Ed Davey, the Acting Leader of the UK political party, Liberal Democrats, has outlined a proposal for a plan to make all domestic UK flights zero carbon by 2030. Davey states that the UK has a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of an environmentally sound aviation technology that will ‘boost growth, help reduce noise and air pollution
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EAG has revealed HERA, a design for a hybrid-electric regional aircraft, with a 70 seat-plus cabin that includes a flex option for cargo flights. HERA is a first mover in what EAG views as a US$4.4 trillion market, which could initially create more than 25,000 jobs and unlock US$5 billion of investments in the UK aerospace industry
Safran intends to open a new factory in Mexico, focusing on manufacturing aircraft interiors for Boeing. A data and analytics company says the move is a step forward in what could be the future of commercial aviation, with Safran “positioning itself for a post-crisis rebound”
According to a survey of more than 3,000 frequent flyers enrolled with US airline loyalty programmes, 60% of those frequent flyers plan to return to the skies within the next six months
FACC has been added to the Boeing Premier Bidder Program, which recognises and rewards consistently high-performing suppliers and gives them an opportunity to increase their business with Boeing
The UK’s aviation sector has been waiting for confirmation of when the Government will lift quarantine measures for countries with lower risk of Covid-19 transmission, enabling a wider opening of flight operations from England in time for the summer holiday season. Today (Friday, 3 July) is the day…
Travel analytics company, ForwardKeys, has found that a rebound is underway in domestic aviation in the USA. Flight bookings for the American Independence Day weekend(4th of July) are expected to increase demand for flights to just 16.9% below the 2019 figure
Today saw UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, set out the Government’s plan for the post-Covid economy, with a focus on construction and innovation to create jobs and grow prosperity. He stated that the UK can be a “science superpower”, with one initiative being of particular interest for the aviation sector: a ‘green’ passenger jet
Singapore Airlines has launched its 2020 app challenge, an initiative which seeks digital solutions to address real business challenges. The competition, now in its sixth year, presents an opportunity for innovation startups to work with the airline and be part of the future of air travel
Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC), a USA-based air travel intelligence company, has released data showing that ARC-accredited travel agencies experienced a 69% month-over-month increase in net sales from April to May 2020