Updates

• August 8, 2022
  Boeing Takes New Role to Help Cut Aviation Emissions Faster

  Boeing will represent the aviation sector in a global alliance, jointly established by the US Government and World Economic Forum to accelerate clean technologies and reduce carbon emissions.

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  August 7, 2022
  Jyotiraditya M. Scindia flags off the first flight of Akasa Air from Mumbai to Ahmedabad

  Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and Minister of State for Civil Aviation General (Retd) V.K Singh today inaugurated the First Flight of Akasa Air (QP1101) from Mumbai to Ahmedabad virtually.

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  August 5, 2022
  Jalan-Kalrock Consortium Selects IBS Software to Power Passenger Service, Booking, and Loyalty Systems for Jet Airways

  The Jalan-Kalrock Consortium has selected IBS Software to power the relaunch of Jet Airways. This selection will provide a range of technology platforms to support Jet Airways' relaunch as a people-focused airline for the digital age.

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  August 4, 2022
  Hans Airways' first Airbus A330 arrives into UK
  

  Hans Airways, the UK's new long-haul airline readying to fly to India, celebrated the arrival of its first Airbus A330-200 on UK soil this week.

• August 1, 2022
  Boeing to Open Japan Research Center and Expand Sustainability Partnerships

  Boeing will strengthen its partnership with Japan by opening a new Boeing Research and Technology (BR&T) center. The facility will focus on sustainability and support a newly expanded cooperation agreement with Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).

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  July 29, 2022
  SpiceJet aircraft decked in special livery to commemorate the 44th Chess Olympiad
  

  SpiceJet, India's favourite airline, unveiled a special livery on its aircraft to mark the opening ceremony of the 44th Chess Olympiad being held in Chennai.

• July 28, 2022
  SATS newest subsidiary AAT unveils Hong Kong's first on-airport cold chain facility

  SATS Ltd. (SATS) today announced that its latest subsidiary Asia Airfreight Terminal Co. Ltd. (AAT) has unveiled its new AAT COOLPORT, which is Hong Kong's first on-airport temperature-controlled facility built to ensure cold chain integrity for perishable and pharmaceutical airfreight.

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  July 25, 2022
  States Progress towards Long Term Aspirational Goal on Aviation Emissions - IATA

  The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed progress by states towards a long-term aspirational goal (LTAG) of net-zero aviation carbon emissions by 2050 in line with the Paris Agreement's temperature objectives.

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  July 25, 2022
  Ampaire Announces RED Aircraft GmbH as Reciprocating Engine Supplier for Hybrid-Electric Eco Caravan

  Ampaire today announced a key exclusive supplier for the hybrid-electric propulsion system it is developing for its Eco Caravan aircraft, an upgrade to the current Cessna Grand Caravan.

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  July 25, 2022
  Condor Selects GTF Engines to Power 41 A320neo Family Aircraft

  Pratt & Whitney announced today that Condor Flugdienst GmbH ("Condor") has selected Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines to power a mix of 41 leased and purchased Airbus A320neo family aircraft.

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  July 22, 2022
  Ampaire Flies Longest Hybrid-Electric Mission Ever

  The Ampaire hybrid-electric EEL demonstrator aircraft today completed a 1,880 statute mile mission from Los Angeles to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, where it will be on display at EAA AirVenture's most prominent location—Boeing Plaza.

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  July 20, 2022
  Ampaire Announces Firm Order for Hybrid-Electric Eco Caravan

  Electric aviation pioneer Ampaire has secured a firm order backed by deposits for five of its low-emission, nine-seat Eco Caravan aircraft, plus an option for an additional 20.

• July 19, 2022
  SpiceJet announces 26 new domestic flights

  SpiceJet, India's favourite airline, today announced the launch of 26 new domestic flights. The airline will connect Nashik with Hyderabad and Delhi with Khajuraho under the UDAN Scheme with new and additional flights respectively starting 22nd July, 2022.

• July 18, 2022
  Boeing and GAMECO Sign First Comprehensive Materials Management Agreement in China

  Boeing and Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Co., Ltd. (GAMECO) signed a 5-year Integrated Materials Management (IMM) program contract.

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  July 7, 2022
  flynas and CFM Finalize RPFH Agreement for LEAP-1A Engines

  Akasa Air, India's newest airline, received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India.

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  July 7, 2022
  ST Engineering to Lease Four Airbus A320/A321P2F Aircraft to Raya Airways

  ST Engineering today announced that its aviation asset management business will lease four Airbus narrowbody Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) aircraft consisting of two (2) A320P2F and two (2) A321P2F to a regional operator, Raya Airways Sdn Bhd ("Raya Airways").

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  July 5, 2022
  CFM signs agreement with Air France-KLM to power the airline Group's new fleet of A320neo family aircraft using LEAP-1A engines
  

  Agreement includes 200 LEAP-1A engines

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  July 4, 2022
  Tata Group takes a major step in transforming Air India by selecting Amadeus to power its passenger service platform

  Tata Group has taken a major step towards transforming Air India's customer experience and operational effectiveness by deploying best-in-class technology solutions from Amadeus as part of the carrier's revitalisation.

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  July 4, 2022
  Akasa Air unveils its airline crew uniform

  Design inspiration rooted in the company's core beliefs of employee-centricity and sustainability

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  June 30, 2022
  Pratt & Whitney and Embraer Complete 100% SAF Flight Testing of GTF-powered E195-E2 Aircraft

  Pratt & Whitney and Embraer have successfully tested a GTF-powered E195-E2 aircraft on 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

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  June 29, 2022
  Two milestones for the D328eco program - Deutsche Aircraft, umlaut and HEGGEMANN AG have jointly created a digital twin and a physical prototype of the wing spar box

  Deutsche Aircraft has reached another milestone in the production process of the D328eco.

• June 29, 2022
  Boeing Releases 2022 Sustainability Report, Maps Sustainable Aerospace Progress

  Boeing today released its annual Sustainability Report, which further defines the company's sustainability goals and includes key metrics to measure progress of core enterprise priorities.