Aviation Travel

Cathay Group surpasses 100,000-passenger milestone

Arnold Pinto 03/01/2025 0

On December 15, 2024 The Cathay Group has achieved a significant milestone by carrying over 100,000 passengers on a single day for the first time since the start of its rebuilding efforts. On December 15, 2024, Cathay Pacific and HK Express, the Group’s two passenger airlines, welcomed

Automotive

Ineos Automotive launches a one-off Grenadier in Australia 

Arnold Pinto 03/01/2025 0

The ‘Kaiju Quartermaster’ Ineos Automotive’s Australian division has unveiled a unique one-off vehicle, the Grenadier Quartermaster Cab Chassis, christened the ‘Kaiju Quartermaster.’ Drawing inspiration from the Japanese word “Kaiju,” which means “giant creature” or “monster,” the name reflects the vehicle’s immense power and

Aviation Business

UAS adds a Bombardier Global Express to fleet

Arnold Pinto 02/01/2025 0

Eye on regional charter market UAS International Trip Support (UAS), a global leader in trip support solutions, has added a Bombardier Global Express to its air charter fleet. The debut marks the company’s entry into aircraft sales and management services, strengthening its position in the Middle East’s growing charter market. The Bombardier Global Express, known […]

Lifestyle UAE

Ras Al Khaimah set to host 2025 Highlander hiking event

Arnold Pinto 02/01/2025 0

On 80km Jebel Jais trails Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) supports the 2025 edition of Highlander, the premier long-distance hiking challenge organised by Highlander Adventure, one of the world’s largest hiking series. The event will take place from February 7 to 9, 2025. Hikers and adventure seekers will traverse the spectacular trails of […]

Tech

Leap 71 achieves milestone with Aerospike rocket engine test

Arnold Pinto 01/01/2025 0

Engine was designed autonomously Leap 71, a computational engineering company based in Dubai, UAE, has successfully hot-fired one of the most advanced rocket engines ever created—a cutting-edge Aerospike engine generating 5,000 Newtons (1,100 lb) of thrust. This remarkable feat was made possible using cryogenic liquid oxygen and kerosene as propellants. The engine,

Corporate

The world’s 10 largest companies by revenue

Arnold Pinto 31/12/2024 0

From 2019 to 2024 In a world where corporate giants dominate the economic landscape, the latest rankings from the Fortune Global 500 reveal the ten largest companies by revenue from 2019 to 2024. Together, these firms generate approximately $4.6 trillion in annual sales, surpassing the GDPs of nations such as Japan and Germany. The rankings […]

Cybersecurity

Computer memory flaw leads to global security fixes

Arnold Pinto 31/12/2024 0

In AMD processors Cybersecurity experts studying computer memory modules have uncovered a significant security flaw that has led to global security fixes in AMD computer processors. The vulnerability, known as ‘BadRAM,’ arises when rogue memory modules deliberately provide false information to a computer’s processor during startup, potentially exposing sensitive data or

Energy

Shell invests in deep-water project in Nigeria

Arnold Pinto 30/12/2024 0

Located at Bonga North Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), a subsidiary of Shell, has announced a significant final investment decision (FID) on the Bonga North deep-water project off the coast of Nigeria. The strategic initiative aims to enhance production capabilities at the existing Bonga Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO)

Aviation Business

Air India places order for 100 Airbus aircraft

Arnold Pinto 30/12/2024 0

Backed by services contract Air India, owned by India’s Tata Group, has revealed a new order for 100 Airbus aircraft, including 10 A350 widebody models and 90 single-aisle A320 aircraft. The airline has also chosen Airbus’ Flight Hour Services-Component (FHS-C) to support its growing fleet of A350 aircraft. This order, now included in Airbus’ 2024 […]

Aviation Travel

IATA urges overhaul of slot regulations

Arnold Pinto 29/12/2024 0

Amid global airport capacity crisis The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned that a growing airport capacity crisis threatens freedom of travel and global economies. The association’s latest report, published in a white paper, calls for urgent changes to airport slot regulations to incentivise airports to maximise capacity from existing infrastructure.

