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AFRAA Stages SAATM Capacity Building Workshop in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), 29-30 September 2021

AFRAA, in collaboration with the Union Commission (AUC) and African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) staged a SAATM Capacity Building Workshop for airlines in virtual format from 29-30 September 2021.
The capacity building workshop was dedicated to African airlines and formed part of the actions in the Joint Prioritized Action Plan (JPAP). The main objective of the Capacity Building Workshop was to:

i. Build the capacity and appreciation of the African airlines of the adopted YD Institutional and Regulatory Texts;
ii. Sensitize the African Airlines on the benefits of full liberalization of air transport services including a presentation of the 2021 study commissioned by the AUC and conducted by IATA to highlight the important role of that the airlines have in operationalization of SAATM;
iii. Share experiences among African airlines on air transport regulations;
iv. Understand the challenges faced by African airlines in the implementation of SAATM

The workshop is the third in a series of events planned by the AU and AFCAC to sensitise various stakeholder groups and the RECs on the institutional and regulatory texts. The earlier two were held in February and August 2019 in Addis Ababa and Niamey respectively.

The event presentations and recording can be accessed via the link

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Press Release: Gender Diversity and the Development of Skilled Aviation Professionals Vital for a Sustainable Air Transport Industry

Air Transport is the backbone of many economies across Africa and is critical for the integration of the African continent. One of aviation’s greatest potential markets is Africa. Africa has a young and rapidly urbanizing population of over 1.3 billion and aviation is the best, and sometimes the only, option for efficiently connecting this huge market.

As stakeholders continue to put in place measures to redefine and restart the travel industry, the attainment of gender diversity and the development of skilled aviation professionals remain vital for sustainability. The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) in partnership with Collins Aerospace staged a 2-day conference on 19-20 October to facilitate dialogue, share information, experiences and best practices to attain gender diversity and youth development in aviation.

The conference was held in virtual format under the theme: “Women and Youth Development in Aviation for a Sustainable Future”. The conference provided an ideal forum for air transport industry stakeholders to take stock of the trends, deliberate on feasible solutions to bridge the gender gap and develop young aviation professionals for the sustainability of the air transport sector.

Gender diversity remains a work in progress; a lot needs to be done

The conference presentations revealed that women numbers are still low in STEM-related careers and women are underrepresented in leadership positions in aviation. In the world’s top 100 airlines, just 3% of airline CEOs and COOs and 8% of CFOs are women according to a study done by IATA. The gender diversity in aviation is a work in progress, with slow improvements witnessed in the last decade, a lot more needs to be done.

Mr Abdérahmane Berthé – AFRAA Secretary General, in his remarks stated: “The ICAO and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs) underscore the importance of gender equity to spur economic growth and promote social development. There is need to make the aviation industry more gender balanced at the national, international and global levels. Investing in women and youth has a multiplier effect on productivity as well as sustainable growth. For this to happen, governments, companies, organizations and all development actors need to enter a meaningful process of concrete actions.”

“Regarding the subject of youth, the development of skilled professionals in the aviation and aerospace industry in Africa is critical as a large contingent of the current aviation professionals will retire and the aviation growth will require more qualified and competent professionals. The Continent needs to train, develop and groom youth to meet the African global needs of the aviation industry of tomorrow,” Mr Berthé added.

Call to action
The forum articulated the following recommendations for action by the industry:

Actions for gender diversity
1. Training
i. Empowerment of women in aviation through training.
ii. Job and career fairs for women, youth and those with disabilities.
iii. Subsidies in training to facilitating access to learning and education
iv. Continuous learning and adoption of online training for skilling and re-skilling.

2. Collaboration across the industry
i. Call to all African airlines to sign up for the IATA 25by2025 initiative.
ii. Events and dialogue among stakeholders for collaborative measures on women empowerment in aviation.

3. Leadership and policy actions
i. Gender diversity commitment at Board and leadership level.
ii. Introduction and implementation of gender inclusivity programmes.
iii. Deliberate policies on women empowerment at State level and at organisation level.
iv. Enhancement of mentorship programmes.

Actions for youth development

1. Financing
i. Creation of an African Air Transport Fund to invest in skill development of the next generation aviation professionals in Africa.
ii. Prioritisation of aviation at government level and more support by governments to training initiatives.
iii. Enhance access to scholarship opportunities and adhere to transparent processes.

