During 2019, the air sector transported 4,500 million passengers, which meant the production of 900 million tons of CO2. Which would be approximately 2% of global carbon emissions. By 2050, it is estimated that the number of passengers will double, which would also mean doubling the emission of CO2. This prediction sparked environmental mobilization, with […]
Thailand plans to open a national shipping company, to minimize dependence on foreign vessels. The announcement of this new plan was made by the Ministry of Transport of Thailand, adding that another objective is to encourage commercial exchange in Thailand. Although it is still in the study phase, Saksayam Chidchob, Thailand’s Transport Minister, said that […]
Rolls Royce presented its new marine automation portfolio called MTU NautLQ the last September 14. The new range of products is made for ship control systems and platform management for all types of ultra-modern vessels. As well as older ones, thus allowing the collection and analysis of both own and third-party data with great efficiency […]
Airbus has started the process of assembling its prototype “green wing” within its “Wing of Tomorrow” technology research program. This program will test each of the wing aerodynamic materials and technologies while investigating how to improve wing fabrication to meet future demand as the industry recovers. Airbus plans to build three life-size prototypes: the first […]
Interferry 2021 arrives in Santander, after being postponed due to the pandemic. This year, Interferry 2021 celebrates its 45th anniversary in Santander, the home port that serves Brittany Ferries and this year will host Interferry, to take the maritime industry into the future. “It has never been more important for the entire ferry industry to […]
After many tests of autonomous navigation, the first ships without crew members are ready to set sail and begin to serve next October. This type of autonomous vessel has been developed mainly for the transport of river, and coastal cargo and according to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) it has been working continuously since 2017 […]
The United States announced its goal of reducing aviation-generated pollutant emissions by 20% by 2030, to reach net neutrality by 2050. According to the US president, they are seeking to establish tax credits to promote the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), to offset the high production costs of this hydrocarbon. SAF is a type […]
Wright Electric and its zero-emissions engine has been presented. This is a great step for the development of a friendly aircraft with the environment, that is, zero emissions. Wright Electric has already tested a ‘2-megawatt electric powertrain’ engine. Which is one of the most powerful electric propulsion engines, and will be implemented in the aircraft. […]
The aircraft manufacturer Airbus has put a rental model to the test that has paid off. Since several airlines put their A321Neo aircraft to the test they have made the purchase decision to renew their fleet. At this time it is sighted a definitive reactivation of air transport. The A321Neo model that has 232 seats, […]
Danish container shipping company Maersk will invest approximately $1.4 billion in a greener fleet. There will be eight new vessels, which will be powered by cleanly manufactured methanol rather than petroleum-based fuel, generating annual savings in carbon dioxide emissions of around 1 million tons. The ships will be assembled by Hyundai Heavy Industries and will […]
Alaska Adopts a Robot Dog to Protect Air SafetyApril 12, 2024 - 9:00 amIn an effort to improve airport safety and reduce the risks of collisions between aircraft and wildlife, Fairbanks International Airport, located in Alaska, is taking a bold step into the future by introducing a new member to its team: a Boston Dynamics robot dog named “Aurora.” This airport, the second largest in the state, is […]