Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market to pass $41 billion by 2032
The sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market size was valued at USD 1.3 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach USD 41.6 billion by 2032 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 46.9%. The focus on sustainable fuel sources for air transport is a critical response to the environmental challenges of aviation emissions. As the aviation industry grows, so does its carbon footprint, highlighting the urgent need for eco-friendly...
IATA record-breaking year of safety for global air transport
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reports 2023 to be one of the safest years for airline operations, with several parameters showing their best ever safety results. IATA confirms that there were no hull loses of fatal accidents involving passenger jet aircraft in 2023, although there was a single fatal accident in January 2023 when a Yeti Airlines ATR-72 turboprop crashed shortly after departure from Pokhara Airport...
AXIS Flight Simulations unveil ‘roll-on roll-off’ pilot training solution
AXIS Flight Simulation unveils the AX-D Flex, which is the first front-loading “roll-on roll-off” pilot simulator solution, enabling pilots to train on multiple aircraft configurations. The AX-D Flex can be configured for a variety of aircraft types from business jets to mid-size airliners. The ‘mothership’ base platform serves as the basic simulator structure, housing core motion and visual display components....
USAF Eglin test pilots evaluate Pipistrel Velis Electro
After a quick taxi out to Duke Field’s runway, Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Geraghty spun up the 21-foot, electric aircraft’s 80-horsepower engine and zoomed forward. The Pipistrel Velis Electro quietly lifted off heading north as the sun dipped in the west around dusk. The 96th Test Wing commander was one of approximately 20 test pilot volunteers to try out the electric aircraft with the 35-foot wingspan during its three-week field trip...
What does it take to become an AG pilot
On board with AG pilot Patrick Cohen as he talks about some of the techniques AG pilots use when crop dusting. The popular YouTuber also discusses the skills needed to become a successful AG pilot. To reduce drift of the sprayed materials, agricultural pilots attempt to fly just above the crops being treated. Fields are often surrounded by obstacles such as trees, telephone lines, and farm buildings. Purpose-built agricultural...
Last call for CATS ATPL TK scholarship
UK commercial pilot theoretical knowledge trainer CATS Aviation in once again offering a full ATPL ground school scholarship. Those interested in applying will need to be quick to take advantage of this opportunity, worth £1,499.00, with the application window closing on 01 May 2024. The scholarship includes full access to the CATS web-based training system, iPad app, CATS Central Question Bank (CCQB) and virtual ground school...
