Tag: Aviation

Aviation leaders launch first in-flight 100% sustainable aviation fuel emissions study on commercial passenger jet

Stuart Mitchell

A team of aerospace specialists has launched the world’s first in-flight emissions study using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on a wide-body commercial passenger aircraft. Airbus, German research centre DLR, Rolls-Royce and SAF producer Neste have teamed up to start the pioneering ‘Emission and Climate Impact of Alternative Fuels’ (ECLIF3) project looking into the effects of 100% SAF on aircraft emissions and performance. Findings from the study – to be carried out on the ground and in the air using an Airbus A350-900 aircraft powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines…

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ATCA and Raytheon launch scholarship for women in aviation

Stuart Mitchell

The Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) and Raytheon Company will offer a new scholarship program to encourage women to pursue degrees in aviation related fields. This is ATCA’s first scholarship specifically geared towards advancing women in the field. “This new scholarship aims to encourage women to pursue exciting and challenging career opportunities in aviation and air traffic control,” said Dave Wajsgras, president of Raytheon Intelligence, Information and Services. “Our goal is to help close the distinct gender gap in the air traffic control field.” Administered by ATCA, the Raytheon Women…

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