Aviation UAE

UAE emerges as a regional leader in women’s empowerment in the aviation sector

News Desk 08/05/2025

Women in Aviation celebrated at 2025 Airport Show Women in Aviation – Middle East Chapter – made headlines this week as it concluded a landmark conference at Airport Show 2025 in Dubai. With a striking turnout and powerful messages of transformation, the curated event proved that inclusion in

Aviation Events

Global aviation leaders convene in Dubai

News Desk 06/05/2025

For pivotal forum on airports future The global aviation community will gather for the 12th edition of the Global Airport Leaders Forum (GALF) in Dubai from May 6 to 7, 2025. The event, co-located with the 24th edition of the Airport Show, brings together high-level aviation policymakers, airport operators, and technology leaders to discuss transformative […]

Aviation

Joby Aviation achieves historic pilot-onboard transition flight in eVTOL aircraft

Arnold Pinto 04/05/2025

Focus shifts to Dubai air taxi ops Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY), the California-based company developing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for commercial air taxi operations globally, has achieved a significant breakthrough in its aircraft testing programme. The company has completed manned flights featuring full transitions from vertical take-off to

Aviation UAE

UAE’s first hybrid heliport gets regulatory approval in what is also a world-first

Arnold Pinto 26/04/2025

Located in Abu Dhabi emirate The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has approved the design for transforming a cruise terminal helipad in Abu Dhabi emirate into a hybrid heliport. This pioneering site will support traditional helicopters and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, marking a major step forward in the UAE’s ambitions to […]

Aviation Markets

China and India begin cautious talks to restart direct flights

Arnold Pinto 26/04/2025

In changing aviation landscape After a four-year hiatus, China and India have opened discussions on reinstating direct air services between the two Asian powerhouses. This move could mark a turning point for two of the world’s largest and fastest-growing aviation markets. Direct flights between the countries were suspended in 2020 due to the twin disruptions […]

Aviation Travel

United Airlines takes flight with JetZero

Arnold Pinto 25/04/2025

For fuel-efficient blended wing aircraft United Airlines has announced a significant investment in JetZero, a California-based aerospace start-up developing a next-generation aircraft designed to cut fuel use and carbon emissions while delivering a transformative passenger experience. The partnership includes a conditional order for up to 100 aircraft, with the option for

Aviation Business

Saudia Group orders 10 A330neo aircraft

Arnold Pinto 24/04/2025

For low-cost subsidiary, flyadeal The Saudi Arabia-based Saudia Group has placed an order with Airbus for 10 of the European plane maker’s A330-900 aircraft for its low-cost subsidiary, flyadeal. The deal represents flyadeal’s first acquisition of wide-body aircraft and signals a strategic leap forward for the Saudi airline as it prepares to launch long-haul operations.

Aviation Markets

Asia-Pacific and Middle East airports set for $240 billion investment boost

Arnold Pinto 22/04/2025

Between 2025 and 2035 Airports across the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions are preparing for a major transformation, with a $240 billion investment programme set to reshape air travel infrastructure between 2025 and 2035. According to a new study by Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID), a strategic blend of […]

Aviation Tech Transport

Vertical Aerospace adopts a universal fast-charging standard

Arnold Pinto 22/04/2025

To boost eVTOL Integration Vertical Aerospace, a global aerospace and technology company developing electric aviation, has adopted the Combined Charging System (CCS) for its VX4 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. This decision aims to expedite the commercial rollout of electric aviation. The Bristol-headquartered company joins fellow eVTOL

Aviation Logistics

Hong Kong International Airport is the world’s busiest cargo hub

Arnold Pinto 21/04/2025

For the 14th time since 2010 Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has once again claimed the top spot as the world’s busiest cargo airport, according to the latest rankings released by Airports Council International (ACI) World. The 2024 report confirms that HKIA handled an impressive 4.9 million tonnes of air freight over the past year, […]

Aviation Sport

American Airlines is the Official North American Airline Supplier

Arnold Pinto 20/04/2025

For Fifa World Cup 2026 American Airlines has been confirmed as the Official North American Airline Supplier for the Fifa World Cup 2026, enhancing the airline’s presence across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. This strategic partnership will support Fifa in providing seamless and world-class air travel for teams, fans, and stakeholders during the largest […]

Aviation Business UAE

Do you know how the aviation sector is powering the UAE’s economic growth?

