Boeing confronts new turbulence as mid-air incident raises alarms January 8, 2024 In the wake of a recent mid-air fuselage breach on a 737 Max, Boeing finds itself under increased scrutiny, triggering concerns about its ability to maintain a delicate equilibrium between accelerated production and product quality. The incident adds pressure at a pivotal moment for Boeing, awaiting approval for new models of its renowned MAX jet. [...]
Airlines slapped down by ads watchdog over greenwashing claims December 6, 2023 Adverts for Air France, Lufthansa and Etihad have been banned for giving consumers a misleading impression of the airlines’ environmental credentials. The Google ads, all seen in July, stated that Air France was “committed to protecting the environment” and urged consumers to “travel better and sustainably”, while Lufthansa suggested that its customers would “Fly more [...]
Hydrogen electric aircraft start up nets £32m from UK Infrastructure Bank November 27, 2023 Hydrogen-electric aircraft developer Zeroavia has secured the banking of the UK infrastructure bank in its latest fundraising round.
Heathrow fends off fears of travel demand downturn — but it’s not out of the woods yet November 13, 2023 Heathrow’s passenger numbers make one thing clear — travel demand isn’t going anywhere just yet, with strong transatlantic travel driving its resilience.
Qantas: Aussie airline boss quits after ticket-selling scandal September 5, 2023 The boss of Australian airline Qantas has said he will leave his job immediately — two months earlier than planned — following a series of embarrassing revelations about the company, including allegations it sold tickets for flights that had already been cancelled. Chief executive Alan Joyce said that after 15 years running the national carrier [...]
Take off: EU agrees binding green fuel targets for aviation April 26, 2023 The EU has agreed a deal to set binding targets for airlines in Europe to increase their use of sustainable aviation fuels.
UK aviation industry will be grounded unless sustainability ‘gets more government support’ April 17, 2023 The UK aviation industry warned that economic opportunities created by sustainable aviation technology are at risk without targeted support. Sustainable Aviation, a coalition of aviation groups, claimed the UK risked losing an industry which is estimated to support 60,000 jobs and be worth £10bn in gross value added (GVA) benefits by 2050. The group today [...]
‘Guilt-free flying within our reach’ but still ‘decades away’ as government commits £113m to net-zero travel tech February 7, 2023 Guilt-free net-zero flying is within our reach according to the government, as ministers invest £113m in new net-zero technology. The DfT and BEIS have announced funding for aerospace companies such as Rolls-Royce and Bristol-based Vertical Aerospace to develop cutting-edge technologies, such as flying taxis and hydrogen-fuelled planes. Rolls-Royce will receive almost £83m to develop liquid [...]
Airbus and Qatar settle A350 jetliner row February 1, 2023 Airbus and Qatar Airways have settled a dispute over surface damage on grounded A350 jets, the companies said today, averting a potentially damaging UK court trial. The “amicable settlement” ends a $2bn row over the safety of Europe’s premier long-haul jet – an unprecedented public rift that had led Airbus to revoke dozens of other [...]
UK reinstates pre-Covid take-off slot rules and tells airlines ‘use it or lose it’ January 31, 2023 The UK government has reinstated its pre-Covid airport slot rules, telling airlines they will need to use their take-off slots 80 per cent of the time, or face losing them. Also known as landing slots, airport slots are the permission needed by an airline to land or depart from a specific airport at a specific [...]