2. Training
i. Promotion of the Next Generation Aviation Professional (NGAP) program to blossom next generation aviation professionals,
ii. Tap into the Instructor Development Program for AFRAA Member Airlines (IDPA) for cost-effective training,
iii. Enhancement of mentorship by role models.
iv. Partnership drives/initiatives with schools.
v. Global entities to avail opportunities for youth development to African beneficiaries.

3. Communication
i. Communication and engagement of youth at early ages into aviation careers through outreach programmes.
ii. Events and networking to share perspectives and deliberate on opportunities and actions.

4. Employment opportunities
i. Call to airlines and aviation organisations to facilitate students to obtain on the job experience.
ii. Call for apprenticeship programmes by aviation entities and corporates to young aviation professionals.

The important conference brought together over 300 participants comprising of Travel and Tourism fraternity in Africa and across the globe

 

About    AFRAA

The African Airlines Association, also known by its acronym AFRAA, is a trade association of airlines from the member states of the African Union (AU). Founded in Accra, Ghana, in April 1968, and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, AFRAA’s mission is to promote, serve African Airlines and champion Africa’s aviation industry. The Association envisions a sustainable, interconnected and affordable Air Transport industry in Africa where African Airlines become key players and drivers to African economic development.

AFRAA membership of 46 airlines cuts across the entire continent and includes all the major intercontinental African operators. The Association members represent over 85% of total international traffic carried by African airlines. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.

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Accelerating The Transition Of Long-Haul Aviation Towards Net Zero

  • Rolls-Royce, Airbus and Shell investing in the technology required to achieve the transition of long-haul aviation towards net zero
  • Call for further collaboration and greater ambition to scale-up vital production of sustainable aviation fuels and exceed the UN Race to Zero goals for aviation

 

With just weeks to go before the COP26 climate conference, Rolls-Royce, Airbus and Shell are calling for further ambition and collaboration across the aviation sector and with governments to enable the transition of long-haul aviation towards net zero ahead of the aviation goals set by the UN Race to Zero. As the technology enablers are being put in place, the focus must be on the infrastructure, investment and policy frameworks necessary to support the scaling up and use of vital sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).

Under the UN’s Race to Zero goals the current ‘breakthrough’ required for the decarbonisation of aviation is to achieve a minimum of 10% SAF use by 2030 with the proportion not reaching 100% earlier than 2050. Rolls-Royce, Airbus and Shell are investing in the technology that could enable that to happen sooner:

  • Rolls-Royce today announces that by 2023 all its ‘Trent’ engines, used across a range of long-haul aircraft, will have been proven compatible with 100% SAF. That builds on its earlier commitment to test Trent models currently in production and means that within two years Rolls-Royce will have proven that net zero carbon operation is possible with about 40% of the world’s long-haul aircraft engines.

  • All Airbus aircraft are currently certified to operate on up to a 50% blend of SAF mixed with kerosene and Airbus has the ambition to achieve certification of 100% unblended SAF by the end of this decade.

  • By 2025, Shell alone has committed to produce 2 million tonnes of SAF per year. That is more than 10 times the total amount of SAF produced globally today. By the end of the decade, at least 10% of Shell’s global aviation fuel sales will be SAF. Shell is already building one of Europe’s biggest biofuels plants in the Netherlands, with production due to start in 2024.

New all-electric, hybrid-electric and hydrogen technologies will have a role to play in reducing the aviation industry’s use of fossil fuels over the medium to long-term. For long-haul aviation, the challenge of decarbonisation is particularly difficult and SAF represents a clear pathway to net zero flight over longer distances. Aviation needs around 290 Mt¹ of fuel a year, this is expected to grow as the sector continues to grow following the pandemic. Global SAF production will therefore have to increase significantly over the coming years to replace it. As a result, collaboration and a global enabling policy environment that matches the extent of the aviation industry’s technological ambitions are required to scale SAF production and significantly increase the pace of decarbonisation within the sector.

