Markets

Respect defines the Spanish ceramic tile industry in 2025

Arnold Pinto 06/03/2025 0

ASCER continues to lead from the front VALENCIA, SPAIN — In 2025, the Spanish ceramic tiles industry distinguishes itself from the global competition through respect, a profoundly ingrained, unique European trait. This was the overarching message delivered to journalists from more than 24

Aviation Defence & Security

F-35 fleet surpasses one million flight hours

Arnold Pinto 05/03/2025 0

In a boost for Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin has announced that the global F-35 fleet has surpassed one million flight hours, underscoring the programme’s scale and pivotal role in ensuring air superiority for the United States and its allies worldwide. Lieutenant General Michael Schmidt, Programme Executive Officer for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Programme Office,

Business

TSMC to invest $100 billion in US semiconductor manufacturing

Arnold Pinto 05/03/2025 0

The largest FDI in US history TSMC has revealed plans to invest $100 billion in advanced semiconductor manufacturing in the United States. This investment will build upon the company’s current $65 billion initiative in Phoenix, Arizona, bringing the total investment in the Taiwanese company’s US operations to $165 billion. As part of this expansion, TSMC […]

Events Watches

Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025 gets ticking this April

Arnold Pinto 05/03/2025 0

Featuring 60 prestigious brands From April 1 to 7, 2025, Geneva will host one of the most anticipated events in the watchmaking industry—Watches and Wonders Geneva. This year, the event promises to be more exciting than ever, with 60 prestigious brands, including Bvlgari, and six new independent names, ready to unveil an array of exceptional […]

Events Tech

AI and 5G take centre stage at MWC25 Barcelona

Arnold Pinto 04/03/2025 0

Focus on $11 trillion connected future The much-anticipated MWC25 Barcelona, the world’s largest and most influential event for the connectivity industry, officially opened its doors on March 3. The event, which runs until March 6 at Fira Gran Via in the popular Spanish city, brings together leaders from various sectors. It focuses on a connected […]

Defence & Security

Pentagon deploys military units along US-Mexico border

Arnold Pinto 03/03/2025 0

To thwart illegal migrants, drug traffickers The Pentagon is accelerating efforts to fulfil US President Donald J. Trump’s directive to boost US military support units along the US-Mexico border by deploying a Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) and a General Support Aviation Battalion (GSAB) to the region. Pentagon Press Secretary Sean Parnell confirmed on March […]

Travel

Is yours among the 15 most powerful passports in 2025?

Arnold Pinto 03/03/2025 0

Singapore tops the global ranking In a world where global mobility is essential for work, study, and leisure, a strong passport facilitates travel, lowers costs, and provides greater access to international opportunities. For many, the value of a passport is measured by the number of countries a holder can visit without the need for a […]

Space

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 successfully lands on the Moon

Arnold Pinto 03/03/2025 0

With 10 NASA instruments onboard Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 has achieved a significant milestone, successfully landing on the Moon on March 2, 2025. The American lander touched down near Mons Latreille, a volcanic feature within the Mare Crisium basin, in the northeast quadrant of the Moon’s near side. The lunar touchdown is significant […]

Business

Vespia and Mastercard partner to speed up merchant onboarding

Arnold Pinto 02/03/2025 0

Including in the Middle East Vespia, an Estonian business verification (KYB) solution and Mastercard have partnered to revolutionise the merchant onboarding process. The collaboration will enable businesses in financial sectors across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EEMEA), and Asia-Pacific (AP) regions to onboard merchants up to 90%

Aviation Energy Sustainability

Azzera adds new ReFuelEU module to CELESTE platform to simplify compliance

Arnold Pinto 02/03/2025 0

To comply with EU mandate Sustainability solutions provider Azzera has unveiled a powerful new module to help business and commercial aviation operators comply with the European Union’s (EU) ReFuelEU mandate. This latest addition to Azzera’s CELESTE platform strengthens the company’s commitment to simplifying emissions management and sustainability compliance,

