The World of Aviation

Airbus has delivered its first H160 helicopter in the United States to PHI Aviation, marking the beginning of H160 operations in the country. The aircraft is the first of four H160 helicopters that PHI will operate for offshore transportation in the Gulf of Mexico. Before commencing commercial operations, the helicopter will undergo a route-proving programme

Boeing has delivered the first CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopter to the U.S. Army, marking a significant milestone in the military’s modernization efforts. The upgraded aircraft is the first of up to 465 Chinooks in the Army’s fleet that will be modernized to the new Block II configuration. Heather McBryan, vice president and program manager

American Airlines has published its 2023 Sustainability Report, detailing efforts to address climate change and decarbonize aviation operations. The report outlines key initiatives from 2023, including a collaboration with Breakthrough Energy and Google Research on contrail avoidance, which could help reduce the industry’s climate impact. American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said: “Thanks to the hard

Queenstown Airport is set to become the first in Australasia to install an advanced runway safety system, with work scheduled to begin this spring. The airport will invest over $20 million to install engineered materials arresting system (EMAS) beds at both ends of its main runway. EMAS technology is designed to safely stop aircraft that

Air Canada has announced an agreement with BOC Aviation Limited to acquire eight Boeing 737-8 aircraft, set to enter service in 2025. The new planes will undergo required modifications before joining Air Canada’s fleet, initially operating with a single Economy class layout. Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer of Air Canada, said: “We look

Star Alliance’s Los Angeles International Airport lounge has been named North America’s Leading Airport Lounge at the World Travel Awards for the fifth year running. The award was announced at the Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony held in Saint Vincent on 1 July 2024. Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias said: “Our aim at Star