There are usually good reasons for design weirdness, but they are usually hard to see through the unexpected angles and appendages. The odd approaches to configuration that you’ll see here don’t usually reflect the designer’s aesthetic sensibilities but, rather, the design performance or mission goals that wound up driving the design decisions. These decisions, like the ...
The association said there had been a jump in ticket sales in recent weeks, with an 11-percentage point increase in international tickets sold between January 25 and February 8, compared to the same period in 2019. IATA said that this represented the fastest increase in sales for any two-week period since the start of the Covid-19 crisis. The association said that a su...
In fact, the last scheduled operator of the type was Alrosa Airlines, who flew their final flights in 2019 before sending the aircraft straight into preservation. Only Air Koryo in North Korea still has passenger-configured examples still in service. But these tend to only operate occasionally, or on special charters. The only operator of the type left in Russia, as fa...
Despite severe restrictions on global air travel during the pandemic, it is forecasted that international aviation will increase in the next few decades. As such, it is imperative we rebuild the aviation industry in a sustainable, greener way. The UK was the first major economy to commit to deliver net zero aviation by 2050 – and later establishing the Jet Zero Council ...
“We are excited to have progressed to the next step of our UAM journey in Singapore … by presenting a roadmap that sets out further details on the business and operation plans leading up to our commercial launch in the next two years,” said Christian Bauer, chief commercial officer at Volocopter. The eVTOL developer previously stated its commitment to launch UAM in Sing...
INDIANAPOLIS, February 16, 2022 (Newswire.com) – Aerodine Composites is a premier manufacturer and leading performance designer of advanced composites across multiple market segments, such as Motorsports, Aerospace, Military/Defense, Industrial, and Healthcare. Over the past 30+ years, Aerodine’s commitment to manufacturing has been on constant display across 300+ clien...
Premium Economy wars As well as seeing new premium economy products such as Finnair’s and Swiss’ new seats which will enter the market imminently – not forgetting the official launch of Emirates’ Premium Economy – we expect to see an upgrade in amenities and services to this most profitable of cabin classes. Thanks to the increase in premium leisure traffic, passengers ...
Boarding this aircraft gave a first look at the results of Finnair’s €200 million (US$229m) project to update its long-haul cabins, with the new designs due to be rolled out across the airline’s entire fleet of A330s and A350s over the next two years. The first routes for the new interiors will be announced on 1 March, 2022, likely beginning with Japan. We have some gre...
The programme – named Priority Pass Access India – enables brands to reward their customers with access to Priority Pass’s extensive airport lounge network in India, as well as the largest lounge network globally, through one single provider. The initiative is an extension of Priority Pass, which provides frequent travellers access to over 1,300 lounges and airport expe...
The patent-pending, self-contained standalone device attaches to new or existing passenger seats, allowing the passenger to change the angle of the seat bottom to allow full extension of the legs without having to leave the seat. “Increased comfort and blood circulation in the lower extremities is achieved. It can be used temporarily or for extended periods as needed,” ...
According to a press release by Infraero, the deal which was signed on February 11, 2022 will make the two airports the first in the country to have 100 percent biometric boarding for both passengers and crew when the system reaches operation by July. The agreement for full deployment of the system comes after several months of trials which saw the participation of over...
“With any outdoor application, including UAVs, the ability to filter polarized light can be incredibly important,” Teledyne FLIR’s Riana Sartori told Commercial UAV News. “Filtering polarized light gives the ability to remove reflections on hard surfaces such as glass or water as well as reflections in the sky. This is beneficial for aerial photography where these types ...
Joby announced yesterday that it is partnering with Japanese airline All Nippon Airways (ANA) to bring its air taxis to Japan. The company is also working with automaker Toyota, which is Joby’s largest outside investor with nearly $400 million invested to date, to integrate the air taxi service with ground transportation. All three partners are members of Japan’s Public...
Counter-drone technology has become an essential asset for airport security. Anti-drone solutions specialist Dedrone predicts the upcoming drone landscape this year and how this will impact airports and airlines globally. Shortly after 9 pm on 19 December 2018, a Gatwick Airport security officer reported seeing two drones in the vicinity of the airport’s perimeter fence...
“We are delighted to work with EFW towards our goal of becoming the largest operator of A321 cargo freighters, as we are convinced that this type of aircraft will become the top choice for customers globally,” said Zygimantas Surintas, SmartLynx Airlines CEO. “There are many advantages to the A321 aircraft, especially in the freighter field, as it is the most fuel-effici...
Utilising the company’s Integrated Assembly Line (IAL), F-35 centre fuselages are delivered across three unique aircraft variants. The IAL is a world-class production facility using the latest in automation and robotics to deliver on large aircraft production efforts at scale. Northrop Grumman is a principal member of the Lockheed Martin-led industry team, which is man...
“There are communities that are very far from the cities,” Jaime Vera, Marketing Specialist for UAV LATAM/UAV Peru, explained to Commercial UAV News. “To reach them, you need to walk or go by mule for several days.” Traveling through steep and rugged mountain ranges on rough and narrow roads slows the movement of medical supplies and other necessities—and puts delivery p...
The reports – believed to be an industry first - share facts, based on real flown data to enable companies to the measure the carbon emissions offset when flying with easyJet and to help them set objectives for future travel. The reports will also help businesses to identify cost savings made as easyJet offsets the carbon emissions from the fuel used for all its flights,...
