Aviation Travel

IndiGo unveils Mumbai-Colombo direct flights

Arnold Pinto 18/03/2024 0

New route opens on April 12, 2024 IndiGo, one of the world’s fastest-growing low-cost carriers, has unveiled plans to launch direct flights between Mumbai and Colombo, commencing April 12, 2024. Scheduled thrice a week on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, these flights aim to bolster

Aviation Sustainability

Bertrand Piccard unveils Climate Impulse initiative

Arnold Pinto 17/03/2024 0

Hydrogen-powered aircraft set for 2028 flight Swiss explorer Bertrand Piccard, renowned for his daring circumnavigations, has revealed his latest venture: Climate Impulse, a pioneering effort in emission-free aviation. This groundbreaking project involves the development of a green hydrogen-powered aircraft capable of completing a non-stop flight around the globe. With

Aviation Business

Air Arabia soars with record net profit of AED1.5bn in 2023

Arnold Pinto 16/03/2024 0

Shareholders approve 20% dividend at AGM Shareholders of Air Arabia, the Sharjah-based low-cost carrier, have given their nod to the distribution of a 20% cash dividend for the financial year concluding on December 31, 2023. The dividend, equivalent to 20 fils per share, was announced at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and highlighted the […]

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Korean Air unveils virtual human inflight safety video

Arnold Pinto 16/03/2024 0

Presentation captures passengers’ attention through safety briefings Korean Air has launched a unique inflight safety video featuring virtual humans. This innovative video showcases a virtual flight attendant, donned in Korean Air’s signature uniform, delivering crucial safety instructions within a meticulously designed virtual setting. By embracing this novel

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Leap 71, Mimo Technik, and Astro Test Lab announce tie-up

Arnold Pinto 13/03/2024 0

Partnership involves computationally engineered products Leap 71, Mimo Technik, and Astro Test Lab have joined forces to develop fully qualified aerospace products based on computational engineering. An agreement to this effect was signed at the Additive Manufacturing User Group Conference (March 10-14, 2024) in Chicago, Illinois. This signifies a strategic collaboration

Aviation Business UAE

MBRAH and ATS Technic to set up MRO facility in Dubai South

News Desk 1 10/03/2024 0

Facility to cater to VIP aircraft In a significant move to bolster the aviation sector in the United Arab Emirates, the Dubai-based Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) has signed a strategic agreement with ATS Technic, the first independent EASA maintenance organisation in the UAE, to establish a cutting-edge MRO facility at Dubai South. Tahnoon […]

Aviation Travel

Air India’s WhatsApp virtual travel assistant is out

Arnold Pinto 02/03/2024 0

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 WhatsApp, providing travellers with a new and convenient channel for assistance.

Aviation Travel

Emirates to fly from Dubai to Bogotá via Miami

News Desk 1 29/02/2024 0

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

News Desk 1 28/02/2024 0

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

News Desk 1 24/02/2024 0

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 0

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 0

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 0

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

News Desk 1 20/02/2024 0

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 0

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

News Desk 1 18/02/2024 0

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

News Desk 1 17/02/2024 0

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

News Desk 1 13/02/2024 0

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 0

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 […]

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Emirates records busiest baggage handling winter in 3 years

News Desk 1 10/02/2024 0

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% […]