Warren East, Chief Executive, Rolls-Royce, said: “At Rolls-Royce, we believe in the positive, transformative potential of technology. We believe we have the technology enablers to make long-haul aviation compatible with net zero carbon. Flying generates between 2% and 3% of global emissions, but as easier-to-abate sectors decarbonise that proportion will increase, so shortening aviation’s journey to net zero with action in the opening phase of this ‘Decisive Decade’ would be a huge win for the world. However, we will only create the focus and momentum required to achieve this if we ratchet our collective ambition beyond the current target of achieving 10% SAF usage by 2030. We need partners who share our vision for the use of SAFs as a solution for reducing emissions on long-haul flight, to help all of us successfully transition to a net zero carbon future.”

Dr. Sabine Klauke, Chief Technical Officer, Airbus, said: “There are multiple solutions to catalyse the global transition to decarbonised aviation, be it developing and maturing new technology pathways, seeking improvements in operations and infrastructure, and committing to an industry-wide scale-up in the uptake and production of Sustainable Aviation Fuels. Today, all Airbus aircraft can run on blends of up to 50% and we are working closely with our partners to accelerate this to 100% by 2030. In the meantime, accelerating our progress on SAF will require a collective effort, and the time to act across sectors and companies is now.”

Anna Mascolo, President Global Aviation, Shell, said: “The aviation sector is moving towards net zero, but we need to accelerate. Shell’s commitment is clear: within four years, we’ll produce 10 times as much SAF as is currently made by all producers across the world, with other industry players expected to step in to complement this ambition. With partners like Rolls-Royce and Airbus, Shell is shaping a future where we can still benefit from flying while emissions are driven down. We can strengthen the industry’s momentum with a regulatory framework that supports our investment in technology and infrastructure, while helping us build customer demand.”

 

Notes for Editors

¹ Pre-pandemic 2019 fuel consumption as per https://www.iata.org/en/iata-repository/pressroom/fact-sheets/industry-statistics/

 

About Rolls-Royce Holdings plc

  1. Rolls-Royce pioneers the power that matters to connect, power and protect society. We have pledged to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions in our operations by 2030 [excluding product testing] and joined the UN Race to Zero campaign in 2020, affirming our ambition to play a fundamental role in enabling the sectors in which we operate achieve net zero carbon by 2050.

  1. Rolls-Royce has customers in more than 150 countries, comprising more than 400 airlines and leasing customers, 160 armed forces and navies, and more than 5,000 power and nuclear customers.

  1. Annual underlying revenue was £11.76 billion in 2020 and we invested £1.25 billion on research and development. We also support a global network of 28 University Technology Centres, which position Rolls-Royce engineers at the forefront of scientific research.

 

Media enquiries:

Daisy Omissi

Head of External Communications

Rolls-Royce Civil Aerospace

Tel +44 (0)7500 990583

Email daisy.omissi@rolls-royce.com

 

Teresa Towner

Corporate Communications Manager

Rolls-Royce plc

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Email Teresa.Towner@Rolls-Royce.com

www.Rolls-Royce.com

About Airbus:

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world’s leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

Media Enquiries:

 

Ian Middleton, Director of Communications UK

Tel +44 (0) 7885 508527

Email ian.middleton@airbus.com

 

About Shell Aviation:

With one of the most extensive refuelling networks in the world, Shell Aviation supplies fuel, lubricants and solutions in more than 60 countries. Customers range from the world’s largest airlines to private pilots. As part of our carbon management strategy, we actively collaborate across the industry to deliver more sustainable solutions for aviation. Examples include our work with World Energy, SkyNRG, Amazon Air, Neste and Red Rock, and at San Francisco Airport and Stuttgart Airport. Shell Aviation is proud to be a member of “The Clean Skies for Tomorrow Coalition” and the UK government’s Jet Zero Council. Further information can be found at Shell Aviation.

 

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Ralph van Mook, Spokesperson, Shell Media Relations

Tel +44 20 7934 5550

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LCH Consultancy Ltd.

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Kenya +254708000510

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Safran launches Landing LifeTM, a single brand grouping all landing and braking system support services

Safran Landing Systems is launching Landing LifeTM, a single brand designed to promote and clarify
its full range of customer support services for landing gears, wheels, brakes and associated systems.
All of these services have been grouped in a user-friendly customer portal.

Addressing operators, maintenance centers and leasing companies, Landing LifeTM was designed
around three main objectives: keep planes flying, reduce the total cost of ownership and foster the
sharing of expertise – all to maximize the user experience and customer satisfaction.

