Aviation Travel

Air India’s WhatsApp virtual travel assistant is out

Arnold Pinto 02/03/2024

Chatbot WhatsApp number is +91 96670 34444 To enhance customer support, Air India, the country’s premier global airline, has expanded the reach of its Generative AI-powered virtual travel assistant, AI.g, to WhatsApp. Air India’s AI.g, a multilingual chatbot, can now be accessed on

Aviation Travel

Emirates to fly from Dubai to Bogotá via Miami

PR News Desk 29/02/2024

The new route takes off on June 3, 2024 Emirates has unveiled plans to inaugurate a daily service from Dubai to Bogotá, the capital of Colombia, starting on June 3, 2024. This groundbreaking move not only establishes a new connection between Colombia and the United Arab Emirates but also marks the first-ever link between the […]

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Cathay Cargo expands its digital integration programme

PR News Desk 28/02/2024

Carrier enhances its freight booking experience Cathay Cargo, a global leader in cargo services, has taken a significant step in its digitalisation journey by unveiling a groundbreaking Application Programming Interface (API) connection for DB Schenker’s agents. This API provides seamless access to Cathay Cargo’s Click & Ship booking platform, allowing DB

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Boeing appoints Uma Amuluru as Chief HR Officer

PR News Desk 24/02/2024

Michael D’Ambrose to retire after four-decade career Boeing has announced Uma Amuluru as the company’s Chief Human Resources Officer and executive vice president, Human Resources, effective April 1, 2024. Amuluru succeeds Michael D’Ambrose, who announced his plans to retire from the role in July 2024. Amuluru will be responsible for Boeing’s

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Leonardo’s C-27J flying test bed concludes REGIADP campaign

Arnold Pinto 22/02/2024

Experimentation with groundbreaking wing configurations Leonardo’s C-27J flying test bed, a pioneering European Clean Sky 2 aircraft, has completed the Regional Integrated Aircraft Demonstration Platform (REGIADP) campaign at Turin’s Caselle airport. This in-flight demonstration marks the culmination of a decade-long technological development cycle led by

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Dubai to host the world’s largest Airport Show in May 2024

Arnold Pinto 22/02/2024

Global airport projects to reach $1.8 trillion by 2030 The 23rd edition of Airport Show – the world’s largest annual event dedicated to the global airports industry – will be held at Dubai World Trade Centre from May 14-16, 2024. With 150 exhibitors hailing from 20 countries and an anticipated attendance of 7,500 visitors from […]

Aviation Lifestyle

Air India gets Thales inflight entertainment system

Arnold Pinto 21/02/2024

40 Boeing 777s and 787s to have new AVANT Up system Air India, the leading global airline in India, has chosen Thales’ AVANT Up inflight entertainment (IFE) solution. Renowned for boasting India’s largest international network and an extensive array of non-stop routes, Air India aims to deliver engaging and memorable experiences to its passengers through […]

Aviation Tech

Pratt & Whitney Canada expands MRO facility in Singapore

PR News Desk 20/02/2024

MRO capabilities are for PT6C-67C engines Pratt & Whitney Canada, a subsidiary of RTX, has unveiled plans to enhance its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities by establishing a new overhaul line in Singapore dedicated to its PT6C-67C engines. These engines power the Leonardo AW139 medium-twin helicopter. Responding to surging demand for advanced

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FAI rent-a-jet obtains Dubai medical escort service accreditation

Arnold Pinto 20/02/2024

FAI is among the world’s largest air ambulance operators FAI rent-a-jet’s air ambulance division has obtained Commercial Airline Medical Escort (CAME) accreditation from the European Aeromedical Institute (EURAMI) for its medical escort service in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The accreditation is a testament to FAI’s commitment to quality and safety in air

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Emirates serves 149 meals per minute on flights

PR News Desk 18/02/2024

2,200 diverse recipes served up each month In a tantalising peek into the intricate operations of the world’s largest international airline, Emirates has unveiled statistics about the colossal effort required to deliver fine dining experiences to over 77 million passengers annually. Emirates caters for a mind-boggling 490 flights each day, serving an impressive 149

