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Air New Zealand trials its first electric aircraft

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October 17, 2025
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The BETA ALIA CX300, currently registered N401NZ, took off from Tauranga Airport on Friday morning for its inaugural test flight. It will be based at Hamilton, then move to Wellington in December for another two months.

GSMA: North America mobile industry fuels $1.6T economic growth

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October 15, 2025
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A new report from the GSMA has revealed the immense economic growth power of the mobile industry across North America, with its contribution nearing $1.6 trillion in 2024. This figure represents five percent of the region’s total GDP and shows ho…

Aussie-first sustainable aviation fuel blending plant comes online

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October 15, 2025
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The facility, announced last year, is operated by Wagner Sustainable Fuels in partnership with Boeing and FlyORO, and is the first SAF blending terminal in the world to be co-located with an airport. It will allow “neat” SAF to be mixed with convention…

Aussie-first sustainable aviation fuel blending plant comes online

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October 15, 2025
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How Rolls-Royce Engines Differ From Pratt & Whitney Engines

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October 13, 2025
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The two engine manufacturers have much in common, but also some differentiating factors.

Why Do Pilots Sometimes Dump Fuel Before Landing?

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October 1, 2025
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Aircraft may need to dump fuel for a variety of reasons, ranging from medical emergencies to technical problems.

We have enough feedstock to meet sustainable fuel needs, says IATA

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September 24, 2025
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New research conducted by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), found that there is enough feedstock available to allow the airline industry to hit net zero within the next 25 years, and comes as the Australian Government continues to inv…

Government commits $1.1bn over next decade to sustainable fuel

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September 17, 2025
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Announced on Wednesday, the new ten-year Cleaner Fuels Program aims to stimulate investment from the private sector into on-shore production of fuels like SAF, with the first production of “drop-in” cleaner fuels that can serve as direct substitutes in…

Why Might The World’s Most Efficient Large Aero-Engine Have GE Worried?

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September 12, 2025
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The Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 EP boasts strong operational credentials.

EASA Green Lights Installation Of Drag-Reducing Fins On Boeing 737 NG Variants

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September 12, 2025
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VCT’s cutting-edge finlets are set to make a significant impact on aircraft performance and sustainability.