Delta Air Lines Takes Delivery of Sustainable Aviation Fuel at Portland International Airport
Delta Air Lines recently received over 400,000 gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at Portland International Airport (PDX) in Oregon. The SAF, made from waste-derived feedstock, was supplied by Shell and blended with traditional jet fuel before being delivered to PDX via barge, truck, and pipeline. This marked the first commercial-scale SAF uplift at PDX, with the airport’s director, Dan Pippenger, expressing excitement over the potential for improved air quality and reduced greenhouse gas emissions in their community.
However, Delta also warned that SAF is currently in short supply globally due to its nascent technology and high cost. They emphasized the importance of scaling up production and bringing SAF to new markets, like Portland, in order to make a significant impact on reducing emissions in the aviation industry.
Fiji’s Nadi International Airport Invests in Upgrading Baggage Handling System
Fiji’s Nadi International Airport (NAN) is investing $26 million to upgrade its baggage handling system. The project, overseen by Fiji Airports, includes modernizing the check-in counter conveyor, installing advanced, high-tech machines for enhanced security and efficiency, and providing automatic bag drops in partnership with Collins Aerospace. The airport has awarded a contract to France-based Alstef Group to provide and install conveyor belts for the system.
TSA on Track to Screen Record Number of Passengers in 2025
The U. S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that they are on pace to screen more passengers at U. S. airports in 2025 than in any year since their establishment in 2001. Over the Labor Day holiday weekend in the U. S. , TSA screened nearly 10. 4 million passengers, an increase of 3. 3% compared to the same period in 2024. August 29th saw the highest volume ever for the Friday before Labor Day, with 2. 97 million passengers screened. This marks the 15th busiest single day in the agency’s history, with eight of the top 10 busiest days occurring since May 23rd.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Air France Introduce System for Passengers with Short Connection Times
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Air France have launched a system aimed at expediting the transit process for passengers with limited time to make a connection. Nearly half of the 140,000 Air France passengers handled daily at CDG are connecting flights. When a connection time falls below a certain threshold, a “short connection pass” will be automatically provided to passengers via their smartphones. This pass grants them priority access at security and border control, and will soon be available through the Air France mobile app and WhatsApp. The system relies on real-time information sharing between the airline and CDG, including estimated walking times and expected wait times for security and border patrol clearance.
Boston Logan International Airport Closes Runway