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United invests in algae to SAF technology
US airline United aims to power its fleet with microalgae-derived Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the future following a new investment.United has invested $5m in algae-based fuel producer Viridos to support the production of SAF made from algae, an abundant and scalable resource that can be grown and harvested without ...
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InsightsPartnerships key for United Cargo's growth
United is striving to keep its customers onside, evolve strategic partnerships and focus on re-establishing a strong network, explains Ian Putzger.The resurgence in passenger traffic appears not to have dented United Airlines’ cargo business.Although widebodies reverted to passenger routes, the carrier outperformed most other airlines on cargo in the third ...
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NewsZero-emission hydrogen bid for United
United is investing hydrogen-electric engines. Photo: UnitedUp to 100 zero-emission, 100% hydrogen-electric engines could be used on United Express regional aircraft by 2028.United has taken an equity stake in hydrogen-electric engine developer ZeroAvia that gives it the ability to purchase the ZA2000-RJ engines and, according to United, will make it ...
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NewsUnited first to fly aircraft full of passengers using 100% SAF
United has operated a flight that will serve as a turning point in the industry’s effort to combat climate change.For the first time in aviation history, a commercial carrier flew an aircraft full of passengers using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).US carrier United has also announced the second round of ...
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Menzies Aviation wins deal to serve United Airlines in Australia
Ground handler Menzies Aviation has won two new cargo contracts with United Airlines in Australia.From late May, Menzies will begin its three-year cargo handling contracts for United Airlines at Sydney and Melbourne airports.The deal also includes ground handling services at Brisbane when United resumes its flights there.Alistair Reid, executive vice ...
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FAA orders emergency PW4000 inspections as airlines ground certain 777s
The US Federal Aviation Administration is ordering emergency inspections of some Pratt & Whitney PW4000-powered Boeing 777-200s in response to a February 20 in-flight uncontained engine failure, reports FlightGlobal.The event has also prompted United Airlines and Japan to ground PW4000-powered 777s. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) says the February ...