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All Airbus factory sites SAF ready as Canada’s A220 home takes first delivery

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Joining their colleagues around the world, the Airbus A220 teams in Canada will now be able to use SAF for production, customer acceptance and test flights. On average, SAF can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 80% compared to traditional jet fuel. Management of SAF in Mirabel will be done using the mass balance principle.

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First Emirates Airbus A350 set to arrive in Dubai as airline takes delivery

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The newest Emirates member will be powered by a blend of jet fuel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) when the aircraft makes its ferry flight. Emirates The first 50 A350s ordered by Emirates were announced at the Dubai Airshow in 2019, with the carrier extending the purchase by 15 jets four years later in 2023.

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TARMAC Aerosave to recycle three more A380s to boost global spare parts pool  

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It is understood that the three A380s in question are already in long-term storage at LDE so no ferry flights will be needed before work can begin. TARMAC Aerosave The program is being underwritten by the growing demand for A380 parts from the airlines that continue to fly the largest of the Airbus passenger jets.

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Emirates takes delivery of its first A350 today

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The aircraft was officially handed over this morning to Emirates and will soon embark on its ferry flight from Toulouse (TLS) to Dubai today at 1600hrs local time. The delivery flight for the newest member of the Emirates fleet was powered by a blend of jet fuel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

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Using Vaunt: How To Catch Empty-Leg Chartered Flights For Cheap?

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Flying in private jets is usually perceived as one of the most expensive ways to get around - and it can be, with flights between Paris and London selling for around 5,500 ($6,000) with a local charter operator.

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TAAG Angolan Airlines takes delivery of its first Airbus A220: pictures 

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Airbus The latest addition to the airline’s fleet is set to depart Canada in the coming days for its ferry flight to its new base at Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport in Luanda. According to ch-aviation, TAAG Angola Airlines currently operates a fleet of 23 aircraft, in a mix of jet and turboprop-powered planes.

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AV-8B Harrier II Arrives At The Hickory Aviation Museum

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On Monday, July 15th, the McDonnell Douglas AV-8B+ Harrier II made its final landing after a ferry flight from the nearby Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point in North Carolina. The renowned “Jump Jet” will join the expanding collection of aircraft on display at the Hickory Aviation Museum.