Important Topics to Know: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has confirmed an order for 28 wide-body Boeing aircraft as part of its ambitious long-term growth strategy. This move continues the fleet expansion that began in Read More …
Important Points To Know Boom Supersonic, developer of the ‘Overture’ supersonic airliner concept, is advocating for the repeal of a 50-year-old U.S. ban on overland commercial supersonic flights. This ban, enacted in 1973 due to noise concerns from sonic booms, Read More …
United today announced an investment in Twelve, an innovative low carbon fuels company that uses a process similar to photosynthesis to transform CO2 and water into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using renewable energy. This investment by the United Airlines Ventures Read More …
United today announced an investment in blended wing body (BWB) aircraft start-up JetZero. The company is creating an aircraft design that has the potential to deliver jet fuel efficiency and a greatly enhanced customer experience. The investment includes a path to Read More …
American Airlines, a Fort Worth, Texas-based legacy carrier, is undeniably anxiously awaiting the delivery of the first in a long series of Airbus A321XLR aircraft that will soon be a key element of the airline’s medium and long-haul fleets. According to Read More …
United today announced it installed Starlink on its first regional aircraft and unveiled details of the process to underscore the technical operations benefits associated with the equipment, including size and weight as well as the ease of install and maintenance. The airline Read More …
United Airlines is leading the airline industry in its commitment to sustainability by aiming for net zero carbon emissions by 2050 without relying on carbon offsets. The company has invested more in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) than any other airline Read More …
Virgin Atlantic successfully completed the world’s first commercial flight across the Atlantic Ocean using only sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in November 2023. The flight, a collaboration between Virgin Atlantic and several partners, required no modifications to the aircraft and achieved Read More …