New ATR Model Boasts Improved Efficiency, Cabin Comforts, and More for Regional Operators

Regional aircraft manufacturer ATR, handed over the very first PW127XT-equipped ATR 72-600, delivering it to launch customer Air Corsica. Air Corsica has more to come following their order at last year's Dubai Airshow where they signed an order for 5 aircraft, building on their commuter turboprop fleet with some cutting-edge engine technology. The PW127XT offers all the same reliability of its predecessors, building on that foundation with a 20% reduction in maintenance costs.

Updated Information Covers Recent Changes in CFRs for Pilots, Dispatchers

ASA has published their 4th edition of Air Carrier Operations, updating the handbook for airline-bound students. The book helps acquaint would-be carrier employees on the many regulations required of those flying for both Part 121 and 135 operators, getting pilots used to the wide world of regulatory compliance. The book should prove useful to both students and professionals, helping them navigate the sometimes baffling scale of applicable rules and laws that govern their work.

Order for 15 Jets Reinforces Ties with Airbus

Croatia Airlines, the country's flag carrier, has signed a deal for the purchase of 6 A220-300 aircraft. In addition to the purchase, the airline plans to lease 9 A220s, bringing the total to 15 bound for Croatia. The A220s will replace aging legacy aircraft throughout the company fleet, taking advantage of new-generation upgrades and cutting operational costs with increased efficiencies.  

With Regulatory Clouds Gathering on the Horizon, Brands Giddy Up on Decarbonization

Airbus and Neste have signed a Memorandum of Understanding supporting the production and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) throughout the aviation industry. The companies have joined hands to "accelerate the aviation sector’s transition to SAF," aiming to bolster the use of the new fuel through increased production, distribution, and awareness.