https://worldofaviation.com The world's leading aviation news website Wed, 03 Apr 2024 07:06:11 +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/2024/03/wagner-corporations-550m-wellcamp-precinct-takes-off-with-boeing-facility-groundbreaking/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 06:52:25 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96258 Wagner Corporation’s $550 million Wellcamp Aerospace and Defence Precinct in Toowoomba, west of Brisbane, has taken a major step forward as a global hub for advanced manufacturing with the groundbreaking ceremony for Boeing’s new production facility. The sod was turned today on the 9,000sqm facility that will anchor the precinct, where Boeing will manufacture its]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/03/american-airlines-boosts-inflight-experience-with-new-wi-fi-redemption-option-and-enhanced-entertainment/ Sun, 24 Mar 2024 23:45:59 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96255 American Airlines is set to introduce a new way for AAdvantage® members to redeem their miles for inflight Wi-Fi, making the airline’s high-speed connectivity more accessible and easier to use. The rollout will begin on select aircraft in the coming weeks and will be available on all Viasat-equipped narrowbody aircraft by the summer travel season.]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/03/delta-employees-get-a-sneak-peek-at-new-uniform-prototypes-designed-with-their-feedback/ Sun, 24 Mar 2024 23:07:14 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96252 Delta employees are getting their first glimpse of an all-new, modern uniform collection, created in partnership with GPS Apparel by Gap Inc. The prototypes, which have been in development for over a year and a half, were designed with feedback from Delta’s 70,000 uniformed employees at the forefront of the process. The airline partnered with]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/03/air-canada-strengthens-financial-position-with-u-s-2-15-billion-senior-secured-credit-facilities/ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 01:17:33 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96250 Air Canada has announced the successful closing of U.S.$2.15 billion senior secured credit facilities, comprising a U.S.$1.175 billion term loan B maturing in 2031 and a U.S.$975 million revolving credit facility maturing in 2029. The proceeds from the term loan, along with U.S.$1.09 1.09 billion from Air Canada′s balance sheet, will be used to refinance]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/03/auckland-airport-unveils-revamped-international-terminal-plaza-with-returning-jean-batten-statue/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 02:52:01 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96242 Auckland Airport has revealed a new welcome for customers at its international terminal, featuring the return of a life-like statue of renowned New Zealand aviator Jean Batten, as part of a significant upgrade to the outdoor plaza. The old main carpark outside the international terminal has been transformed into a 19,500m2 outdoor plaza, aiming to]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/03/air-france-announces-network-expansion-and-new-cabin-rollout-for-summer-2024/ Wed, 20 Mar 2024 19:12:39 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96240 Air France has announced its plans for the summer 2024 season, which include the expansion of its global network and the ongoing rollout of new long-haul cabins. The airline will be serving 189 destinations in 74 countries, with new routes from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Phoenix (USA), Verona (Italy), Kalamata (Greece), and Narvik-Lofoten (Norway). As]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/03/radia-to-manufacture-worlds-largest-aircraft-to-enable-deployment-of-efficient-wind-turbines/ Wed, 20 Mar 2024 19:05:26 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96237 Colorado-based company Radia has announced plans to design, build, and operate the world’s largest aircraft, called WindRunner™, to enable the deployment of the largest and most efficient wind turbines to locations currently inaccessible at a scale and speed previously impossible. The aircraft will be able to fly large turbine blades and other components directly to]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/03/morningstar-dbrs-examines-climate-change-impact-on-airport-sector/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 20:12:19 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96234 Morningstar DBRS, a global credit ratings business, has released a commentary exploring the potential impact of climate change on the airport sector, stating that the near-to-medium term impact is expected to be low. The report highlights that climate change risk entails both physical and transitional risks that could potentially affect an issuer’s business and financial]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/03/eve-air-mobility-unveils-vector-its-urban-air-traffic-management-software-solution/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 20:07:10 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96231 Eve Air Mobility, a leading developer of Urban Air Traffic Management (Urban ATM) solutions for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations, has unveiled the name of its software, Vector, at the Airspace World in Geneva. Vector is an agnostic software solution designed to address the unique air traffic and network management challenges of current and future]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/03/iae-successfully-tests-v2500-engine-with-100-sustainable-aviation-fuel/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:58:00 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96227 IAE International Aero Engines AG (IAE) has announced that it successfully tested the V2500 engine using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at MTU Maintenance Hannover in Germany. IAE, a multinational consortium comprised of Pratt & Whitney, Pratt & Whitney Aero Engines International GmbH, Japanese Aero Engines Corporation and MTU Aero Engines AG, stated that the]]>