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Hydrogen Infrastructure Challenges Rival Aircraft Tech Hurdles

Experts believe “clean” production and distribution rank as the biggest challenges to the adoption of hydrogen power by the aviation industry.

Russian Airlines Maneuver to Keep International Services Alive

New hubs in the south of Russia allow the country’s airlines to serve international destinations with SSJ100s.

Qantas Confirms Orders for Projects Sunrise, Winton

Schedules call for the first Qantas A350-1000 will arrive in 2025 and the first A320XLR/A220-300 in late 2023.

Spirit Rejects JetBlue Acquisition Overtures

Spirit Airlines chooses Frontier Airlines merger proposal over that of JetBlue, citing concerns over antitrust risk.

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John and Martha King Reflect on That Magic Johnson Photo - AIN’s 50th Anniversary

John and Martha King Reflect on That Magic Johnson Photo - AIN’s 50th Anniversary

Training and Workforce

EasyJet partners with GKN Aerospace on Hydrogen Power

European low-fare carrier EasyJet has agreed to support GKN’s H2JET and H2GEAR hydrogen power programs.

Boeing Puts Positive Spin on 777X Delay

Delay of first delivery of the 777-9 until 2025 reflects a position of “strength, not weakness,” according to Boeing CEO David Calhoun.

Airbus, ITA Airways To Partner on eVTOL Work in Italy

An agreement between Airbus and ITA calls for recruiting partners to participate in the launch of the CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL operations in Italy.

Junkers JU-52 Returning to the Skies

The venerable and popular Junkers JU-52 is getting a new lease on life with an updated version planned for entry into service in 2026.

Industry Coalition Urges Action on SAF Tax Legislation

A broad-based coalition consisting of nearly 80 aviation stakeholders is urging Congress to enact a blender's tax to spur SAF investment.

Sustainability and Environment

Russia Ditches MC-21-300 To Focus on Indigenous Version

Sanctions imposed by the West have forced Russian industry to scrap plans for the Pratt & Whitney-powered MC-21-300.

World Energy To Upgrade Sustainable Fuel Refinery

World Energy is renovating its sustainable fuel refinery in Paramount, California, which upon completion in 2025 will massively increase its output.

Sustainability and Environment

Bell Manufacturing Technology Center To Modernize Production for Next Gen Rotorcraft

Bell Manufacturing Technology Center To Modernize Production for Next Gen Rotorcraft

Airbus Adds Angola to C295 Customer List

The Republic of Angola has placed an order with Airbus for three C295s, two of which will be outfitted for maritime surveillance operations.

SpaceX Signs First Aircraft Operator for Starlink Satcom

JSX's Embraer ERJs will be the first airborne application of SpaceX's Starlink satcom.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Reaction Engines Preps for Hypersonic Technology Tests

Reaction Engines is incorporating modifications to its facility in Colorado for the next phase of high-Mach/temperature propulsion technology tests.

Colonial Pipeline To Feed SAF to East Coast

Colonial Pipeline, one of the major fuel carrying arteries feeding the U.S. East Coast, can now carry sustainable aviation fuel.

Sustainability and Environment

Russia Relaunches Series Production of Tupolev Tu-214

Russia’s Kazan Aviation Production Association plans to start shipping new Tu-214 narrow-bodies in 2024.

Idaho Airport Closes for Month-long Rehab Project

Idaho’s Friedman Memorial Airport (KSUN) in Hailey closed this week for a month-long runway, taxiway, and apron rehabilitation project. ⁠

Cape Air, Eviation Sign LOI Covering 75 Alice Electric Aircraft

Massachusetts-based Cape Air sees a business case for electric aircraft service to “a panoply” of communities.

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