Aviation

Which US police force has ordered 4 Airbus helicopters?

Arnold Pinto 20/03/2025

Including H160 and H145 models The New York State Police has ordered an Airbus H160 helicopter and three H145 models, making it the first law enforcement agency in the United States to integrate the H160 into its fleet. This marks a significant upgrade for the agency, which had previously

Aviation

Airline to launch A380 flights on Abu Dhabi-Toronto route

News Desk 19/03/2025

From June 24, 2025 Etihad Airways has unveiled plans to introduce an Airbus A380 on the Abu Dhabi-Toronto route starting June 24, 2025. The move is expected to cater to leisure and business travellers, providing additional capacity for a growing market. The airline will operate its A380 between Zayed Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and […]

Aviation Health

Emirates partners with Parsys Telemedicine

News Desk 18/03/2025

To enhance in-flight medical support Dubai-based carrier Emirates has partnered with Parsys Telemedicine, a company based in Vincennes, France, to roll out next-generation equipment to provide the airline’s passengers with high-quality, rapid medical care while in flight. The ‘telemedicine station’ features advanced tools such as high-definition video conferencing, remote

Aviation

Sikorsky successfully demonstrates rotor blown wing uncrewed aircraft system

Arnold Pinto 15/03/2025

Across helicopter and aircraft modes Sikorsky has achieved a significant milestone by successfully validating the advanced control laws for a rotor blown wing uncrewed aerial system (UAS). The 52kg twin prop-rotor prototype has demonstrated stable and responsive flight across helicopter and aircraft modes, significantly advancing vertical take-off and landing (VTOL)

Aviation Travel

ACI World reveals winners of the 2024 ASQ Airport Experience Awards

Arnold Pinto 14/03/2025

Involving 95 airports worldwide Airports Council International (ACI) World, in partnership with travel technology company Amadeus, has unveiled the winners of the highly anticipated 2024 ASQ Airport Experience Awards. Widely regarded as the benchmark for excellence in airport customer service, the ASQ Awards are determined by passengers. The ASQ Awards are based on the

Aviation Events

Dubai Airshow 2025 to take off this November

Arnold Pinto 11/03/2025

Focus on the future of aerospace The Dubai Airshow, scheduled from November 17 to 21, 2025, at the Dubai World Central (DWC), is poised to be one of the year’s largest and most influential aerospace events. Featuring a new brand identity and taking place under the theme of ‘The future is here’, the 19th edition […]

Aviation Travel

United Airlines deploys Starlink on its first regional aircraft

Arnold Pinto 09/03/2025

Revolutionising in-flight connectivity United Airlines has announced a significant step forward in its efforts to enhance passenger experience by installing Starlink satellite internet on its first regional aircraft. The airline revealed key details of the installation process, showcasing the technological advantages, including the equipment’s lightweight, streamlined

Aviation Travel

Emirates extends refurbished Boeing 777 service to Seoul

News Desk 08/03/2025

And also London Stansted Emirates is set to expand the list of cities served by its refurbished Boeing 777 aircraft, with new routes to Seoul, South Korea, beginning on April 14, 2025, and to London Stansted in the UK starting May 7, 2025. This expansion comes as the Dubai-based airline continues to roll out its […]

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 reached a significant milestone by ensuring that over a quarter of managers in

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