NEWSMar 07, 2024Engine Burst Into Flames on United Airlines Flight Shortly After Takeoff From HoustonOn March 4, a United Airlines Boeing 737-900 was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after its takeoff from Houston-Intercontinental (IAH) due to the left engine bursting into flames. A passenger videotaped the incident, showcasing the bright sparks it shot out near the windows.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 07, 2024The Environmental Impact of Air Travel and Sustainable SolutionsAs the COVID-19 pandemic is nearing its end, air travel is constantly increasing, with an estimated 4.7 billion passengers to travel in 2024, beating the 4.5 billion passengers that traveled in 2019. This also means more fuel burn is caused by commercial jets, leading to environmental pollution. Therefore, a new type of aviation fuel, called sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), was invented to reduce air pollution.Read More →
NEWSMar 06, 2024Armed Gangs Attempt to Seize Control of Haiti's Largest Airport After Escaping PrisonArmed gangs attempted to seize control of Haiti's largest international airport after thousands of people escaped prisons and went out to kill innocent civilians. Read More →
NEWSMar 05, 2024Aemetis Receives Approval to Construct Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant in Central CaliforniaRenewable natural gas and fuel producer Aemetis was approved to construct a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant in Riverbank, California. The Silicon Valley-based company will have its primary production facility in central California, which can produce between 78 and 90 million gallons of fuel annually depending on the amount of production devoted to SAF.Read More →
NEWSMar 04, 2024Two Qantas Boeing 737-800 Aircraft Collide on Tarmac at Perth Airport Two Qantas Boeing 737-800 aircraft lightly collided on the ground at Perth Airport (PER) on March 3. One aircraft was pulling into its gate while the other was stationary.
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NEWSMar 04, 2024Neste’s Innovative Solution Will Reduce Companies’ Business Travel Emissions by Up to 80%Finnish refining company Neste introduced a new solution to help companies reduce their aviation emissions by purchasing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Neste Impact allows businesses to report carbon dioxide emissions reductions that align with their sustainability targets.Read More →
NEWSMar 04, 2024Plane Takes King Harald V Back to Norway After Medical Procedure in MalaysiaEurope's oldest reigning monarch, 87-year-old Norwegian King Harald V, has returned home to Norway after receiving a pacemaker while on vacation in Malaysia. On February 28, Scandinavian Airlines' dedicated Boeing 737-700 medevac (air ambulance) aircraft took off from Oslo Airport (OSL) bound for Langkawi (LGK). On March 3, the SAS medevac aircraft began its return to Oslo, carrying King Harald.Read More →
NEWSMar 02, 2024As Pressure Mounts, Boeing May be Forced to Purchase its Fuselage Supplier Spirit AeroSystemsIn the spotlight to improve its safety, Boeing is in discussions to acquire Spirit AeroSystems Inc., to reclaim control of its challenged former aerostructures unit and the main supplier that makes the bodies of the troubled 737 MAX planes.Read More →
NEWSMar 01, 2024Ampaire Completes First 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel Test for Hybrid-Electric AircraftAmpaire has achieved its first ground test utilizing pure 100% ASTM D7566 Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) produced from electricity and carbon dioxide with their partner Dimensional Energy.Read More →
NEWSFeb 28, 2024Southwest Airlines Launches Venture Firm for Sustainable Aviation Fuel, $30 Million Investment in Fuel Producer LanzaJetSouthwest Airlines announced the launch of Southwest Airlines Renewable Ventures (SARV), a subsidiary focused on helping the airline achieve its sustainability goals by obtaining sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Southwest also announced a $30 million investment in sustainable fuel technology company and producer LanzaJet. Read More →