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flydubai to swoop into Europe with 4 new routes

PR News Desk 17/02/2024

Destinations include Basel, Riga, Tallinn, and Vilnius Dubai-based carrier, flydubai, will launch four new routes from Dubai emirate, further enhancing its European network to 43 destinations across 21 countries. The flights will operate from Terminal 3, Dubai International (DXB), with codeshare options provided by Emirates. This expansion offers travellers more convenient

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Emirates soars to new heights with NBA partnership

PR News Desk 13/02/2024

Carrier is also the referee jersey patch partner Dubai-based Emirates Airlines and the National Basketball Association (NBA) have inked a multiyear global marketing partnership, designating Emirates as the Official Global Airline Partner of the NBA. The collaboration extends further, with Emirates becoming the inaugural title partner of the NBA Cup, formerly the NBA

Aviation Business

Airbus and Tata Group to produce H125 helicopters in India

Arnold Pinto 11/02/2024

Helicopters destined for Indian and export markets France’s Airbus Helicopters has joined forces with India’s Tata Group to inaugurate a Final Assembly Line (FAL) for helicopters in India. The 24-month setup process is anticipated to conclude in 2026, with the location jointly determined by Airbus and the Tata Group. In partnership with Airbus, the facility […]

Aviation Travel

Emirates records busiest baggage handling winter in 3 years

PR News Desk 10/02/2024

Dubai carrier registers a 99.9% success rate Dubai-headquartered Emirates has navigated its busiest winter for baggage handling in the last three years. The winter period, from September 2023 to January 2024, witnessed the airline handling an average of 2.7 million bags each month on routes from Dubai to 140 global destinations, maintaining an impressive 99.9% […]

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Fly Jinnah to connect Islamabad and Sharjah on February 17, 2024

PR News Desk 08/02/2024

Flights to be operated with Airbus A320 aircraft Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s leading low-cost carrier, has unveiled plans for its maiden international flight connecting Islamabad to Sharjah. The airline, which commenced operations in October 2022, links major cities across Pakistan. The foray into international skies marks a significant milestone in Fly Jinnah’s

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Emirates-VFS Global offer Indians UAE visa on arrival service

Arnold Pinto 06/02/2024

Indian citizens need valid 6-month US, EU or UK residency visa Emirates (EK) has partnered with Dubai-headquartered outsourcing and technology service specialist VFS Global to launch a pre-approved UAE visa-on-arrival facility exclusively for Indian citizens who booked their travel to the UAE with the Dubai-based supercarrier. The new collaboration aims to enhance the

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Saab enters $190 million GlobalEye support pact with UAE

PR News Desk 27/01/2024

The 3-year contract period runs until 2026 Saab has signed a $190-million agreement with the UAE Ministry of Defence for in-service support for the Swedish defence and security company’s GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft. The three-year contract runs until 2026 and includes maintenance, logistics support, and training services. In a media

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Its Jambo Kenya as Flydubai now flies from Dubai to Mombasa

Arnold Pinto 24/01/2024

Flights operate four times a week Dubai-based carrier Flydubai marked a significant milestone on January 17, 2024, with the commencement of its regular passenger flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to Mombasa, Kenya. The launch of the four-times-weekly service from Dubai emirate to Mombasa underscores the airline’s commitment to expanding its presence in Africa,

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Global air cargo demand up 8.3% in November 2023

Arnold Pinto 16/01/2024

Middle Eastern carriers post 13.5% YoY rise in cargo volumes Global air cargo demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs), increased by 8.3% in November 2023 compared to November 2022, according to newly released data issued by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). For international operations, demand growth was 8.1%. Middle Eastern

Aviation Sustainability

Oneworld Alliance is the first global airline coalition to join IATA CO2 Connect

Arnold Pinto 14/01/2024

The platform calculates aviation sector CO2 emissions Denoting a pivotal move towards sustainability and transparency, Oneworld Alliance – the premier global airline coalition – has become the inaugural participant from the aviation industry to join the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) CO2 Connect initiative. This new collaboration will