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Rolls-Royce, a UK aircraft-engine manufacturer, will lead the ELEVATED project under the European Union (EU) Clean Aviation programme. The project will test hybrid-electric propulsion for future short- and medium-range aircraft, targeting at least 20% lower aircraft-level carbon dioxide emissions.
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The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) introduced dedicated 'Honor Lanes' at 33 airports for military veterans, active service members, and their families. These lanes allow faster security checks by showing military ID, potentially affecting wait times for regular passengers.
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Qatar Airways, a commercial airline from Qatar, faces its biggest crisis in 30 years due to the Iran conflict. The war disrupted routes, raised fuel costs, and changed passenger bookings. The airline is restoring routes and focusing on profitable services amid Middle East airspace closures.
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Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) is using three CH-47 Chinook helicopters from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ship JS Kunisaki to fight wildfires in Indonesia’s West Kalimantan. One helicopter has moved offshore to Ketapang for a second firefighting base.
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ReGEN, an Irish aircraft components provider and Genesis Group company, has opened a new hub at Singapore’s Changi Airfreight Centre. It will stock serviceable components for Airbus A320 and A330 and Boeing 737 and 777 aircraft, serving airlines and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) providers.
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Swissport, a Swiss ground handling and cargo services provider, will acquire a majority stake in Giraldo Hermanos International (GHI), a Colombian ground services company. The deal expands Swissport’s Latin America network and strengthens passenger and cargo operations in Bogotá and Medellín.
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Hera Flight, a US private charter company, is adding four Cessna Citation X business jets to its charter fleet. The additions will increase its Citation X fleet to 14 and expand availability for jet card members and on-demand clients during the peak travel season.
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Etihad Airways, a United Arab Emirates commercial scheduled airline, cancelled flight EY217 from Delhi to Abu Dhabi after a technical issue affected its Boeing 787-9. Around 200 passengers were impacted after boarding, while the airline had not disclosed the specific fault.
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Embraer, a Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, and Japan Airlines, a Japanese commercial airline, renewed a multi-year maintenance, repair, and spare-parts deal for 32 E170 and E190 jets. The agreement ensures quick parts access and supports fleet reliability in Japan.
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GE Aerospace, a USA aerospace manufacturer, will invest US$225 million to modernise its research centre in Niskayuna, New York. The project will expand work on artificial intelligence (AI), autonomy, robotics and advanced propulsion, while creating 75 full-time jobs over five years.
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