Using the intuitive Landing LifeTM portal, customers can immediately identify the appropriate solution
for their needs, request emergency assistance in AOG (Aircraft on Ground) situations, search for
information by product or aircraft type, consult technical publications, make online reservations for
training sessions and contact Safran’s experts.

Landing LifeTM also offers new digital services that facilitate access to the company’s experts, such
as “Expert Link”, a video assistance application that allows the customer’s technicians, using a tablet
or even just a smartphone, to consult Safran Landing Systems’ support teams on any issues they
may have. Whether out on the tarmac or in the shop, all communications are via a secure link.
Advanced data analysis services, a key growth factor, allow the company’s experts to provide
operational recommendations to operators. These recommendations help improve equipment
management efficiency, reduce maintenance costs (especially based on predictive maintenance)
and avoid flight cancellations.

Landing LifeTM draws on a vast international network with nearly a dozen MRO (maintenance, repair
and overhaul) centers, operating 24-7 in all main regions around the world, including a guaranteed
response time within four hours in AOG situations.

“Being able to count on responsive, reliable and cost-effective support services is an imperative for
our customers, and all the more so under current conditions,” said Cédric Goubet, Chief Executive
Officer of Safran Landing Systems. “Landing Life delivers a slate of services developed jointly with
our customers. Along with our role as OEM, which covers the entire lifecycle of landing and braking
systems, that enables us to provide solutions tailored to the operational needs of our customers,
while also continuously improving their user experience.”

Source: Safran

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Royal Air Maroc signe un accord de coopération avec la compagnie aérienne EL AL

Royal Air Maroc et la compagnie aérienne israélienne EL AL ont procédé à la signature d’un protocole de coopération (MoU) visant à régir leurs relations afin d’offrir les meilleurs services à leurs clients. L’accord a été signé par M. Hamid ADDOU, Président Directeur Général de la compagnie nationale marocaine et M. Avigal SOREQ, Président Directeur Général de EL AL, en marge de la 77ème assemblée générale de l’Association du Transport Aérien International (IATA) tenue récemment à Boston, et qui a regroupé des centaines de délégués et de dirigeants de compagnies aériennes.

Cet accord intervient dans un contexte où Royal Air Maroc et EL AL comptent opérer des services de transport aérien entre les deux pays à travers leurs deux hubs respectifs, à savoir l’aéroport Mohammed V de Casablanca et l’aéroport international Ben Gourion à Tel Aviv. La compagnie nationale marocaine s’apprête justement à lancer, prochainement et dès que les conditions générales le permettront, une route aérienne directe entre Casablanca et Tel Aviv.

La signature de ce mémorandum d’entente permettra aux deux compagnies d’explorer la possibilité de conclure un partenariat de Codeshare sur les lignes directes opérées entre le Royaume du Maroc et Israël, ainsi que sur les routes de leurs réseaux au-delà de leurs hubs respectifs.

Source: Royal Air Maroc

 

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RwandAir and Qatar Airways seal milestone codeshare agreement

RwandAir and Qatar Airways have signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement to offer travelers more choice, enhanced service, and greater connectivity to more than 65 destinations across Africa and the rest of the world.
As part of the deal, the Rwandan flag carrier will also launch new non-stop flights between their Kigali hub and Doha in December.

The agreement benefits travelers from across the globe who fly with both airlines, which expands each carrier’s route network.

Customers can enjoy the simplicity of buying connecting flights on both airlines using one reservation, with a seamless ticketing, check-in, boarding and baggage-check experience that encompasses the entire journey.
Yvonne Makolo, RwandAir CEO, said: This is a major milestone for RwandAir and marks the beginning of an exciting new journey with Qatar Airways. We are also immensely proud to welcome Doha to our route network, connecting customers with Qatar’s hub and further expanding their flight map.

“This codeshare agreement will give our customers significantly more choice and flexibility, allowing RwandAir to strengthen its global presence and build on its strong and loyal African customer base.

As we continue to grow out of the pandemic, this partnership represents yet another extremely important step on our recovery runway, and we hope to deliver more commitments like this to our customers in the very near future.”
His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al-Baker, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, said: “We share a very close and collaborative bond with Rwanda and welcome RwandAir’s new non-stop service between Kigali and our home in Doha.

“With this comprehensive codeshare agreement, we are committed to deliver greater choice and connectivity to our customers in Africa and around the world.

