Aviation Travel

Global passenger demand reaches September all-time high

Arnold Pinto 02/11/2024 0

International travel plays a pivotal role Global passenger demand in September 2024 reached unprecedented levels, marking the highest September figures on record. According to the latest data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), total demand, as measured in revenue

Aviation Tech

Aerodata receives EASA STC for innovative GPS anti-jamming and spoofing solution

Arnold Pinto 31/10/2024 0

Involving mission-critical flights Aerodata AG, a leading German provider of innovative and intelligent solutions for airborne special missions, has been granted a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency for its advanced GPS anti-jamming and anti-spoofing solution. The certification applies to installations integrated with Garmin

Aviation Travel

Abu Dhabi-Yekaterinburg flights begin in December 2024

News Desk 2 30/10/2024 0

Twice-weekly operation scheduled Air Arabia Abu Dhabi will launch direct flights connecting Abu Dhabi, the Emirati capital city, to Yekaterinburg, Russia, effective December 27, 2024. The low-cost carrier’s new nonstop service will operate twice weekly, between Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi and Koltsovo International Airport in Yekaterinburg. Yekaterinburg

Aviation Defence & Security

Greece to acquire 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters

Arnold Pinto 30/10/2024 0

Sikorsky gets the US government order A Lockheed Martin company, Sikorsky, has won a US government contract to provide Greece with 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters. The deal encompasses the aircraft for the Hellenic Army, personnel training, training equipment, and an initial provisioning package. The move is set to enhance Greece’s self-defence capabilities and

Aviation Gitex

CycloTech is transforming aviation with 360-degree thrust vectoring

Arnold Pinto 29/10/2024 0

In seismic shift toward Advanced Air Mobility In the heart of Linz, Austria, a city known for its innovation and technological prowess, CycloTech is carving a niche as a global leader in aviation propulsion technology. The company specialises in the development of CycloRotors, a groundbreaking propulsion system that promises to transform air mobility. At the […]

Aviation

Aviation sector contributed AED137 billion to Dubai’s GDP in 2023

Arnold Pinto 24/10/2024 0

Equivalent to 27% of the emirate’s GDP The aviation sector is proving to be a cornerstone of Dubai’s economic landscape. In 2023, it supported 27% of the emirate’s GDP, equating to AED137 billion. This contribution is projected to rise to nearly one-third of Dubai’s GDP by 2030, underscoring the sector’s pivotal role in the emirate’s […]

Aviation

FAA unveils historic rule for powered lift operations in the US

Arnold Pinto 24/10/2024 0

Rule is vital for future AAM operations The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has taken a significant step toward revolutionising air travel in the United States by announcing new regulations for powered lift operations. This marks the introduction of the first entirely new category of civil aircraft since the 1940s when helicopters emerged. This historic rule […]

Aviation Travel

Etihad Airways to expand Abu Dhabi-Munich operations

Arnold Pinto 23/10/2024 0

From May 2025 onwards Etihad Airways commemorates two decades of service between Abu Dhabi and Munich, with a significant expansion set to enhance connectivity from May 2025 onwards. The Abu Dhabi-based airline has announced the introduction of double daily flights to Bavaria, underscoring its strategic initiative to increase service frequency to vital global hubs. Since

Aviation Business

Emirates SkyCargo orders five Boeing 777 Freighters

Arnold Pinto 22/10/2024 0

Adding to five ordered earlier Emirates SkyCargo has ordered five Boeing 777 Freighters, building on an earlier order for the same number. Finalised in September 2024, this latest acquisition raises Emirates’ total order book to 249 Boeing widebody aircraft, including 14 777 Freighters. Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo division of the world’s largest international

Aviation Travel

Delta unveils new cabin interior across its fleet

Arnold Pinto 21/10/2024 0

Rollout begins this fall Delta Air Lines is set to revolutionise the customer flying experience with a comprehensive overhaul of its cabin interiors, debuting ahead of its centennial anniversary this fall. The new design will first be showcased on a narrowbody Boeing 757, which will operate domestic and short-haul international routes, followed by a widebody […]

