aircraft to Use on a Route?

It may seem like a simple answer—easy: airlines fly their biggest planes on the routes with the most demand. In some ways, this is true—no doubt airlines would deploy a 737 over a CRJ900 for a route like New York (JFK) to Denver (DEN), given the demand on the route. Demand isn't everything, however. Aircraft range plays a major role as well. Other niche factors play large roles, too, and in this article, we'll explore how airlines decide which aircraft to use on certain routes. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

L3Harris to sell its commercial aviation solutions business for $800 mln

Nov 27 (Reuters) - L3Harris Technologies (LHX.N) is selling its commercial aviation solutions business to private equity firm TJC L.P. for $800 million, the defense company said on Monday. The deal includes a $700 million cash purchase price and a $100 million earnout based on the achievement of certain financial performance targets for this year and 2024. The commercial aviation solutions business of L3Harris offers pilot training, flight data analytics, avionics and advanced air mobility… (www.reuters.com) More...

Airbus Investigates Continued Uncommanded Altitude Deviations on A350 Despite Control Unit Update

Airbus is currently probing recurring instances of uncommanded altitude changes on its A350 twinjets, even after implementing modifications following a similar issue two years ago. (www.airguide.info) More...

Southwest Airlines Passenger Climbs Onto Wing via Emergency Exit at New Orleans Airport

A startling incident unfolded at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport when a passenger on a Southwest Airlines flight opened an emergency exit door and climbed onto the plane’s wing while the aircraft was stationary at the gate. (www.airguide.info) More...

Twenty Years Since The Last Supersonic Passenger Flight, What’s Next?

The final flight of the Concorde was a bit unusual in that no new aircraft with similar or greater capabilities were ready to replace it. This final journey was an emotional moment for both the crew and the passengers, many of whom were aviation enthusiasts and celebrities, marking the end of supersonic passenger travel. Shortly after the final flight, the remaining Concordes were shuttled around the US, UK, and Europe to be displayed in museums. The era of supersonic passenger travel was over. (avgeekery.com) More...

The Evolution of Airline Status and Frequent Flyer Programs

Frequent-flyer programs have become commonplace among airlines all over the world. Enrolling in these loyalty programs has many benefits, the most obvious being earning free flights once enough points are accumulated. With that being said, let's explore how airline frequent-flyer programs have evolved. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

Airbus flies fully automated helicopter with a tablet

Airbus has successfully tested a new simplified human machine interface (HMI) along with advanced autonomous features through a project code-named Vertex (www.themanufacturer.com) More...

Airbus adds ships to move aircraft parts.

Airbus is taking the power of the wind from wing to sail as the plane builder plans to transform its chartered Atlantic-based transportation fleet, reducing annual air pollution by up to 75,000 tons by 2030. To achieve the goal, the company reported that it has commissioned France-based Louis Louis Dreyfus Armateurs to build and operate three vessels with giant, high-tech sails — modern versions of ancient shipcraft. (finance.yahoo.com) More...

Nearly Half of U.S. Airports Say They Are Short Staffed

A new report that surveyed over a 100 airport leaders sheds some light on the sluggish post-pandemic recovery. (airlinegeeks.com) More...