“The new partnership will help position Qatar Airways in the region and complement our African expansion strategy.
“As we brace ourselves to meet pent-up demand for travel, I see dynamic partnerships like this one propel travel, tourism and trade firmly on the path to recovery.”

The new codeshare will enable RwandAir customers to book attractive offers to popular destinations in the U.S, such as New York, Washington D.C., Dallas and Los Angeles.

The partnership will also see these offers extend to key European cities, such as London, Zurich and Madrid, and points across Asia, such as Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok.

Those travelling on RwandAir will benefit from outstanding service, as the airline won the award for best airline staff in Africa at the 2021 Skytrax awards.

The agreement also increases Qatar Airways’ footprint in Africa, with access to destinations such as Bujumbura, Kinshasa and Lubumbashi.

Both airlines recently announced a loyalty partnership, giving RwandAir Dream Miles and Qatar Airways Privilege Club loyalty members access to each other’s destinations.

This gives customers the opportunity to accrue and redeem miles across their reciprocal route networks and access the airlines’ airport lounges at both airline’s hub homes in Doha and Kigali.

RwandAir continues to rebuild its network, which currently stands at over 25 destinations, offering unrivalled (smooth or seamless) connectivity to customers and making it easy for them to change their travel dates or destination as required.

Earlier this year, RwandAir became the first African airline to achieve Diamond status in the APEX Health Safety audit powered by SimpliFlying

ENDS
For further information, please contact: communications@rwandair.com

About RwandAir

Operating from Kigali, RwandAir is one of the world’s fastest growing airlines and operates one of the youngest state-of-the-art fleets on the African continent. With a reputation for delivering a premium service to all its customers, RwandAir operates 12 aircraft with an average age of just under six years. The airline currently offers services to 25 destinations across 21 countries throughout Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

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Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 to Power New Gulfstream 800

Rolls-Royce’s Pearl® 700 engines have been selected by Gulfstream to power the company’s latest ultra-long-range business jet, the G800. The engine type was purpose-designed for Gulfstream and is on track to receive its certification next year. It is the most powerful product in the Rolls-Royce business jet propulsion portfolio flying today, and the exclusive powerplant for the all-new Gulfstream G700 and Gulfstream G800.

With more than 3,600 business jets in service today powered by Rolls-Royce, the company is the Number one engine supplier in this market.

Dr Dirk Geisinger, Director Business Aviation, Rolls-Royce, said: “Our whole business aviation team is very excited about this latest success for our market-leading Pearl engine family and I would like to congratulate Gulfstream on this special occasion. The Pearl 700 is a pioneering product, that brings together our latest technology to deliver outstanding efficiency. It is part of our commitment to reach net zero operations and has already proved its ability to run on 100% sustainable aviation fuel. We are now in the final phase of the engine certification programme and everybody at our team is fully committed to support a smooth entry into service of the Pearl 700 next year.”

“Gulfstream is pleased with the performance capabilities of the Pearl 700 engine and excited to partner with Rolls-Royce for the longest-range aircraft we have produced,” said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream. “Gulfstream and Rolls-Royce have been doing business together since the Gulfstream I, introduced more than 60 years ago, and we know our customers will greatly benefit from the performance capabilities and efficiencies of these engines. Rolls‑Royce’s after-market support also dovetails excellently with Gulfstream Customer Support, further enhancing our customers’ ownership experience.”

The Pearl 700 combines the Advance2 engine core, the most efficient core available across the business aviation sector, with a brand-new low-pressure system, resulting in an eight per cent increase in take-off thrust at 18,250lb compared to the BR725 engine. The engine offers a five per cent higher efficiency, while maintaining its class-leading low noise and emissions performance. The result is an engine that is highly efficient, but also able to propel customers nearly as fast as the speed of sound (Mach 0.925).

The engine’s pioneering technology, combined with outstanding performance, supports Gulfstream’s business aircraft in reaching new standards for the top end of the ultra-long-range corporate jet market. The engine has been developed at the Rolls-Royce Centre of Excellence for Business Aviation Engines in Dahlewitz, Germany, and is currently finalising a comprehensive test and certification programme.

