Iran hosted officials from Ukraine in a second round of talks overcompensation for Boeing 737 mistakenly shot down in January

Iran hosted officials from Ukraine in a second round of talks on Monday overcompensation for a Kiev-bound passenger mistakenly shot down in January, state media reported. Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 crashed shortly after taking off from the Iranian capital’s main airport on January 8. The Islamic republic admitted days later that its forces accidentally…

Remotely controlled electric ground vehicles for moving Iberia aircraft at Madrid and Barcelona Airports

In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, Iberia and its handling and maintenance units continue to invest in innovation and sustainability, and once again they are pioneering users of the latest technology. Iberia Airport Services handling unit has deployed new “green” pushback” tractors to move aircraft in the Madrid and Barcelona airports. The emissions-free electric…

SAS has taken delivery of its first of three A321LR

Scandinavian carrier SAS has taken delivery of its first of three A321LR on lease from Air Lease Corporation. The delivery flight from Airbus Hamburg to its home base in Copenhagen uses a 10 percent sustainable jet fuel blend. The initiative is part of SAS’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and Airbus’ objective to contributing…