The Singapore Roadmap proposes an initial network of four to six vertiports to support tourist flights over locations such as Marina Bay and Sentosa. Subsequent air taxi services using the German company’s all-electric two-seater VoloCity eVTOL aircraft, and the four-passenger VoloConnect model, would provide flights to Changi Airport and cross-border trips to Malaysia a...
The eVTOL developer began conformity testing with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) this week, marking the start of the implementation phase for Joby’s type certification process. The company announced yesterday that it has finished the first in a series of tests that are monitored by an on-site FAA designated engineering representative (DER) at the Toray A...
As part of a $228-million overhaul of its long-haul customer experience, Finnair has unveiled a new business-class cabin that will be rolled out across its fleet of Airbus A350 and A330 aircraft. The carrier is the launch customer for Collins Aerospace’s AirLounge seats, which are based on a concept created by London-based design house PriestmanGoode. They have been cu...
In a call with analysts, Bombardier president and CEO Eric Martel called 2021 a year of “planning, execution, and prudence” as the company moved forward as a pure-play business jet manufacturer. He also expressed encouragement that the company succeeded in all of its goals: turning the Global 7500 into a revenue “accelerator,” expanding its aftermarket presence with $1.2...
The most beautiful piece of furniture at the National Business Aviation Association’s recent Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition show was an executive desk (above)—referred to as a “monument” in airplane parlance—from Bomhoff Limited in Tucson, Arizona. Built on a subtly curved composite frame, it had a quarter-sawn American-walnut veneer with five coats of proprie...
Children flying solo with Emirates now have a new space where they can wait for their next flight. The newly upgraded Unaccompanied Minors Lounge opened at Dubai International Airport's Terminal 3 on Friday. Located in Concourse B, next to the Emirates First Class Lounge, the supervised facility is open 24 hours, seven days a week, so children can use it no matter what...
Using the biometric solution, passengers can pass through Korean Air’s domestic boarding gates by scanning their palm and will not need to present an actual boarding pass. The palm vein scan will enable the airline to immediately check the passenger’s identification and boarding pass information without checking a paper or mobile boarding pass. The palm scanning device ...
About 1,000 SAS pilots walked off the job on Monday in a move that SAS said demonstrates “reckless behavior” on the part of the pilots’ unions, just as airlines across Europe struggle with schedule disruptions during the busy summer travel season. SAS said the strike led to cancellations throughout the flight schedule and affected thousands of travelers. Carrying a cash...
Projected to cost £35 million ($47 million), the expansion project will almost double the available hangar space, adding to the 220,000-sq-ft, temperature-controlled buildings already in use. Farnborough Airport CEO Simon Geere said this project represents the long-term commitment of owners Macquarie Funds to the site. Local officials granted planning permission for the...
The new, clean-sheet design has allowed for the incorporation of the latest state-of-the-art assembly and fabrication processes and techniques into the manufacturing of the aircraft. The Cessna SkyCourier is designed and produced by Textron Aviation. “Today is a rewarding day for our employees who have worked to design and build what I believe will become a legendary a...
The shop is open 24/7 and offers a broad range of products, meaning it can cater to Schiphol Plaza’s diverse customer base. Visitors can find all kinds of items, from food and drink to beauty products, and from electronics to last-minute necessities. Customers can select their choice and pay contactless at the vending machines. “ Schiphol closely follows technological d...
Following a successful trial in January, the in-seat ordering functionality is set to be operational across the carrier’s fleet of three Boeing 737-800 aircraft by the end of the month and complements Corendon Dutch Airlines’ continuing trolley service. It was developed together with the airline’s long-term partner, AirFi, to enhance the passenger experience, reduce wast...
The market growth can be attributed to an increase in the volume of air passengers across the globe. According to its findings, the Real-Time Locating System (RTLS) segment in the airport security market will witness growth during the forecast timeline, which is credited to the rising focus on improving passenger flow across the site. To improve operational efficiency,...
They will replace the four BAe 146 currently used by the No. 32 Squadron of the Royal Air Force for the short-haul transport of VIPs, including the British Royal Family. “The new planes will be more sustainable thanks to their smaller engines, leading to a reduction in fuel burn and emissions,” DE&S explained. “They will also be able to fly further, providing the UK g...
The UK Capability in Zero-Carbon Aircraft Technologies document summarizes what the organization views as key business opportunities in areas such as wings, aerodynamic structures, fuel systems, and turbine engines, and includes outline plans for a possible 75-seat hydrogen-powered airliner. The report challenges UK companies to “demonstrate new systems on disruptive te...
Eve has already formed relationships with dozens of companies and other entities in the urban air mobility (UAM) space, including fleet operators, ride-sharing partners, vertiport developers, and tech firms. Eve has also secured conditional orders from 17 customers so far — for 1,735 vehicles valued at approximately US$5 billion. However, details on the aircraft itself ...
Automated workflows that allow drones to perform missions 24/7 without any human intervention are relevant for countless inspection purposes in industries that range from energy to construction to agriculture. However, these capabilities are just as important for security and surveillance purposes and one drone-in-a-box company is specifically focused on seeing these cap...
SkyDrive’s flying car is designed to vertically take off and land with superb stability and this emission-free electric vehicle enables fast and safe door-to-door transportation anywhere, including uses for emergency rescue. Model SD-05 is currently under development and eyed as an air taxi for World Expo 2025 in Osaka. SkyDrive recently advanced toward commercialization...
