Travel

Is yours among the 15 most powerful passports in 2025?

Arnold Pinto 03/03/2025

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

Space

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

Arnold Pinto 03/03/2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Space

Finland is the newest Artemis Accords signatory

Arnold Pinto 24/02/2025

NASA and Finland have collaboration history Finland has become the 53rd nation to sign the NASA-led Artemis Accords, a landmark agreement for safe and responsible space exploration. The signing ceremony occurred at the Aalto University’s Winter Satellite Workshop 2025 in Espoo, Finland, marking a significant moment for international space collaboration. “Today, Finland is

Lifestyle Travel

How do airlines calculate flight prices?

Arnold Pinto 22/02/2025

What tips the scales? The cost of a flight is influenced by a wide variety of factors, ranging from route popularity to the type of aircraft you fly on. Understanding how airlines determine ticket prices can be key to securing a bargain and maximising the value of your travel. So, what exactly impacts flight prices, […]

Business

Tom Brady shares invaluable insights with Cloudera employees

Arnold Pinto 22/02/2025

At Elevate26 in Miami, Florida Cloudera marked a new chapter for the company at its annual sales kick-off, Elevate26, held on February 11, 2025, in Miami, Florida, with a keynote from one of the greatest American athletes of all time – Tom Brady – the American football quarterback. Speaking to an audience of over 700 […]

GCC Video

437 BASE jumps made from Burj Khalifa in Dubai

Arnold Pinto 21/02/2025

Aviation UAE

Sharjah’s Department of Civil Aviation and Serco renew ANS contract

Arnold Pinto 21/02/2025

With growing role for Emiratis Sharjah’s Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) and Serco have renewed their longstanding Air Navigation Services (ANS) contract involving Sharjah International Airport. Serco has been delivering these services at the airport since 1947. Under the renewed agreement, Serco will continue to manage Sharjah’s Aeronautical Information

Business

Respect ethos is central to European ceramics production

Arnold Pinto 21/02/2025

Including 15,000 individuals in Spain European ceramics, including the Spanish sector, are renowned for their quality and innovation. They are also foundational in their commitment to four essential elements: water, air, earth, and fire. However, a less visible yet equally crucial component is the industry’s dedication to respect—respect for people, the environment,