Aircraft could cut emissions by better surfing the wind
Airlines could save fuel and reduce emissions on transatlantic flights by hitching a better ride on the jet stream, new research has shown.
Jan 25, 2021
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Airline revenues to nosedive by 55% in 2020: IATA
Airline passenger revenues are set to plunge by 55 percent, or $314 billion, in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the International Air Transport Association said Tuesday.
Apr 14, 2020
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How to make hybrid airspace work
New blockchain-style information sharing will make a seamlessly integrated ecosystem of crewed and uncrewed aircraft in the UK's skies a reality, say Cranfield researchers.
Jun 15, 2022
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Heathrow airport urges roadmap for quarantine exit
London's Heathrow airport on Monday urged the British government to issue a "roadmap" for its planned coronavirus quarantine for air travellers, after revealing traffic almost evaporated in April.
May 11, 2020
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Ryanair cabin crew agree pay cuts to save jobs
Budget airline Ryanair has agreed to retain the jobs of all UK-based cabin crew in return for pay cuts, it was announced by trade unions on Wednesday.
Jul 8, 2020
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Aerospace giant Rolls-Royce logs £5.4 bn H1 loss on virus
British aerospace giant Rolls-Royce on Thursday logged a vast net loss for the first half of 2020 as the coronavirus outbreak grounded aircraft worldwide and sparked a crisis in air transport.
Aug 27, 2020
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Lufthansa to ground 150 planes over coronavirus
German airline giant Lufthansa said Wednesday it would ground 150 of its more than 750 planes worldwide, days after announcing a slimmed-down timetable over the effects of the novel coronavirus.
Mar 4, 2020
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Airbus deliveries down 50 pct in first half of 2020
Airbus on Wednesday said January-June plane deliveries slumped by half to 196 aircraft compared with the first six months of 2019, highlighting the impact of the coronavirus crisis.
Jul 8, 2020
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Virus-ravaged UK aviation sector faces quarantine woe
Britain's aviation sector grappled Monday with news that international arrivals will soon face a 14-day quarantine to stop new infections of coronavirus, which has already ravaged travel demand worldwide.
May 11, 2020
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In 30 years, your summer plane flight may be a little more expensive. It could also be carbon-free
As millions of Americans hop on airplanes heading to favorite vacation spots, the industry is gearing for a bigger journey—one that will tackle removing the carbon emissions from those flights over the next 30 years.
Jun 9, 2022
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