Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives   Airlines   Thales  
FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Thales and Amelia declare large‑scale success for contrail‑avoidance system, eye 2030 commercial rollout

Thales and French carrier Amelia completed a 12‑month, large‑scale deployment of a contrail‑avoidance system that integrated into day‑to‑day operations and reportedly reduced the climate impact of affected flights by about 70%. Thales plans expanded trials ahead of a possible commercial roll‑out by 2030.

2026-03-19T05:35:04.739727-07:00
Europe   M&A   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Policy & Regulation   Airlines   TAP Air Portugal  
aerotelegraph.com • Benjamin Recklies

(DE) Portugal requires TAP buyer to strengthen all airports | aeroTELEGRAPH

By aerotelegraph.com: IAG, Air France-KLM und die Lufthansa Group müssen bis zum 2. April ihre unverbindlichen Angebote für TAP abgeben. Der portugiesische Ministerpräsident fordert, dass potenzielle Investoren alle Flughäfen des Landes stärken müssen.

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2026-03-19T05:34:43.242808-07:00
Supply Chain   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus   Airbus A320   Airlines  
Reuters • Tim Hepher

Exclusive: Airbus seeks Pratt & Whitney damages over engine delays, sources say

By Reuters: Airbus is ramping up pressure on U.S. engine maker Pratt & Whitney by pursuing potential damages in an escalating dispute over late engine shipments as it struggles to lift aircraft production, two people familiar with the matter said.

2026-03-19T04:10:01.578765-07:00