Aviation UAE

Focus on vertical flight sector at Dubai Helishow 2024

Arnold Pinto 19/10/2024 0

Event lifts off on October 22 at Skydive Dubai Dubai Helishow 2024 will open its doors at Skydive Dubai from October 22 to 24, 2024. The event, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, will serve as a […]

Aviation Corporate

Boeing CEO: Our business is in a difficult position

News Desk 2 13/10/2024 0

Message to company employees Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg shared the following message with all Boeing employees on October 12, 2024: Team, Our business is in a difficult position, and it is hard to overstate the challenges we face together. Beyond navigating our current environment, restoring our company requires tough decisions and we will have to […]

Aviation

Toyota takes off with $500 million investment in Joby Aviation

Arnold Pinto 04/10/2024 0

To propel electric air taxi production Toyota Motor Corporation and Joby Aviation, a pioneering company specialising in electric air taxis, have signed a $500 million investment agreement to advance the commercial production of Joby’s electric air taxis. This move underscores the two companies’ shared ambition to reshape the future of air mobility. The investment will […]

Aviation

Airtaxi World Congress 2024 flies into Dubai

Arnold Pinto 20/09/2024 0

Uniting the global AAM sector The global Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) sector will shift its flight orientation to the oil-rich Middle East when the Airtaxi World Congress 2024 lands in Dubai City from October 7 to 10. The event, which is being hosted in the Middle East for the first time, is a unique opportunity […]

Aviation Defence & Security

Leonardo’s M-346 is Frecce Tricolori’s new aircraft of choice

Arnold Pinto 18/09/2024 0

126 units sold globally The Italian Air Force officially unveiled the M-346 jet trainer as the future aircraft for the Frecce Tricolori (Italy’s national aerobatic team) during a ceremony on September 12, 2024, in Istrana, Treviso. The event coincided with the Frecce Tricolori’s return from their American tour and showcased the M-346 adorned with the […]

Aviation

Dubai Helishow 2024 set for vertical takeoff

Arnold Pinto 17/09/2024 0

With a concurrent conference With Dubai and Abu Dhabi hastening steps to establish themselves as hubs for advanced air mobility operations in the Middle East, all eyes will be on the Dubai Helishow at Skydive Dubai from October 22-24, 2024. The event, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President […]

Aviation Tech

United to offer free Starlink high-speed internet service on flights

Arnold Pinto 16/09/2024 0

First airline in the world to do so United Airlines has become the first airline in the world to sign a groundbreaking partnership with SpaceX. The leading carrier will integrate SpaceX’s Starlink high-speed internet service across its mainline and regional aircraft fleet. The deal includes over 1,000 aircraft and is the largest in the aviation […]

Aviation Travel

London Heathrow is the world’s most connected airport in 2024

Arnold Pinto 11/09/2024 0

Kuala Lumpur and Tokyo follow London Heathrow Airport (LHR) has again claimed the top spot as the world’s most internationally connected airport, according to OAG’s highly anticipated Megahubs 2024 report. This prestigious ranking underscores Heathrow’s unparalleled network of global destinations and its capacity for connections on the busiest travel day of the year.

Aviation

Egypt to get 2 C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters

Arnold Pinto 06/09/2024 0

Joining 7 other MENA nations The Egyptian Armed Forces have announced their acquisition of two C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters. The announcement, made on September 5, 2024, at the 2024 Egypt International Air Show, marks Egypt as the 23rd country to join the global Super Hercules fleet. Lockheed Martin, the manufacturer of the C-130J-30, will […]

Aviation

PAL-V to set up Dutch assembly and delivery centre

Arnold Pinto 03/09/2024 0

At Breda International Airport PAL-V, a global leader in FlyDrive mobility solutions, will establish a new assembly and delivery centre at Breda International Airport in the Netherlands. The move marks a pivotal step in PAL-V’s mission to transform personal air mobility. The new facility will be the first in Europe, positioning Breda International Airport at […]