Green conscience: United Airlines, airberlin, Qantas top 2013 ATW Eco-airline award winners list. Over a decade ago “eco-aviation” was a barely known term. Now the industry focuses on overall sustainability, reducing carbon emissions, sustainable biofuel initiatives, recycling, and overcoming political hurdles within the air transport industry. Fuel-efficient fleet, reduced fuel burn or sustainable fuels have propelled … Read more
Malaysia Airlines joins A380 club, with child-free deck and wider seats Malaysia Airlines become the eighth airline in the world to operate the Airbus A380 ‘superjumbo’. The first from six Airbus A380 will fly between Kuala Lumpur and London Heathrow. Malaysia Airlines joins the club of A380 operators, including Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Air France, Qantas, … Read more
Chinese private jet dealer’s sales take off China’s private jet owners haven’t really been able to enjoy the thrill of flying, as every private flight requires a lengthy approval procedure under strict regulations. And it remains inconvenient for the super-rich to fuel, park or repair their new toys as the jet services sector is still … Read more
Boeing 787 team, Virgin Australia, Antarctic rescuers, and military cadets among honorees Aviation Week Laureate Awards honor extraordinary accomplishments in exploration, innovation, and heroism Aviation, aerospace and defense leaders in 10 categories were honored last night at Aviation Week’s 55th Annual Laureate Awards, a black tie awards gala recognizing the year’s most remarkable individuals and … Read more
The wingspan of an Airbus A340: 63.40 m; The weight of a family car: 1600 kg; The power of a scooter: four 10 HP engines. Visionary thinking… Solar Impulse plane is moving forward. Swiss pilot André Borschberg completed a 72-hour non-stop flight — but in a simulator for the new Solar Impulse aircraft planned for … Read more
Importing aircraft into China is a cumbersome process, and buyers must pay a 5 percent customs tax in addition to a 17 percent value-added tax. But There Hong Kong has no tax on imports of private jets. “Owning an aircraft in Hong Kong is a lot simpler than in China,” Chris Buchholz, Hongkong Jet Chief … Read more