https://worldofaviation.com The world's leading aviation news website Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:44:08 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 https://worldofaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cropped-Favicon-150x150.png https://worldofaviation.com 32 32 https://worldofaviation.com/2024/11/deutsche-aircraft-targets-western-china-with-new-turboprop/ Thu, 07 Nov 2024 01:41:39 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=97070 Deutsche Aircraft aims to enhance regional connectivity in western China with its new 40-seat D328eco turboprop aircraft. The manufacturer will target major western hubs including Lanzhou, Urumqi and Kunming to support economic development in remote areas. The aircraft can be configured for passenger, cargo, air ambulance or firefighting operations. Deutsche Aircraft Regional Sales Director Ryan]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/11/sita-to-modernise-singapore-ferry-terminals-with-digital-check-in/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 04:52:53 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=97061 Singapore Cruise Centre has partnered with travel technology firm SITA to transform passenger processing at its Tanah Merah and HarbourFront ferry terminals. The upgrade will include biometric-ready kiosks, self-bag drop facilities and automated gates across both terminals. The terminals, which serve as gateways to Malaysia and Indonesia’s Riau Islands, handle over 7 million passengers annually.]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/10/iata-moves-to-accept-digital-yuan-in-global-aviation-payments/ Wed, 30 Oct 2024 06:02:19 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=97028 The International Air Transport Association has announced plans to integrate digital currencies into its aviation industry financial settlement systems. The digital yuan will become the first digital currency accepted in IATA’s China Billing and Settlement Plan by December 2024. IATA’s Senior Vice President for Financial Settlement and Distribution Services, Muhammad Albakri, said the move reflected]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/10/textron-unveils-next-generation-of-cessna-citation-light-jets/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 03:47:34 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96992 Textron Aviation has announced three new Cessna Citation light jets featuring advanced safety technology and upgraded avionics. The Citation M2 Gen3, CJ3 Gen3 and CJ4 Gen3 will include Garmin Emergency Autoland technology across all models. Textron Aviation President and CEO Ron Draper said the aircraft would carry on the Citation legacy while introducing new capabilities.]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/09/industry-leaders-to-discuss-safety-and-innovation-at-iata-conference/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 23:42:27 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96856 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold its World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) in Marrakech, Morocco from 1-3 October 2024. The conference, hosted by Royal Air Maroc, will focus on “Embracing Innovation and Technology for Safe and Efficient Operations” amid growing industry challenges. IATA Director General Willie Walsh said the event would address]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/07/rheinmetalls-electric-air-starter-passes-air-canada-tests/ Wed, 10 Jul 2024 23:04:39 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96645 Rheinmetall Canada has successfully completed operational testing of its new electric air start unit with Air Canada. The Rheinmetall eMSU, described as the first fully electric air start unit, successfully started an Airbus A220 equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW1524G engines during the trials. Designed to provide pneumatic power to aircraft engines, the eMSU features]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/06/neste-begins-supplying-sustainable-aviation-fuel-to-emirates-at-singapore-changi-airport/ Sun, 16 Jun 2024 23:00:09 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96584 Neste has commenced supplying sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Emirates for flights departing from Singapore Changi Airport, marking the first time an international visiting carrier has used SAF supplied at the airport from Neste’s Singapore refinery. Over the course of the last few weeks, more than 2,600 tons (3.3 million liters) of blended SAF have]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/06/skyalyne-caes-joint-venture-wins-c11-2-billion-contract-for-canadas-future-aircrew-training-program/ Mon, 03 Jun 2024 03:09:59 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96545 CAE announced that its SkyAlyne joint venture has been awarded a C$11.2 billion, 25-year contract for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) Program. SkyAlyne, a partnership between CAE and KF Aerospace of Kelowna, BC, was selected as the preferred bidder for the FAcT Program in July 2023 after a rigorous process. Marc Parent, CAE’s President and]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/05/sustainable-aviation-fuel-presents-new-opportunities-for-australian-agriculture-rabobank-report-finds/ Tue, 28 May 2024 00:13:53 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96524 A new report by global agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank suggests that the growing demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) could create significant opportunities for Australian agriculture. The two-part report on SAF opportunities for Australian agriculture highlights that as airlines strive to reduce emissions, the largest contribution to cutting aviation emissions over the next decade will]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/05/new-agreement-aims-to-boost-saudi-arabias-aerospace-industry-through-cooperation-with-embraer/ Wed, 22 May 2024 01:00:08 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96509 Saudi Arabia’s National Industrial Development Center (NIDC), AHQ Group and Brazilian aerospace giant Embraer have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a joint strategy for growing the Kingdom’s aerospace ecosystem. The agreement, inked at the Future Aviation Forum in Riyadh on May 21, 2024, will see the parties discuss the adoption of Embraer]]>