Analysis: Benefits of UK ‘sustainable aviation fuel’ will be wiped out by rising demand

UK government targets for “sustainable aviation fuels” (SAFs) will only cut emissions from the sector to 0.8% below current levels in 2040, Carbon Brief analysis shows.

From 2025, flights taking off from the UK must use a fixed share of SAFs, which are largely made from waste products. This share will gradually rise from 2% next year to 22% in 2040. 

The government says its “SAF mandate” will cut aviation emissions by 6.3m tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent…
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Source: https://www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-benefits-of-uk-sustainable-aviation-fuel-will-be-wiped-out-by-rising-demand/

Kazakhstan Becomes First CIS country to Join ICAO Program on Environmentally-Friendly Aviation Fuel

Kazakhstan has become the first CIS nation to sign an agreement with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and join the program in the field of environmentally-friendly aviation fuel (ACT-SAF).
“ICAO has set a goal of achieving net zero emissions from international flights by 2050. To achieve this goal, during the visit to Kazakhstan of the Regional Director of the European/North Atlantic Bureau of ICAO, Nicolas Rallo, an agreement was signed between Kazakhstan and ICAO…
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Source: https://timesca.com/kazakhstan-becomes-first-cis-country-to-join-icao-program-on-environmentally-friendly-aviation-fuel/

NAV CANADA launches new Aviation Meteorology Reference

OTTAWA, ON, May 15, 2024 /CNW/ – NAV CANADA today launched the Aviation Meteorology Reference; a new, first-of-its-kind and definitive guide on meteorology and aviation operations.NAV CANADA (CNW Group/NAV CANADA)In response to the dynamic challenges posed by weather in the aviation industry, NAV CANADA, in collaboration with experts from across the aviation industry, developed the new reference as an educational tool that will complement existing weather training and course curriculums in…
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Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nav-canada-launches-aviation-meteorology-150000248.html

Artemis Aerospace explores how rapid growth in South East Asian aviation has opened up opportunities for suppliers

With its global aviation support business flying high, Artemis Aerospace is opening a hub in Singapore. Read on to find out why they think it’s the perfect time and place to establish an eastern presence.WISTON, England , May 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Acknowledged as a magnet of business dynamism and aspiration, Singapore also has the reputation of being a thriving commercial epicentre with impeccable connections globally.

Artemis Aerospace explores how rapid growth in South…
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Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/artemis-aerospace-explores-how-rapid-growth-in-south-east-asian-aviation-has-opened-up-opportunities-for-suppliers-302146478.html

Flight Delay, No Refreshments Trigger Verbal Spat Between Passengers & IndiGo Staff At Rajkot Airport | Video

Screengrabs from viral videos. The chaos ensued after an IndiGo Rajkot-Mumbai flight was delayed for more than two and a half hours amid unavailability of refreshments.Angry over flight delay and no food and beverages, passengers at Gujarat’s Rajkot International Airport were seen engaging in a verbal spat with the staff members of an airline earlier this week. Videos of the chaos are now doing the rounds on the internet.The dispute took place on Monday after an IndiGo Rajkot-Mumbai flight…
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Source: https://www.news18.com/viral/on-cam-flight-delay-refreshments-verbal-spat-between-rajkot-airport-travellers-indigo-staff-8890793.html

Delhi High Court orders SpiceJet to return two leased planes to TWC Aviation over unpaid dues

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has ordered SpiceJet to return two leased Boeing aircraft and their engines to lessor TWC Aviation Capital Ltd by 31 May over unpaid dues. The court also told the struggling airline on Wednesday to hand over all records related to the use of the aircraft frames and engines.


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Source: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/delhi-high-court-orders-spicejet-to-return-two-leased-planes-to-twc-aviation-over-unpaid-dues/amp-11715776388362.html

Plans for new aviation facility at Beaver County Airport move forward – WPXI

A new 21st-century aviation facility at the Beaver County Airport is under development by the Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) and the Beaver County Airport (BVI) Authority task force.The concept went before the Chippewa Township Planning Commission at their May 14 meeting.“The CCBC/BVI task force came to this shared agreement in the best interest of the county, aviation industry, students, and flight providers,” stated Beaver County Airport Authority Board Chairman Roy Early in…
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Source: https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/plans-new-aviation-facility-beaver-county-airport-move-forward/D24DVDE2I5C7VELWJQE66RTMAU/?outputType=amp

MRO BEER 2024: What To Expect

MRO BEER 2024: What To Expect | Aviation Week Network

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MRO Baltics, Eastern Europe Region (BEER) returns to Vilnius, Lithuania, this year, in June from 26 to 27, at the Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva. Industry thought leaders will congregate to exchange best practices, novel approaches and innovative ideas…
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Source: https://aviationweek.com/mro/mro-beer-2024-what-expect

IndiGo’s expansion goals: Airline plans to buy up to 100 small planes – Details inside – Airlines/Aviation News

India’s largest airline, IndiGo, is planning to buy up to 100 small planes and is holding discussions with aircraft makers on the matter. The fleet expansion is expected to strengthen its hold on the regional routes, a source revealed. 

ATR and Embraer are amongst the aircraft makers that the airline has been holding discussions with.  Although a final decision has not been made, the general strategy is to pursue a firm order of 50 planes with the option to acquire an additional 50 of…
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Source: https://www.financialexpress.com/business/airlines-aviation-indigos-expansion-goals-airline-plans-to-buy-up-to-100-small-planes-details-inside-3488623/lite/