Space

Planet-forming discs lived longer in the early universe

Arnold Pinto 29/12/2024 0

Exceptional discovery by Webb The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope has made a groundbreaking discovery, affirming a controversial finding from the Hubble Space Telescope that dates back over 20 years. The new research challenges long-held beliefs about planet formation in the early Universe, suggesting that planet-forming discs around stars existed for significantly

Markets

OTT business messaging revenue to hit $3.7bn in 2025

Arnold Pinto 28/12/2024 0

Infobip, Gupshup, Twilio dominate A new study has revealed that global Over-the-Top (OTT) business messaging revenue is set to surge, growing from $2.4 billion in 2024 to $3.7 billion in 2025. Despite this promising expansion, the market is expected to face significant disruption from emerging technologies that will enhance user experiences. Notably, click-to-chat ads are

Automotive Sport

Toyota Gazoo Racing set for 2025 Dakar Rally

Arnold Pinto 28/12/2024 0

With a team of six crews Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) is gearing up for the ultimate endurance and skill test as the 2025 Dakar Rally approaches (January 3-17). The legendary race, renowned for its demanding nature and unpredictable challenges, will unfold across Saudi Arabia. Competitors will confront over 8,000km of treacherous terrain, including over 5,000km […]

GCC Video

Spain confirms order for 25 Eurofighter aircraft

Arnold Pinto 27/12/2024 0

Tech

Cloudera partners with CrewAI to enhance AI-driven workflows

Arnold Pinto 27/12/2024 0

As AI agents gain traction and autonomy Cloudera has integrated CrewAI into its enterprise AI ecosystem, a move aimed at transforming multi-agent workflows across industries and underscoring Cloudera’s commitment to advancing enterprise AI following the recent inclusion of notable innovators such as Anthropic, Google Cloud, and Snowflake. With the addition of CrewAI,

Aviation Defence & Security

Spain confirms order for 25 Eurofighter aircraft

Arnold Pinto 27/12/2024 0

In boost to the NATO nation The Spanish government has signed a landmark deal with the NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) to acquire 25 additional Eurofighter (Halcon II) aircraft. The significant order, part of the Halcon II programme, will see Spain receive 21 single-seat and four twin-seat Eurofighters, replacing part of the ageing […]

Automotive Sport

M-Sport Ford Rally Raid Team set for 2025 Dakar Rally

Arnold Pinto 26/12/2024 0

With the Ford Raptor T1+ The M-Sport Ford Rally Raid Team is set to compete in the 2025 Dakar Rally with the Ford Raptor T1+. Widely regarded as the ultimate endurance test, the Dakar Rally challenges drivers and machines across harsh and unpredictable terrains, pushing them to their limits. In January, M-Sport will field a […]

Defence & Security

German Army vehicles to get digital radio equipment

Arnold Pinto 26/12/2024 0

From Rheinmetall and KNDS Rheinmetall and KNDS have secured a significant contract worth €1.98 billion from the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw). This six-year agreement mandates digitalising the German Army’s land-based vehicle communication systems. Rheinmetall is responsible for half of the contract’s value.

Logistics

IATA unveils air cargo device assessment programme

Arnold Pinto 26/12/2024 0

For safety standards compliance The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has unveiled its new initiative, the IATA Air Cargo Device Assessment Program. The programme seeks to validate air cargo tracking devices, data loggers, and sensor-equipped technologies. It aims to ensure these devices meet rigorous industry safety standards and play a crucial role in

Aviation Sustainability

Lufthansa Group orders 5 long-haul Airbus A350-1000 aircraft

Arnold Pinto 25/12/2024 0

To achieve CO₂ reduction targets The Lufthansa Group has announced a significant fleet expansion, purchasing additional Airbus A350-1000 long-haul aircraft. This brings its total firm orders for this model from ten to fifteen. The new aircraft are slated for delivery between 2028 and 2030, and the total value of the order, at the list price, […]