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LFV successfully demonstrates the multiple remote tower air traffic control system at Malmö Airport 9 May, 2023 LFV has successfully demonstrated the multiple remote tower function at Malmö Sturup. This is an extension of the remote air traffic control system pioneered by LFV in 2015, first implemented at Örnsköldsvik Airport and now in operation at Sundsvall Timrå, Linköping City, Scandinavian Mountains, Kiruna and Åre Östersund airports. Read More >

Ground handling vehicles and equipment at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to operate on Neste MY Renewable Diesel 25 April, 2023 All diesel-powered ground handling vehicles and equipment at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport will be running on Neste MY Renewable DieselTM (produced from 100% renewable raw materials) from January 2023 onwards. Read More >

Qatar Airways Partners with Patria for MPL Cadet Pilot Training 11 April, 2023 The first intake of cadets, representing ten different nationalities, started their training at Patria´s bases in Finland and Spain, following the agreement between Patria and Qatar Airways for cadet pilot training. Read More >

The government gives LFV increased responsibility for unmanned aviation and extends the director general’s appointment 28 March, 2023 Image courtesy of LFV LFV’s scope of responsibility was extended on February 1st, which now includes the provision of information and services to support unmanned aviation. Ann Persson Griva, LFV’s director general, also had her appointment extended by a further three years to 31 March 2026. “Being able to lead the authority that is responsible […] Read More >

Emirates operates milestone demonstration flight with Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel 14 March, 2023 Image courtesy of Neste/Emirate Emirates, one of the world’s largest international airlines, conducted its first milestone demonstration flight on a Boeing 777-300ER using Neste’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to fully power one of its engines. The flight departed from Dubai International Airport (DXB) on January 30th and flew for over an hour over the city’s […] Read More >

New SAG Member: Welcome Roadscanners 10 June, 2022 We would like to say a warm welcome to Roadscanners, who join us as a Swedish Aviation Group Member. Read More >

New SAG Member: Welcome BAM! Bromma Air Maintenance 7 June, 2022 We would like to give a big welcome to Bromma Air Maintenance (BAM), who join us a Swedish Aviation Group Member. Read More >

New SAG Member: Welcome Neste! 1 June, 2022 We would like to say a warm welcome to Neste AB, who join us a Swedish Aviation Group Member. Read More >

Ten million kronor for aviation industry research 28 October, 2021 Mid Sweden University has been granted ten million kronor by VINNOVA for further research on the airport of the future. Read More >

Belgium chooses Saab’s solution for remote-controlled air traffic control 28 September, 2021 Belgium’s leading player in air traffic control, skeyes, has chosen Saab Digital Air Traffic Solutions (SDATS) as a supplier for a long-term framework agreement. Read More >