Airline Technology News
Cirium launches the first Airline Routes tool based on satellite-based flight tracking
In an industry first, the Airline Routes tool analyses an airline’s routes using satellite-based flight tracking data to identify actual flights flown by aircraft type .Businesses can identify aircraft demand and where airlines are growing/reducing their network to factor development opportunities/risks into decision making
Frontier Airlines Introduces First A321neo with GTF Engines
Pratt & Whitney and Frontier Airlines today welcomed the arrival of the carrier’s first Airbus A321neo aircraft, outfitted with Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines
Surf Air Mobility to develop electric commercial aircraft
Surf Air Mobility has entered into contracts with magniX and AeroTEC to develop hybrid and fully-electric aircraft, designed to reduce operating costs and emissions and improve the affordability of regional air mobility.
Inmarsat to provide free global airline tracking service
In advance of the conference on aircraft tracking being hosted by the International Civil Aviation Organisation in Montreal today, Inmarsat has confirmed it has proposed to ICAO a free global airline tracking service over the Inmarsat network, as part of the anticipated adoption of further aviation safety service measures by the world’s airlines following the loss of flight MH370.
Aviation Week expands events business in Europe
Aviation Week will present the 14th annual MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) Europe Conference and Exhibition and MRO Military Europe on September 26-29 at the IFEMA in Madrid—two of the leading MRO events in the world.
Fly.com records record visitor numbers
Flight comparison engine Fly.com saw a record five million flight searches in July, an increase of 46 per cent from the same period last year. The news comes as the site unveils a new look and feel, intended to simplify the flight comparison experience.
BBA Aviation appoints Best as President, Asia Pacific
BBA Aviation has announced the appointment of David Best as president, Asia Pacific. In this new role, Best will be responsible for the strategic development of the aviation support and aftermarket services provider and its businesses in Asia Pacific.
KLM plans to operate flights powered by recycled cooking oil
Dutch flag carrier KLM has unveiled plans to use recycled cooking oil on 200 flights between Paris and Amsterdam. The planes will use biokerosene, a fuel derived from used frying oil, which has to be tested to meet the same technical specifications as traditional kerosene.
Paris Air Show: “Hypersonic” jet to travel from Paris to New York in 90 minutes
EADS, the parent company of Airbus, is to unveil plans for a “hypersonic” plane that can fly twice the speed of Concorde on biofuel made from seaweed. The 3,125 mph jet will transport up to 100 passengers at more than four times the speed of sound, and fly from Paris to New York in under 90 minutes. Tests could start by 2020.
Boeing delays Dreamliner launch till 2011
Boeing has announced that the long-anticipated arrival of its “lean and green” Dreamliner is being pushed back until next year due to further mechanical complications.
Tiger Airways leads the way with revolutionary new check-in options
As part of its commitment to further reduce fares and provide opportunities for even more people to fly, Tiger Airways, Australia’s low fare airline, is introducing new check-in options this week (from 01 July 2010)
Air New Zealand to offer flat beds in economy
Air New Zealand is to offer flat beds in economy on its new fleet of Boeing 777-300 ER this November. The “Skycouch”, which is aimed at couples and young families, features three standard seats that can be changed into a single, flat space.