The pandemic has buffeted private aviation more lightly than its commercial cousin – some areas have done surprisingly well. But Covid-19 continues to have an impact, with activity and sales down. When the world started shutting down in March 2020...
IAG has pledged to power 10% of its flights with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2030, a goal that it says will allow it to cut its annual CO2 emissions by two million tonnes. IAG has pledged to power 10% of its...
In judging how airlines will emerge from the crisis, the calculation is not as straightforward as some would have it, writes CTAIRA analyst Chris Tarry Among the very many slogans, exhortations and statements that we have encountered regularly over the...
Civil helicopter operators are being advised to reduce airspeed if they are unable to avoid flying at low altitude, as a defensive measure against the risk of serious birdstrike. Rotorcraft manufacturers should incorporate a dedicated caution in flight manuals warning...
The outlook for the Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble arrangement remains in doubt, after Singapore authorities said that no date has been fixed for its relaunch. The outlook for the long-awaited Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble arrangement remains uncertain, after Singapore authorities...
Germany’s Lilium expects in the near future to resume flight tests of its five-seat Lilium Jet demonstrator, even as it works towards the arrival of a larger seven-seat prototype in 2022. Germany’s Lilium expects in the near future to resume...
Malaysia hopes to venture into the development of unmanned aerial vehicles and autonomous aircraft in the future, as it remains optimistic of an aerospace industry rebound as early as next year. Malaysia hopes to venture into the development of unmanned...
The Indian navy’s first Sikorsky MH-60R anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopter has conducted its maiden flight from Lockheed Martin’s Owego site in New York. The Indian navy’s first Sikorsky MH-60R anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopter has conducted its maiden flight from Lockheed Martin’s Owego site in New York. The...
Aircraft parts distributor Topcast Aviation Supplies has signed a five-year agreement with Honeywell Aerospace for Boeing 737NG parts distribution in Mainland China. Aircraft parts distributor Topcast Aviation Supplies has signed a five-year agreement with Honeywell Aerospace for Boeing 737NG parts distribution...
India low-cost carrier IndiGo plans to induct four Airbus A321P2Fs as it seeks to beef up its cargo fleet. India low-cost carrier IndiGo plans to induct four Airbus A321P2Fs as it seeks to beef up its cargo fleet. The airline...