All articles by Kerry Reals – Page 17
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NewsKLM used 50/50 blend for first scheduled biofuel flight
KLM used a 50/50 blend of kerosene and biofuel derived from cooking oil in both engines of the Boeing 737-800 aircraft it operated today between Amsterdam...
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Saab strikes deal to acquire Sensis
Saab has signed an agreement to acquire Sensis Corporation for $155 million in a bid to increase its presence in North America.
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NewsKLM operates first scheduled biofuel flight from Amsterdam
KLM today operated a scheduled passenger flight between Amsterdam Schiphol and Paris Charles de Gaulle running on a blend of biokerosene derived from cooking...
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Coup attempts to overthrow Avianova management
An apparent shareholder dispute at Russian low-cost carrier Avianova has resulted in members of the airline's senior management team being physically removed...
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PARIS: US agriculture secretary throws weight behind biofuels
US agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack threw some high-profile weight behind the push to scale up alternative aviation fuel production during a speech at the show, in which he outlined the US government's commitment to helping the industry become more sustainable.
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Airbus joins forces with EC to develop biofuel roadmap
Airbus has teamed up with the European Commission, some European airlines and biofuel producers to develop a roadmap aimed at producing 2 million tonnes...
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PARIS: Sapphire aims to produce commercial levels of algae fuel by 2018
Sapphire Energy is using the Paris air show to promote its algae-derived renewable jet fuel, which it aims to produce at commercially viable levels within seven years.
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NewsPARIS: GECAS orders two 747-8Fs and eight 777-300ERs
Aircraft lessor GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) has ordered two Boeing 747-8 Freighters, its first order for the type.
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NewsPARIS: 747-8F biofuel pilot takes landmark flight in his stride
One of the pilots who flew the biofuel-powered Boeing 747-8 Freighter from Seattle to Le Bourget has described the landmark flight as uneventful, with nothing out of the ordinary to report.
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NewsPARIS: Rain puts dampener on Solar Impulse flying plans
Solar Impulse's Sun-powered prototype is unlikely to take part in any flying displays before the end of the week, unless the weather takes a dramatic turn for the better.
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NewsPARIS: An-158 makes Paris debut with eye on India
Antonov will sign an agreement with Russian lessor Ilyushin Finance for 10 more An-158s during the show, and is seeking certification for the aircraft in...
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PARIS: Airlines join forces to buy waste-derived biofuel
A group of 10 airlines has teamed up to sign letters of intent with US bioenergy firm Solena to purchase alternative jet fuel derived from waste biomass...
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PARIS: GECAS orders 15 ATR 72-600s plus 15 options
Aircraft lessor GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) has signed its first contract with ATR, placing a firm order for 15 ATR 72-600 turboprops plus 15 options. Four...
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PARIS: Safran boss expects many A320neo Leap orders
A "significant number" of orders will shortly be announced from customers selecting the CFM International Leap-X1A engine for the Airbus A320neo, according...
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PARIS: Honeywell and Safran to develop green taxiing system
Honeywell and Safran have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop an electric green taxiing system aimed at improving operational efficiency...
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PARIS: German organisations unite to promote biofuels development
A newly established group in Germany hopes to use the Paris air show as a platform to publicise its attempts to push for the widespread development and use of alternative fuels in the commercial aviation sector.
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PARIS: Alternative fuels to play key role at Paris air show
Alternative aviation fuels are a key theme of this year's Paris air show, with the emphasis firmly on securing agreements to purchase large volumes of fuel and drumming up the investment needed to move towards large-scale production.
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NewsBoeing to fly 747-8F to Paris on biofuel blend
Boeing will fly its 747-8 freighter to the Paris air show on a biofuel blend sourced from camelina, marking the first transatlantic flight of a commercial...
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Monnery details strategy of new leasing venture Skygo
Former Astraeus commercial director Shaun Monnery is spearheading a new company which will arrange seasonal aircraft leases from European airlines to carriers...
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Solar Impulse hopes to impress the crowds at Paris air show
A bold project to deploy solar power as an aviation energy source could have its profile raised by a debut air show flying display at Paris - if meteorological conditions allow