Designed for outstanding reliability, the Pearl family is supported by industry-leading Rolls‑Royce CorporateCare® Enhanced, the most comprehensive service programme in business aviation. CorporateCare Enhanced offers substantial financial and operational benefits to customers, increasing asset value and liquidity, mitigating maintenance cost risk and protecting against the unforeseen costs of unscheduled events anywhere in the world. Increased aircraft availability, reduced management burden, full risk transfer, direct priority access to the Rolls-Royce services infrastructure and remote site assistance are further customer benefits.

The Pearl engine family is part of the Rolls-Royce IntelligentEngine vision of a future where product and service become indistinguishable thanks to advancements in digital capability. As well as a new-generation Engine Health Monitoring System that introduces advanced vibration detection, the family benefits from the incorporation of advanced remote engine diagnostics. It is also enabled for bi-directional communications, allowing for easy remote reconfiguration of engine-monitoring features from the ground. Cloud-based analytics, smart algorithms and Artificial Intelligence continue to play an increasing role in delivering exceptional levels of availability and greater peace of mind for our customers.

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 About Rolls-Royce Holdings plc

  1. Rolls-Royce pioneers the power that matters to connect, power and protect society. We have pledged to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions in our operations by 2030. We joined the UN Race to Zero campaign in 2020, and have committed to ensuring our new products will be compatible with net zero operation by 2030, and all products will be compatible with net zero by 2050.
  2. Rolls-Royce has customers in more than 150 countries, comprising more than 400 airlines and leasing customers, 160 armed forces and navies, and more than 5,000 power and nuclear customers.
  3. Annual underlying revenue was £11.76 billion in 2020 and we invested £1.25 billion on research and development. We also support a global network of 28 University Technology Centres, which position Rolls-Royce engineers at the forefront of scientific research.
  4. Rolls-Royce Holdings plc is a publicly traded company (LSE:RR., ADR: RYCEY, LEI: 213800EC7997ZBLZJH69).

 For further information, please contact:

Stefan Wriege
External Communications – Business Aviation & Rolls-Royce Deutschland
Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG
Tel +49 (0)171 6130802

stefan.wriege@rolls-royce.com

Source: Rolls-Royce

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BOC Aviation Selects Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Engines to Power up to 25 More Airbus A320neo Family Aircraft

Pratt & Whitney announced that BOC Aviation has selected Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines to power its latest order of 10 firm and 15 option Airbus A320neo family aircraft. The aircraft are expected to enter service beginning in 2022.

“The GTF powers a significant proportion of our A320neo family fleet and we are delighted to be ordering more,“ said Robert Martin, MD & CEO of BOC Aviation. “The GTF is a highly efficient engine that continues to deliver cost savings and environmental benefits to our airline customers.”

BOC Aviation previously ordered 25 GTF-powered A320neo family aircraft, which have been delivered to operators worldwide. The lessor has also completed numerous sale-and-leaseback agreements with GTF-powered aircraft at Middle East Airlines and Wizz Air. The company also previously acquired 178 A320ceo family aircraft with V2500® engines. BOC Aviation is a leading global aircraft leasing company with a fleet of 536 aircraft owned, managed and on-order aircraft in service.

“We thank BOC Aviation for its continued confidence in the GTF engine,” said Rick Deurloo, chief commercial officer at Pratt & Whitney. “We have a strong, almost 25-year relationship with BOC Aviation and we look forward to supporting its latest order of game-changing GTF engines.”

Since entering service in early 2016, the GTF engine for the Airbus A320neo family has delivered on its promised ability to reduce fuel burn and carbon emissions by up to 16 percent, noise footprint by 75 precent and regulated emissions by 50 percent to the CAEP/6 regulatory standard. The engine’s unique geared fan is the right architecture for the future with a long runway for further development. Pratt & Whitney is committed to continuing to invest in evolving propulsion systems to power the next generation of commercial aircraft.

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Aviation Capital Group Selects Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Engines to Power Up to 17 More Airbus A320neo Family Aircraft

Pratt & Whitney today announced that Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a leading aircraft operating lessor, has selected Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines to power an additional 10 firm Airbus A320neo family aircraft, bringing its total to 40 firm GTF-powered A320neo family aircraft. ACG also has the option to power an additional 7 A320neo family aircraft with GTF engines.

“We are committed to giving our customers the most efficient and advanced technology possible, and we are happy to do so with this latest tranche of GTF-powered aircraft,” said Steven C. Udvar-Hazy, Senior Vice President, Original Equipment Manufacturers Relations and Market Development at ACG.

