Global airport ground support equipment (GSE) manufacturer Mallaghan just deployed what it says is North America’s first ever fully electric refrigerated catering truck designed specifically for the aviation industry. Co-developed by Mallagha and International Motors (formerly Navistar), the Mallaghan CT6000E was unveiled at a ceremony at Logan International Airport in Boston that was attended by … Continue reading “Is this America’s first electric refrigerated catering truck for aviation?”
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Japan is quickly becoming a hub for eVTOL and air taxi technology. This morning, Archer Aviation announced it is the latest sustainable aviation developer to sign a deal in the region and implement aerial taxi transportation, beginning with Soracle Corporation’s purchase of up to 100 Midnight eVTOL aircraft. As mentioned above, Japan, although slow in … Continue reading “Archer Aviation signs a joint venture with Soracle to bring eVTOL air taxi services to Japan”
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The new Mercedes-Benz eEconic is a first of its kind all-electric tanker truck helping to reduce emissions at Airbus’ Donauwörth facility by pumping sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) into new Airbus Helicopters. Co-developed with Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks and aircraft support specialists ROHR Spezialfahrzeuge GmbH, this eEconic tanked is fitted with a 16,500 liter fueling rig specially … Continue reading “Charge once, refuel for a week with Mercedes-Benz eEconic SAF tanker”
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Biofuel trade groups and major U.S. airlines applauded the tax-credit rules, which allow producers to subtract from their overall emissions if they do things like use renewable electricity, deploy carbon capture and storage, and source crops from farmers who use so-called “climate-smart” agricultural practices. Gevo, the potential loan-guarantee recipient, says it’s planning to adopt all … Continue reading “DOE makes $3B commitment to two sustainable aviation fuel projects”
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A problem with CrowdStrike crippled Microsoft systems and grounded planes at airports around the world last week, but there’s good news hiding in airports, too. Luxavation subsidiary ExecuJet is making real progress decarbonizing ground transport . Luxaviation Group is one of the largest business aircraft and helicopter operators worldwide headquartered in Luxembourg (which is sort … Continue reading “CrowdStrike is grabbing headlines but Luxaviation is busy electrifying airports”
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Southwest Airlines is the latest major airline to explore the possibility of eVTOL air taxi travel and has chosen Archer Aviation’s technology to help get it there. The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a network of electric air taxi operations across multiple airports, beginning in California. Electric vertical takeoff … Continue reading “Southwest Airlines signs MoU to develop an eVTOL air taxi network with Archer Aviation”