NAS Daily 12 APR 24

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News

Hydrogen refuelling trial carried out at Bristol Airport
A ground-breaking airside hydrogen refuelling trial has been successfully completed at Bristol Airport. The trial, led by easyJet and supported by several cross-industry partners, is the first of its kind at a regional UK airport. Hydrogen was used to refuel and power ground support equipment (GSE) – specifically, baggage tractors – servicing easyJet passenger aircraft. ...
Link (Airport World)

FAA proposes $2.9 million in civil penalties against Asia Pacific Airlines
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to fine Asia Pacific Airlines $2.9 million in civil penalties for…
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Airside hydrogen refuelling trial, Project Acorn, takes critical next step
The trial saw hydrogen being used to refuel and power the ground support equipment – specifically, baggage tractors – of easyJet passenger aircraft.
Link (International Airport Review)

Nothing to fear
Amadeus’ Holger Mattig explains how airports can potentially benefit from new technology that will allow the airlines to sell retail products and other non-aeronautical related goods and services direct to passengers. Are airports ready for the airlines moving to offer and order retailing, and what will it mean for airports? It’s all change in the ...
Link (Airport World)

Records tumble at London Stansted after strong winter season
A record-breaking March rounded off a very strong winter season at London Stansted that resulted in the airport registering its busiest ever 12-month period. The early Easter helped boost monthly numbers to record levels as more than 2.18 million passengers passed through the terminal, beating the previous high set in 2019 by almost 80,000. The ...
Link (Airport World)

KM Malta Airlines’ uninspiring new identity
KM Malta Airlines was born from the assets of former Air Malta as previously reported. The government of Malta wanted a new start for its flag carrier. Instead of launching with a dramatic new look, the new carrier was launched with the old look of former Air Malta. The pictured 9H-NEF is now wearing just ...
Link (World Airline News)

Binter adds a tail logo to promote the candidacy of Gran Canaria island as one of the venues for the 2030 Football (soccer) World Cup
Binter is promoting Gran Canaria as a possible location for the 2030 World Cup with special marking on their aircraft. Top Copyright Photo: Binter – Lineas Aereas de Canarias Embraer E195-E2 (ERJ 190-400STD) EC-OEP (msn 19020119) (Gran Canaria) PMI (Javier Rodriguez). Image: 962855. Binter aircraft photo gallery:
Link (World Airline News)

Traffic up at Frankfurt Airport despite flight cancellations due to strikes
Some 4.6 million passengers passed through Frankfurt Airport in March 2024 – 7.8% more than during the same month a year ago. Operator, Fraport, notes that the upturn in traffic is even more impressive as strikes caused the cancellation of about 2,200 flights from FRA during the month, disrupting the travel plans of almost 300,000 ...
Link (Airport World)

London Heathrow calls for stability for passengers during ongoing government slot consultation 
Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow warns alterations to the current set up could result in instability and missed opportunities for enhanced international connectivity. 
Link (International Airport Review)

F-22 Raptor experiences landing gear issue at Kadena Air Base in Japan
An F-22 Raptor belonging to the US Air Force experienced a problem with its nose gear on April…
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City of San Francisco threatens legal action over Oakland Airport name change
Both the mayor and city attorney of the city of San Francisco have stated their opposition to the proposed Oakland Airport name change.
Link (International Airport Review)

Low-cost carrier Scoot takes delivery of first Embraer E190-E2 aircraft
Low-cost carrier Scoot has taken delivery of its first Embraer E190-E2 plane from aircraft lessor Azorra at a…
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Winning back the trust of passengers
Airport checking background Copyright: Air CanadaJason Odey, Director of Global Baggage Excellence at Air Canada wrote exclusively in International Airport Review's Issue 4, about the future of baggage handling and what needs to be done to win back the trust of passengers.
Link (International Airport Review)

American to enter the Provo, UT market
American Airlines will enter the Provo, Utah market with new American Eagle service to both the Phoenix and Dallas/Fort Worth hubs. SkyWest Airlines will operate both routes. American Eagle-SkyWest Airlines aircraft photo gallery:
Link (World Airline News)

Lufthansa and UFO agree on long-term collective pay agreement for cabin crew
Lufthansa and the trade union UFO have agreed on a new collective labor agreement for the approximately 19,000 cabin crew of Lufthansa Airlines[1]. The core of the agreement is a wage increase totaling 16.5 per cent (with interest effect 17.4 per cent) in several steps over the next three years. The collective labor agreement is ...
Link (World Airline News)

Azul to add a new Walt Disney World logo jet featuring Goofy
Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras will soon delivery of a new Airbus A320neo. The pictured future PR-YSR promoting Walt Disney World which also features Goofy on the tail. Top Copyright Photo: Azul Brasil (Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras) Airbus A320-251N WL F-WWDF (PR-YSR) (msn 12074) (Walt Disney World) TLS (Eurospot). Image: 962860. Azul aircraft photo gallery:
Link (World Airline News)

ELECTRON Aerospace secures launch orders for battery-powered electric aircraft
ELECTRON Aerospace, an electric aircraft developer based in the Netherlands, has signed up two new customers for its…
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Hong Kong becomes first Asian airport to use renewable diesel
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has announced the launch of a renewable diesel pilot project at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) as part of its ambition to make it the world’s greenest airport. Hong Kong claims to be the first airport in Asia to use renewable diesel, which can reduce greenhouse gas emission by 87% ...
Link (Airport World)

Firefly Green Fuels commercialises brand-new pathway to SAF with biosolids
Firefly Green Fuels novel route to SAF utilises a difficult to dispose, abundant waste feedstock - sewage sludge.
Link (International Airport Review)

KLM 787-10 moving at over 200km/h aborts takeoff due to LOT 787 still on runway
A KLM Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner was forced to abort takeoff when an LOT Polish Airlines 787-9 failed to…
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Link (AeroTime)

Aviation Quote

The air up there in the clouds is very pure and fine, bracing and delicious. And why shouldn't it be? —it is the same the angels breathe.

- Mark Twain, Roughing It, Chapter XXII, 1886.