Oil firms and OEMs must drive sustainable-fuel solutions: Qatar Airways chief
The aviation industry will only meet its net-zero CO2 targets if the OEMs and oil companies join airlines in a collective effort to overcome the related challenges, according to Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker.
Covid-19 forces airlines to tighten planning timeframes
A panel of senior airline executives contend that their carriers are nimbler after over 12 months mired in the coronavirus pandemic, largely due to ever changing government requirements.
UK F-35s make first combat strikes from HMS Queen Elizabeth
The UK has for the first time demonstrated its restored Carrier Strike capability, with Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightnings operating from the 65,000t vessel HMS Queen Elizabeth striking targets in the Middle East on 18 June.
Israel uses airborne laser to shoot down UAVs
The Israeli Ministry of Defense (MoD) has demonstrated the use of an airborne laser to shoot down unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).
Airline Business Index shows industry below two-thirds of pre-Covid size
The latest quarterly Airline Business Index shows the global airline industry is still below two-thirds of its pre-pandemic size, at a score of 60 (2019 = 100), with only a small uptick in the data over the three months to 31 March 2021.
USAF demos converting commercial-grade jet fuel into military fuel for ‘Agile’ operations
The ability to refuel at commercial airports would allow US military aircraft to operate or transit from more locations.
Emirates full-year freight revenues surge despite fall in cargo volumes
Surging demand for essential freight capacity meant Emirates’ cargo revenues rose by more than 50% over the last financial year.
Boeing, Turkish Technic extend parts package agreement
Istanbul-based Turkish Technic will grow its components inventory, following the renewal of its tailored parts package agreement with Boeing for another three years.
Airline coronavirus recovery tracker: June 2021 update
Our regular examination of the latest global data for several key airline market indicators, including international and domestic travel restrictions, traffic and capacity in passenger and cargo markets, in-service and stored fleets, jet fuel costs, and share price trends for the world’s largest groups.
Emirates limits airline impairments to specific jets nearing retirement
Emirates recorded an impairment of Dhs500 million ($136 million) in its full-year 2020-21 figures specifically relating to certain aircraft which it does not expect to return to service before they reach end-of-life or their leases expire.