Aviation

Lufthansa Group achieves 25% female representation in management positions

Arnold Pinto 08/03/2025

Meeting key IATA initiative Lufthansa Group has met the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) ’25by2025′ initiative by increasing the proportion of female managers to over 25% across its top three management levels. In the first quarter of 2025, the Lufthansa Group

Aviation Defence & Security

F-35 fleet surpasses one million flight hours

Arnold Pinto 05/03/2025

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,

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

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 […]

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

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

Aviation Business

Thales and Sopra Steria forge a multiyear partnership

Arnold Pinto 19/02/2025

To transform ATM in Europe Thales, a global leader in high technology, and Sopra Steria, a key player in the European tech sector, have signed a multiyear partnership to revolutionise the digital transformation of Air Traffic Management (ATM) in Europe. The collaboration will leverage their combined industrial and digital ATM solutions expertise to offer Thales’ […]

Aviation Defence & Security

Japan orders 17 CH-47 Block II Chinooks to modernise fleet

Arnold Pinto 18/02/2025

Replacing JSDF’s CH-47 JA aircraft The Japan Self-Defence Forces (JSDF) has ordered 17 Boeing CH-47 Block II Chinook Extended Range helicopters, marking a significant step in modernising its fleet. The new helicopters will replace some of the JSDF’s older CH-47 JA aircraft. This latest acquisition will see Boeing and Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) collaborate on […]

Aviation Business

Lufthansa Group acquires 41 per cent stake in ITA Airways

Arnold Pinto 13/02/2025

A significant expansion for both parties Lufthansa Group has officially finalised its acquisition of a 41 per cent stake in ITA Airways, marking the Italian airline’s integration into Europe’s leading aviation group. After receiving regulatory approval from the European Commission and competition authorities outside the EU, the deal involved a capital increase of 325

Aviation Defence & Security

Airbus to define France’s future maritime patrol aircraft

Arnold Pinto 09/02/2025

New study contract signed The French Defence Procurement Agency (Direction Générale de l’Armement) has awarded Airbus Defence and Space, with Thales as a key partner, a new contract to conduct a risk-assessment study for the French military’s future maritime patrol aircraft programme. The 24-month study follows the architecture and feasibility work initiated at the

Aviation Defence & Security

Bundeswehr drone flies through European upper airspace

Arnold Pinto 07/02/2025

For the first time A German Heron TP drone belonging to the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) has successfully flown through upper airspace, marking the first-ever such flight in Europe. The event occurred as part of the ‘Accommodation and Validation of Medium Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems’ (MALE RPAS) project, a key initiative

Aviation Events

Dubai Airshow set for flight from November 17 to 21

Arnold Pinto 07/02/2025

With a refreshed look The 19th Dubai Airshow will take place from November 17 to 21, 2025, at Dubai World Central (DWC). Building on the success of previous editions, the 2025 show promises to be bigger and more innovative. Its rebranded theme, “The Future is Here,” will reflect the cutting-edge technologies and ideas that will […]

Aviation Defence & Security

Lockheed Martin delivers first F-16 Block 70 jet to Bulgaria

Arnold Pinto 04/02/2025

Enhancing national defence capabilities Lockheed Martin has delivered Bulgaria’s first F-16 Block 70 jet, marking a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing efforts to modernise its air force. The aircraft was delivered at a ceremony held at Lockheed Martin’s Greenville, South Carolina facility, with Bulgaria’s Minister of Defence, Atanas

Aviation Travel

Global air passenger demand reaches record high in 2024

Arnold Pinto 31/01/2025

December ended on a high note The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed that global air passenger demand in 2024 reached unprecedented levels, marking a significant milestone for the aviation industry. According to IATA’s latest full-year and December 2024 passenger market performance report, air traffic grew by 10.4% compared to 2023, surpassing

Aviation Defence & Security

Sikorsky completes ground runs of UH-60M Black Hawk

Arnold Pinto 30/01/2025

With GE Aerospace T901 engines Sikorsky has conducted the first-ever ground runs of a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter powered by two GE Aerospace T901 Improved Turbine Engines (ITE). The test, carried out by a collaborative team from the US Army and industry experts, marked a significant milestone in modernising the iconic Black Hawk fleet. The […]

Aviation

Boom Supersonic breaks the sound barrier

Arnold Pinto 29/01/2025

With historic flight of the XB-1 jet Boom Supersonic has made history with the successful supersonic flight of its XB-1 demonstrator aircraft, marking a key milestone in developing its Overture supersonic aircraft. The flight occurred at Mojave Air & Space Port in California, where the XB-1 became the first independently developed supersonic jet built in […]

Aviation Logistics

AutoFlight’s uncrewed cargo aircraft receives production certificate

Arnold Pinto 29/01/2025

CarryAll production to begin The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has officially granted AutoFlight’s CarryAll unmanned cargo aircraft a Production Certificate (PC), marking a historic milestone as the world’s first production licence for a 2-ton electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft. This certification paves the way for CarryAll to enter mass

Aviation Business

Leonardo signs MoU with Saudi Arabia

Arnold Pinto 28/01/2025

To boost aerospace and defence Leonardo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Investment (MISA) and the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) of Saudi Arabia. The MoU focuses on expanding collaboration in the aerospace and defence sectors, marking a significant step forward in the companies’ long-standing partnership. The