Aviation Travel

Global air travellers’ numbers poised to soar to 22.3 billion by 2053

Arnold Pinto 02/03/2025 0

Despite short-term uncertainties Airports Council International (ACI) World has unveiled its projected Airport Traffic Forecasts for 2024-2053, forecasting significant global passenger traffic growth over the next three decades. According to the latest report, global passenger numbers are expected to soar to 17.7 billion by 2043 and 22.3 billion by 2053—nearly 2.4 times

Space

NASA unveils new approach to Mars Sample Return Programme

Arnold Pinto 01/03/2025 0

Involving 2 two landing architectures NASA has unveiled a new strategy for its Mars Sample Return Programme. The US space agency will pursue two landing architectures concurrently to increase the likelihood of successfully returning the first Martian rock and sediment samples to Earth. This will foster competition and innovation while reducing costs and ensuring timely

Business Space

Eutelsat awards major contract to Airbus

Arnold Pinto 01/03/2025 0

For OneWeb LEO constellation extension Airbus Defence and Space has been awarded a contract by Eutelsat to extend its OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. The agreement marks a new phase in developing OneWeb’s global satellite network, designed to provide high-speed internet access worldwide. Under the contract terms, Airbus will be responsible for

Aviation Business

Pratt & Whitney wins $1.5 billion USAF contract

Arnold Pinto 27/02/2025 0

For F-22 Raptors’ F119 engines Pratt & Whitney, a division of RTX, has secured a $1.5 billion contract to sustain the F119 engines that power the US Air Force’s F-22 Raptor fighter jets. The three-year agreement aims to enhance the readiness and reliability of more than 400 F119 engines, which have collectively flown over 900,000 […]

Cybersecurity

IoT cybersecurity: 28 billion devices to be secured by 2028 globally

Arnold Pinto 27/02/2025 0

Weak IoT security poses huge enterprise risks A new report by Juniper Research has revealed that the number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices globally protected by cybersecurity solutions will soar to 28 billion by 2028, marking a significant increase from 14 billion in 2024. This growth, representing more than 100%, reflects the expanding role […]

Cybersecurity Events

BlackDice to showcase AI-powered cybersecurity solutions at MWC25 Barcelona

Arnold Pinto 27/02/2025 0

Especially for telco operators BlackDice, a leader in AI-powered cybersecurity solutions for telecom operators, will showcase its cutting-edge cybersecurity platform at MWC25 Barcelona from March 3 to 6, 2025. The company will exhibit at Hall 7, Booth 7A9, demonstrating how its innovative approach gives telecom operators a competitive edge in protecting their networks and

Aviation Business

Cathay Group reports robust January 2025 traffic figures

Arnold Pinto 26/02/2025 0

Marking strong start to the year The Cathay Group has commenced 2025 with significant passenger numbers growth and its global network expansion. In January 2025, the group achieved a 37% increase in passenger traffic compared to the same month in 2024, marking a strong start to the year. On January 25, 2025, during the peak […]

Aviation

Nominations open for IATA’s 6th Diversity and Inclusion Awards

Arnold Pinto 26/02/2025 0

Featuring 3 categories The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has opened the nominations for the sixth edition of the IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards, recognising individuals and organisations that have made significant strides in promoting diversity and inclusion within the global aviation industry. The awards celebrate outstanding efforts to foster a more

Business

Nissan outlines comprehensive turnaround measures

Arnold Pinto 25/02/2025 0

To secure sustainable profitability Nissan Motor Corporation has unveiled an update on its comprehensive turnaround strategy, which aims to reshape the company into a more agile, cost-efficient, and competitive business. To secure sustainable profitability, Nissan focuses on various cost-saving initiatives, restructuring its manufacturing operations, and exploring new

Energy

JetWind Power Corporation targets global expansion

Arnold Pinto 24/02/2025 0

With its unique technology JetWind Power Corporation, the American innovator behind the world’s first patented Energy-Capturing Pods (ECPs), is poised for international expansion as its revolutionary technology attracts global attention. The company’s groundbreaking system, already in action at Dallas Love Field Airport, captures aircraft-generated wind to generate