News from Brazil suggests the discovery of a new enzyme could impact different feedstocks used for aviation biofuels. The enzyme OleTPRN is derived from a bacterium named Rothia nasimurium and belongs to the cytochrome P450 superfamily. This enzyme can effectively…
International airline lobby organization IATA and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) will combine resources to drive the Focus Africa initiative. This program aims “to maximize aviation’s contribution to development across the African Continent by better serving passengers and shippers.” Speaking from…
Adam Scott is the founder and CEO of Bermudair, an airline start-up based out of Bermuda. The airline awaits its United States Department of Transportation (DOT) foreign air carrier permit. Meanwhile, the airline has contracted leases (from Azorra) for two…
UPDATE – Norwegian can already look back on the 2023 summer as one of the best in its history. The airline reported positive results for Q2, but these are lower when compared to those of last year. In HY1, Norwegian actually…
Qantas turned in its first profit in three years, reporting an underlying profit before tax of $2.472 billion for FY23 which closed in June. The airline benefitted from continued strong domestic demand and rebuilding of its international network, which is…
UPDATE – Qantas has placed orders for twelve additional Airbus A350-1000s and twelve Boeing 787s as part of its fleet renewal plan. Scheduled for delivery from FY27, the aircraft will eventually replace the A330s and A380s, the airline said on August…