Arnold Pinto 17/04/2025

Contributing 18.2% to the nation’s GDP The aviation sector is a cornerstone of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) thriving economy. It underpins a range of vital industries and catalyses development, trade, and tourism. With Dubai and Abu Dhabi serving as global aviation hubs, the UAE has become one of the world’s most internationally connected nations. […]

Aviation Logistics

IATA launches Face Ambassadors Programme

Arnold Pinto 15/04/2025

To inspire new air cargo leaders The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched its Face Ambassadors Programme, a key extension of its Future Air Cargo Executives ( Face) initiative. This new global outreach effort highlights the industry’s dynamic opportunities to attract and inspire the next generation of air cargo professionals. As part of its

Aviation Defence & Security

Lockheed Martin and RNLAF achieve live data share between F-35 and C2 System

Arnold Pinto 15/04/2025

During Ramstein Flag exercise In a significant milestone for international defence collaboration, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) have demonstrated the first-ever live sharing of classified data outside the United States. This was achieved between an F-35 fighter jet in flight and a Dutch Command and Control (C2) system known […]

Aviation Events

SkyDrive conducts public flight of SkyDrive SD-05 at Expo 2025 site

Arnold Pinto 13/04/2025

During Media Day SkyDrive, a Japanese eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft developer, conducted a public flight of its SkyDrive SD-05 model at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai site on April 9, 2025. The event occurred during the Media Day held at the Expo’s dedicated Expo Vertiport, showcasing Japan’s leadership in next-generation air mobility. […]

Aviation Saudi Arabia

IATA Aviation Day MENA 2025 to land in Jeddah

Arnold Pinto 11/04/2025

To spotlight the future of aviation The IATA Aviation Day Middle East and North Africa (MENA) will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from May 6 to 7, 2025. The key regional event will bring aviation leaders, regulators, and industry experts together to address the industry’s most pressing challenges and emerging opportunities. The conference will […]

Aviation Business

Holland’s PAL-V achieves crucial European aviation certification

Arnold Pinto 07/04/2025

With approval from EASA PAL-V, the pioneering Dutch company behind the world’s first FlyDrive vehicle, has achieved a crucial milestone in its journey toward certification as the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued the company with a No Technical Objection (NTO) for its innovative Liberty vehicle. This groundbreaking approval marks a major step […]

Aviation Travel

ICAO unveils new noise standards for commercial supersonic travel

Arnold Pinto 05/04/2025

After Boom’s XB-1 breaks sound barrier In a landmark development for aviation, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has introduced new noise standards for supersonic aircraft, significantly advancing the prospects of commercial supersonic travel. The decision follows the successful test flights of Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 supersonic demonstrator

Aviation Sustainability

IATA launches Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Registry in net-zero quest

Arnold Pinto 05/04/2025

To boost aviation’s decarbonisation goals The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Registry, marking a major milestone in the aviation industry’s transition to net-zero emissions by 2050. The Registry, managed by the Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization (CADO), aims to foster a global market for

Aviation Defence & Security

Lockheed Martin delivers final 2 F-35A fighter jets to Norway

Arnold Pinto 02/04/2025

Nordic nation had ordered 52 in all Lockheed Martin has delivered the 51st and 52nd F-35A fighter jets to the Royal Norwegian Air Force, making Norway the first F-35 partner nation to fulfil its entire order of 52 aircraft. This milestone marks a significant achievement in Norway’s defence capabilities and its longstanding partnership with Lockheed […]