Cooperation between CFM and Airbus

CFM International (CFM), a 50/50 joint-stock company established by GE and Safran Aircraft Engines, and Airbus have signed an agreement to collaborate on the hydrogen demonstration program to be held in the mid-2020s.

The program aims to test a hydrogen-powered direct-combustion engine on the ground and in flight, in preparation for the commissioning of a zero-emissions aircraft by 2035.

CFM will replace the combustion chamber, fuel system and control system of a GE PassportTM turbo fan to run on hydrogen. This engine assembled in the USA; It was chosen because of its physical size, advanced turbo machinery and fuel flow capacity. The engine will be mounted on the aft fuselage of the flight test platform so that engine emissions, including traces of condensation, can be monitored separately from the emissions of the engines powering the aircraft. CFM will conduct an extensive ground test program prior to flight testing with the A380 flight test platform.

The program will use an A380 flight test platform equipped with liquid hydrogen tanks, prepared at Airbus facilities in France and Germany. Airbus will determine the requirements for the hydrogen propulsion system, oversee the flight test and will provide an A380 platform to test the hydrogen combustion engine while cruise.

Gaël Méheust, CFM Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Hydrogen combustion capability is one of the core technologies we are developing and maturing as part of the CFM RISE Programme. “With the combination of capabilities and experience from CFM, our parent companies and Airbus, we have a really great team that can successfully introduce our hydrogen propulsion system.”

Sabine Klauke, Airbus Chief Technology Officer, said: “This is the most important step at Airbus to usher in a new era in hydrogen-powered aircraft since our ZEROe concepts were unveiled in September 2020.” “This international partnership, which draws on the experience of engine manufacturers in America and Europe to advance hydrogen combustion technology, sends a clear message that our industry is committed to achieving zero-emission flights.”

CFM set Airbus's Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions in the aviation industry by 2050 in October 2021 to make zero-emission aircraft a reality by developing and testing the technology needed within the ambitious timeframe. He shares his determination to keep his promise.

 

Together, CFM, GE and Safran Aircraft Engines maintain a deep-rooted relationship with Airbus, and these partners demonstrate an excellent track record in providing high-performance products that meet the needs of airline customers.

Lufthansa suspends flights to Russia

German airline Lufthansa has suspended its flights to and from Russia for a week.

In a statement from the company, "Lufthansa will not use Russian airspace for the next 7 days due to the current and newly developing regulatory situation. During this period, flights to Russia will be stopped." statement was included.

In the statement, it was emphasized that the planes in the Russian airspace will leave the field in a short time, and it was stated that the situation is closely followed and close contact with national and international authorities

EU bans aircraft supply to Russia

The European Union banned the supply and rental of aircraft to Russia, as well as their insurance and maintenance

Thus, all aircraft purchased from Europe will be returned to their owners. The ban covers old contracts.

It was learned that the Ministry of Transport of Russia is planning a meeting for a solution.

Two more countries closed their airspace to Russia!

The effect of the Russia-Ukraine war on aviation continues.

After some countries closed their airspace to Russian planes, the two countries took the same decision today. According to the information obtained; Estonia and Latvia also completely closed their airspace to Russia.

Latvian Transport Minister Tālis Linkaits said in a statement; He stated that the decision will be announced after the government

LOT suspends Russia flights!

The Polish airline LOT operates in Moscow and St. Petersburg, it announced that it would develop alternative routes for transit flights.

Poland's flag carrier airline, LOT, operates in Moscow and St. Petersburg announced that it was suspending its flights. The decision came after Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki instructed the Council of Ministers to prepare a decree to close Polish airspace to flights by Russian airlines. 

LOT Press Spokesperson Krzysztof Moczulski stated that after the decision to suspend flights, passengers staying in Russia will be contacted and that they will create alternative routes for transit flights

What's SWIFT?

SWIFT, which is the abbreviation of Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication, also means "quick, fast, quick" in English. Basically, SWIFT, a messaging system used by banks for fast and secure cross-border payments, is one of the most important structures that facilitates the flow of international trade. It is even possible to say that it is the most basic mechanism in this field.

Airbus delivered 142 aircraft to China in 2021

Airbus announced that they delivered a total of 142 commercial commercial aircraft to the Chinese market in 2021.

Thus, China maintained its position as Airbus's largest market in the world. Deliveries to this country accounted for 23 percent of Airbus' total sales in 2021 as well.

On the other hand, the number of Airbuses delivered to China in 2021 increased by 40 percent compared to 2020. Of the 142 commercial aircraft China bought in 2021, 130 are narrow-body, single-aisle; 12 of them are wide-body aircraft. As of the end of last year, there were approximately 2,100 Airbuses among commercial aircraft in service in the Chinese civil aviation market. Meanwhile, more than 330 Airbus helicopters are in service in the Chinese market.

Bulgaria closes its airspace to Russian flights!

The Bulgarian Minister of Transport said that this decision is a result of the escalation of the military conflict and a sign of solidarity with Ukraine.

Britain also expanded the flight ban decision it took yesterday and included Russian private jets in the ban.

Transport Minister Grant Shapps used the following statements in his post on Twitter:

"(Russian President Vladimir) Putin's actions are illegal and anyone taking advantage of Russia's aggression in Ukraine is not welcome here. I have extended our ban so that no Russian private jet can fly or land in UK airspace. (Decision) Effective from now on. "

Britain announced yesterday that it will impose sanctions on the largest Russian airline company Aeroflot for Russia's attack on Ukraine.

After the said decision, the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency also stated that the British aviation authorities took "unfriendly" decisions towards Russian aircraft and said, "As of February 25, aircraft owned by the UK, registered in the UK or leased by someone affiliated with the UK, will be transferred to Russian airspace. They are prohibited from entering." had used the phrase.

Aeroflot suspends flights to Poland and Czech Republic!

Russian airline Aeroflot announced that it has stopped flights to Poland and the Czech Republic.

It was stated that the company decided to stop its flights to Czechia and Poland from February 28 to March 28.

Russians hacked British Airways: Flights stopped

It was stated that Russian hackers hacked the systems of the British airline company British Airways.

The official website of British Airways is currently unavailable. While it is claimed that the systems of British Airways were hacked by Russian hackers, all operations of the company from Heathrow Airport were stopped. 

In the statement made by British Airways, it was stated that there was no cyber attack, and there was an access problem due to a technical problem