Amsterdam-based KLM first unveiled its "Orange Pride" livery back in 2016 on a single Boeing 777-300ER to promote its home country, the Netherlands. The livery featured its classic KLM blue hue with a transition to orange and also had the country's flag. According to the carrier's website, the livery was…
The civil aviation industry's goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 took another step forward this week at the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) meeting in San Francisco. Boeing, the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) launched ‘an initiative to catalyze the development and use of…
The aviation community is currently grappling with a series of perplexing and potentially hazardous events that have unfolded near Boston. Over a short period of 24 hours, commercial flights from Alaska, JetBlue, and Delta reported incidents where green lasers were shined into the cockpit. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has…
Rolls-Royce recently announced that it has completed compatibility testing of 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on all its civil aircraft engine types in production. The company said the completion of testing fulfills a commitment it made in 2021 to show that engine technology is not a barrier to the…
The Dubai Air Show, scheduled from November 13-17, is expected to be the largest in its history, with over 100,000 visitors, 1,400 exhibitors from 95 countries, and 80 start-ups. The event will feature 180+ aircraft, 20 country pavilions, and a week-long conference with 300+ speakers. Notable exhibitors include Airbus, Boeing,…
Transporting giant pandas is no simple feat. FedEx transports over 10 million items each day, but a special delivery came on Wednesday as the Memphis, Tenn.-based company carried three beloved panda bears from Washington, D.C. to Chengdu, China. Embarking on a 19-hour journey, the pandas’ departure puts an end to…
The recent announcement from Britain's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) granting Virgin Atlantic permission to operate a transatlantic flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) marks a significant milestone in the aviation industry’s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint. This development is noteworthy not only because it involves the use of 100%…
What might be a challenge for some will be an opportunity for others. Storm Ciarán is the most commonly recognized implication of the recent weather conditions above the Atlantic Ocean. Dangerously powerful winds are recking havoc in many regions of Europe, bringing airport operations to a halt, even at major…
Qatar Airways recently announced its financial performance for the first half of the company's 2023-2024 fiscal year with better-than-expected results. The airline reported a net profit of $1 billion in the first half of the 2023-2024 fiscal year, a significant increase compared to the same period last year. The first…
