News

ANSP

Skyguide continues to improve its energy efficiency

23rd June 2021

Skyguide is continuing its efforts to reduce fuel consumption from air traffic and to increase its use of clean energy increasing its energy efficiency by 52.4%.

Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker

USAF seeks commercial derivative tanker

22nd June 2021

The US Air Force is looking at commercially derived aircraft options for its Bridge Tanker programme to supplement the ongoing delivery of Boeing KC-46A tankers

Corendon Airlines

Corendon Airlines to launch services at Glasgow Airport

22nd June 2021

The carrier is set to offer two destinations to Turkey from the Scottish hub, with a total capacity of 50,000 seats

Africa

Qatar Airways to launch two new African routes

22nd June 2021

The destinations will become the airline’s fifth and sixth in Africa since the start of the pandemic

HIAL

HIAL reveals plans to initiate Inverness windfarm development

22nd June 2021

The group plan to choose a tender for the new project by September 2021

Iceland

Free Icelandic Mesh

22nd June 2021

Orbx has released Iceland Mesh for Microsoft Flight Simulator for free.

Insitu

Blackjack and ScanEagle production ceiling increased

22nd June 2021

The US Naval Air Systems Command has awarded Insitu a contract modification that increases the ceiling to provide additional air vehicles, support equipment and spares for the RQ-21A Blackjack and ScanEagle unmanned systems

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Van Nuys Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Out Now

22nd June 2021

The latest US destination to be released by Orbx is KVNY Van Nuys Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

BAC

Bahrain Airport Company receives safety accreditation

22nd June 2021

The award was presented to the organisation for its efforts in preventing workplace injuries and improving health standards

Apron Reconstruction

Ford Airport commended by ASCE for apron revamp

22nd June 2021

The engineering achievement was awarded to the hub for its construction, expansion and community involvement

IAS

Iberia to supply handling to over 100 airlines this summer

22nd June 2021

On peak days the company expects to reach 80% of 2019’s peak-day volume

Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker

USAF seeks new tankers through KC-Y programme

22nd June 2021

The USAF has formally launched its KC-Y programme, which seeks to source a new commercial derivative tanker aircraft from a qualified, interested manufacturer to supplement its Boeing KC-46A Pegasus fleet from 2029