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* Scoot's new aircraft will arrive in Singapore today and operate its inaugural flight to Krabi, Thailand on May 7. * Firefly Green Fuels, a UK biofuels firm backed by Wizz Air, has developed a process to convert human waste into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). * Canadian authorities are investigating a runway incursion March 21 involving two Boeing 787s at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport * Emirates' fuel agreement with Neste came into effect this month at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, with over 2 million gallons of blended SAF scheduled to be supplied into the airport's fuelling system over the course of 2024 * Hong Kong Airlines collaborates with AAHK to relaunch its “Embrace the World” Student Sponsorship Programme, providing 1,000 flight tickets to local students. #aviationnews #asianews #europenews #sustainability #runwayincursion #accident #freetickets #SAF #newaircraft

• IATA has reported that global passenger demand in February 2024, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 21.5% compared to February 2023 • Lufthansa and Air France-KLM say they cannot compete with state-backed Middle East airlines that have lower costs • Mastercard teams up with Singapore Airlines for a five-year strategic partnership, launching co-branded card programs across Southeast Asia • World Fuel Services has achieved key approvals to meet international standards for carbon reduction measures and services • A 63-hour-long marathon of GPS jamming attacks disrupted global satellite navigation systems for hundreds of aircraft flying through the Baltic region #aviationnews #topheadlines #topnews #latestnews #aviation #sustainability

• IATA has reported that total air traffic in October 2023, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), rose 31.2% compared to October 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 98.2% of pre-COVID levels. • Aircraft operators in Europe are now able to fly more direct routes since the recent launch of Eurocontrol’s new cross-border free route airspace operations over Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Germany • The Singapore Airshow will return to full force next year when the aerospace and defence exhibition takes place at Changi Exhibition Centre from 20-25 February • IATA has said that while production of SAF doubled between 2022 and 2023, it barely covers the aviation industry's needs • The landmark SSL is the industry’s first major Sustainability-Linked syndicated term loan facility #aviationnews #news #aviation #sustainability #europe #asia

• Virgin Atlantic's B787 flight from London Heathrow to JFK marks the first time a commercial long-haul flight was powered using only sustainable aviation fuel • Airbus has forecast the commercial aircraft services market to nearly double in value to US$ 255 billion by 2042, according to its latest Global Services Forecast (GSF) report • The UK Civil Aviation Authority has launched a challenge for the industry to explore hydrogen as a zero-carbon emission aviation fuel • Following the Malaysian government’s visa-free entry for travellers from China and India, AirAsia commits to a substantial expansion in capacity • The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and its Member States have agreed to a collective vision to reduce CO2 emissions in international aviation by 5% by 2030 through the use of cleaner fuels #sustainability #aviation #aviationnews #sustainabilitynews #europenews #asianews

• The Singapore national carrier national carrier said net profit rose to S$1.44 billion (US$1.06 billion) for the six months ended Sep 30 from USS$926.9 million reported a year ago • InterGlobe Enterprises, which backs India's top airline IndiGo, and U.S.-based Archer Aviation will launch an all-electric air taxi service in India in 2026 that will be "cost-competitive" with on-road services • From mid-January 2024, passengers on Lufthansa’s short- and medium-haul flights aboard A320 family aircraft with WLAN will be able to enjoy unlimited free messaging • Singapore is looking to become a base for air taxi companies to operate in, with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) working closely with other regional authorities to prepare guidelines for the use of air taxis • The presidents of members of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines meet this past week in Singapore and put the issue of sustainability front and centre #aviationnews #singapore #singaporennews #latestnews #topheadlines

• Asia-Pacific airlines carried 23.7 million international passengers in September • Scandinavian Airlines has launched seasonal, thrice weekly flights to Bangkok, Thailand from Copenhagen, Denmark • Southwest Airlines has entered into an agreement with USA BioEnergy to purchase up to 680 million gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel • Greg Heckman, CEO of American agribusiness and food company Bunge, said on Thursday that renewable diesel is the gateway to getting sustainable aviation fuel and partnerships are key to scaling up production of both • The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), GenZero, and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have completed a 20-month Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) pilot, which commenced in February 2022 #aviationnews #sustainability #greenfuture #airtravel #travel #news #usnews #asianews #europenews

• The civil aviation sector in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to recover to pre-pandemic levels by the first half of 2024, said Mr Juan Carlos Salazar, secretary-general of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) • ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar focussed on this priority in his discussions with leaders of Malaysia's air transport and fuel sectors during his recent mission to Malaysia, which included a visit to the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia's (CAAM) new state of the art Kuala Lumpur Air Traffic Control Centre (KLATCC) • Germany's Frankfurt Airport is the first European airport to offer all passengers a contactless and convenient passenger journey using biometrics • New statistics released by FCM, the corporate travel arm of Flight Centre Travel Group, have highlighted the popularity of the gateway between Australia and Asia in the business sector • Ireland's offshore wind power plans could see it produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from around 2030 but significant progress is needed to develop SAF at scale, a new study showed. #aviation #aviationnews #asia #europe #sustainability #travel