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IDEAS: Gulfstream Completes Transatlantic Flight Using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has announced that one of its Gulfstream G600 aircraft has successfully completed the world's first trans-Atlantic flight powered by 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).  Credit: Gulfstream The aircraft, which departed the company’s headquarters in Savannah, Georgia on November 19, landed almost seven hours later at Farnborough Airport in England.   The SAF used…

Adam Stacey | 5 days ago

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IDEAS: First Emirates Flights Powered by Sustainable Aviation Fuel Depart Dubai

Emirates has announced that its first flights operating with sustainable aviation fuel in the Emirates have taken place, with Emirates’ flight EK 412 bound for Sydney departing Dubai International Airport on 24 October.  https://youtu.be/0VU5u6YNEJY?feature=shared 315,000 gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel has been provided to the airline’s hub in Dubai by Shell, and according to…

Adam Stacey | 3 weeks ago

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IDEAS: Finnair Set to Renew the Cabins of its Embraer Fleet

Finnair has announced that it will be giving the interiors of its Embraer aircraft a refresh in the coming years.  Credit: Finnair According to a release from the Finnish carrier, the new cabins will build off the familiar elements introduced in the carrier’s new long-haul aircraft cabins and will provide a ‘fresh and inviting interior’…

Adam Stacey | 1 month ago

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IDEAS: Air Canada Unveils Upgraded Airbus A321

Air Canada has unveiled the first of its upgraded Airbus A321’s, featuring a host of new features that have been implemented to improve ‘customer comfort’. Credit: Air Canada The new aircraft, which has been redesigned from nose to tail, features a new cabin interior along with a range of new technologies, including a new in-flight…

Adam Stacey | 1 month ago

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IDEAS: Rolls-Royce’s Hybrid-Electric Engine Completes First Fuel Burn

A specially developed small gas turbine designed to power hybrid-electric flight has successfully completed its first fuel burn, according to an announcement from Rolls-Royce. Credit: Rolls-Royce The ultra low emission technology, which utilizes novel combustion technology, will form part of a new turbogenerator system within the engine maker’s electrical propulsion portfolio.  The complete turbogenerator system…

Adam Stacey | 2 months ago

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IDEAS: Qatar Airways Debuts New Theme Song Composed by Dana Al Fardan

Qatar Airways has revealed its latest onboard theme song, ‘The Ascent’, which has been composed by Dana Al Fardan and performed by members of the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra. 'The Ascent' marks the trilogy of the two previous onboard theme songs, ‘The Awakening’ and ‘The Dawn’. Credit: Qatar Airways The theme song, introduces a unique fusion…

Adam Stacey | 2 months ago

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IDEAS: Air France to Celebrate 90th Anniversary With Fashion Exhibition in Paris 

Air France is set to commemorate its 90th anniversary with a fashion exhibition that will take over the window display at the Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann.   The exhibition, which will run from 28 September to 10 October 2023, will showcase five dresses designed by Xavier Ronze, head of the costume design workshops at the Paris…

Adam Stacey | 3 months ago

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IDEAS: Finland Set to Trial World First Digital Travel Document

The Finnish Border Guard will allow passengers on selected Finnair flights to and from the UK to pass through border control at Helsinki Airport using new Digital Travel Credentials (DTC) from 28 August 2023. Credit: Finnish Border Guard The pilot project forms part of a reported world first pilot program, which has been launched in…

Adam Stacey | 3 months ago

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U.S. Airlines, Travel Industry Prepare For Labor Day Weekend Surge

A strong dollar and more international travel has meant that airports and the travel industry is stretched thin.

Priyamvada C, Reuters | 3 months ago

U.S. Airlines, Travel Industry Prepare For Labor Day Weekend Surge

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IDEAS: Oman Air Introduces Eco-Friendly Alternative to Plastic Cabin Packaging

Oman Air has introduced a new initiative across its fleet, which sees the plastic used to wrap passenger blankets and mattresses in its premium cabins replaced with an friendly, paper-based alternative. Credit: Oman Air The introduction of the paper bands will result in a reduction of up to 21.6 ton of plastic per year, according to…

Adam Stacey | 3 months ago