ACG currently owns or manages 95 aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney engines, which also include PW1500G-powered Airbus A220 aircraft, V2500®-powered Airbus A320ceo family aircraft and PW2000-powered Boeing 757 aircraft.

We’re grateful for ACG’s continued confidence in our game-changing GTF engines,” said Rick Deurloo, Chief Commercial Officer at Pratt & Whitney. “GTF-powered aircraft are helping to lead the recovery around the world, while delivering unmatched efficiency, mature reliability and world-class operating costs. We look forward to supporting to ACG and its customers with these engines.”

Since entering service in early 2016, the GTF engine for the Airbus A320neo family has delivered on its promised ability to reduce fuel burn and carbon emissions by up to 16 percent, noise footprint by 75 percent and regulated emissions by 50 percent to the CAEP/6 regulatory standard. The engine’s unique geared fan is the right architecture for the future with a long runway for further development. Pratt & Whitney is committed to continuing to invest in evolving propulsion systems to power the next generation of commercial aircraft.

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SITA helps Flyr take off with solutions for connectivity and efficiency

As Flyr AS, a new low-cost airline based in Norway, takes to the skies, it has turned to SITA to deliver a wide range of solutions that help boost operational efficiencies, reduce carbon emissions, and streamline border processes for a smoother passenger experience. Based at Oslo Gardermoen Airport, Flyr operates flights within Norway and between Norway and European leisure destinations, having completed its first commercial flight on 30 June.

In the air, Flyr has implemented SITA’s eWAS Pilot and eWAS Dispatch to provide pilots and dispatchers real-time access to accurate multi-source weather reports. eWAS Pilot, an application used by 67,000 pilots worldwide, provides accurate 4D weather forecasts and real-time updates from various sources to warn about weather hazards such as thunderstorms, lightning, clear air turbulence, strong winds, icing, and even volcanic ash. Cloud-based eWAS Dispatch incorporates this data into a next-generation flight tracking system which reduces dispatchers’ workload by streamlining flight monitoring.

Together, the solutions help Flyr optimize decision-making and efficiency for flight route planning to save fuel and reduce carbon emissions, all while ensuring a more comfortable service for passengers.

To connect air and ground operations, Flyr has adopted SITA’s AIRCOM® Cockpit Services and AIRCOM® FlightMessenger. AIRCOM® FlightMessenger, the air transport industry’s leading solution for the management and integration of operational communications, supports operational efficiencies for Flyr through improved air-to-ground communication.

On the ground, the addition of SITA Messaging connects Flyr to their partners and over 2,400 air transport industry actors via fully-managed message distribution services, while SITA’s Community Connect DCS service is providing Flyr network connectivity across approximately 10 airports.

SITA’s WorldTracer® desktop management and tracing modules will be operational in October and provide Flyr a single, standardized solution for reporting and repatriating mishandled bags. This will help Flyr to streamline operations and improve the passenger experience. With a global database, WorldTracer® can locate mishandled bags quickly and effectively, saving time and money and enhancing the customer experience.

Starting in October, Flyr will also be able to provide passenger and crew data as required by destination governments using SITA’s API PNR Gateway. With an agreement initially covering France and Spain, the solution will enable Flyr to dynamically and quickly add countries as they expand their operations in the European market, providing a single feed to each government on behalf of Flyr that is timely, secure, and compliant with government regulations.

Alf Sagen, CIO of Flyr, said: “We are glad to have adopted SITA’s tried and tested solutions, which have supported the smooth take-off of our commercial operations. Having a trusted industry partner on our side makes a huge difference as we establish our offering, assuring passengers that we will provide the best experience possible while simultaneously boosting our operational efficiencies. The SITA teams’ attentiveness to our needs from the outset only makes us more confident in our collaboration, which we look forward to continuing.”

Sergio Colella, SITA President for Europe, said: “We are proud that Flyr has selected SITA solutions to start its operations. We have delivered to the new airline a complete suite of industry-leading solutions, spanning flight planning optimization, air-to-ground communications, baggage tracing, and border management to streamline the passenger experience. We are confident that the added efficiencies provided by our solutions will contribute to Flyr’s sustainable development, supporting its low-cost model. We look forward to a long and fruitful partnership with Flyr.”

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