Aviation

Lufthansa celebrates the return of the Lockheed Super Star

Arnold Pinto 21/01/2025 0

Iconic aircraft from the 1950s Lufthansa Technik has completed the meticulous restoration of the iconic Lockheed L-1649A Super Star, once the crown jewel of the Lufthansa fleet. On January 17, 2025, the fully restored long-haul aircraft made its public debut, rolling out of the hangar on its

Aviation Travel

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport was the world’s busiest airport in 2024

Arnold Pinto 19/01/2025 0

With 62.7 million seats The latest 2024 data on the busiest airports worldwide represents the aviation industry’s resilience. As global recovery from the pandemic accelerates, air travel continues to grow significantly. The data, compiled by OAG using Global Airline Schedules, offers a comprehensive look at the most frequented airports in 2024, compared to previous

Aviation Tech

AI at American Airlines enhances efficiency and customer experience

News Desk 2 18/01/2025 0

New focus on generative AI American Airlines has long been a leader in integrating technology to improve its operations and customer service, and artificial intelligence (AI) plays a central role in this evolution. With vast amounts of data streaming in from various sources, AI enables the airline to learn quickly, adapt, and deliver more effective […]

Aviation Business

Lockheed Martin delivers 10 S-70 Black Hawks to the Philippines

Arnold Pinto 17/01/2025 0

For multi-mission roles In 2024, Lockheed Martin delivered 10 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters to the Philippine Department of National Defence (DND) as part of the country’s ambitious military modernisation programme. The delivery is a key milestone under a contract for 32 Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopters, a component of the DND’s Additional Utility Helicopters

Aviation Business

Lufthansa Group set to hire 10,000 new employees in 2025

Arnold Pinto 13/01/2025 0

To keep pace with air travel demand The Lufthansa Group has set an ambitious target of recruiting 10,000 new employees this year. These will be positions in various professions within the airline’s extensive operations. The hiring push is part of the group’s ongoing efforts to keep pace with the growing demand for air travel as […]

Appointments Aviation Business

Boeing appoints Dana Deasy as Chief Information Officer

News Desk 2 05/01/2025 0

He succeeds Susan Doniz Boeing has announced Dana Deasy as its new Chief Information Digital Officer and Senior Vice President of Information Technology and Data Analytics. Effective December 31, 2024, Deasy oversees all information technology, security, and data analytics areas. He reports directly to Kelly Ortberg, Boeing’s President and CEO, and serves on the

Aviation

ACI World responds to IATA’s white paper on slot regulation and airport capacity

Arnold Pinto 05/01/2025 0

ACI acknowledges efforts of airports Airports Council International (ACI) World has responded to the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) white paper on slot regulation and airport capacity. ACI World highlighted the mounting challenge of meeting global air traffic demand and underlined the importance of collaboration among aviation stakeholders to address this

Aviation Entertainment

Emirates’ A350-900 aircraft gets Thales’ Avant Up ICE system

Arnold Pinto 04/01/2025 0

With 4K QLED HDR displays On January 3, 2025, a milestone in aviation history was reached as Emirates’ first A350-900 took off from Dubai, heading to Edinburgh, Scotland. The occasion was momentous because of the aircraft’s design and the cutting-edge in-flight entertainment system it was equipped with: the Avant Up, developed by Thales. Emirates’ partnership

Aviation Travel

Cathay Group surpasses 100,000-passenger milestone

Arnold Pinto 03/01/2025 0

On December 15, 2024 The Cathay Group has achieved a significant milestone by carrying over 100,000 passengers on a single day for the first time since the start of its rebuilding efforts. On December 15, 2024, Cathay Pacific and HK Express, the Group’s two passenger airlines, welcomed 100,856 passengers, surpassing the 100,000-passenger mark on a […]

Aviation Business

UAS adds a Bombardier Global Express to fleet

Arnold Pinto 02/01/2025 0

Eye on regional charter market UAS International Trip Support (UAS), a global leader in trip support solutions, has added a Bombardier Global Express to its air charter fleet. The debut marks the company’s entry into aircraft sales and management services, strengthening its position in the Middle East’s growing charter market. The Bombardier Global Express, known […]

Aviation Business

Air India places order for 100 Airbus aircraft

Arnold Pinto 30/12/2024 0

Backed by services contract Air India, owned by India’s Tata Group, has revealed a new order for 100 Airbus aircraft, including 10 A350 widebody models and 90 single-aisle A320 aircraft. The airline has also chosen Airbus’ Flight Hour Services-Component (FHS-C) to support its growing fleet of A350 aircraft. This order, now included in Airbus’ 2024 […]

Aviation Travel

IATA urges overhaul of slot regulations

Arnold Pinto 29/12/2024 0

Amid global airport capacity crisis The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned that a growing airport capacity crisis threatens freedom of travel and global economies. The association’s latest report, published in a white paper, calls for urgent changes to airport slot regulations to incentivise airports to maximise capacity from existing infrastructure.

Aviation Defence & Security

Spain confirms order for 25 Eurofighter aircraft

Arnold Pinto 27/12/2024 0

In boost to the NATO nation The Spanish government has signed a landmark deal with the NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) to acquire 25 additional Eurofighter (Halcon II) aircraft. The significant order, part of the Halcon II programme, will see Spain receive 21 single-seat and four twin-seat Eurofighters, replacing part of the ageing […]

Aviation Sustainability

Lufthansa Group orders 5 long-haul Airbus A350-1000 aircraft

Arnold Pinto 25/12/2024 0

To achieve CO₂ reduction targets The Lufthansa Group has announced a significant fleet expansion, purchasing additional Airbus A350-1000 long-haul aircraft. This brings its total firm orders for this model from ten to fifteen. The new aircraft are slated for delivery between 2028 and 2030, and the total value of the order, at the list price, […]

Aviation Travel

American Airlines to fly between San Antonio and Washington D.C.

Arnold Pinto 24/12/2024 0

From March 2025 onwards American Airlines will enhance travel convenience by introducing a new nonstop flight route between San Antonio, Texas (SAT), and Washington, D.C. (DCA). This week, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) formally approved the airline’s application, making American Airlines the only carrier to operate direct flights between these

Aviation Travel

Heathrow Airport unveils £2.3bn investment plan

Arnold Pinto 21/12/2024 0

In boost to the UK economy Heathrow Airport – the most connected airport in the world – has unveiled a significant £2.3 billion investment plan to upgrade the UK’s only hub airport over the next two years. This marks the most significant private sector capital investment in UK transport infrastructure, representing a £244 million increase […]

Aviation

Lufthansa unveils unique ‘Helping Hands’ Airbus A321neo

Dan Ngiam 16/12/2024 0

Marking 25th anniversary of Help Alliance Lufthansa has unveiled a striking new symbol of solidarity to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its charitable arm, Help Alliance. A specially adorned Airbus A321neo, registered D-AIEP, now graces the skies with a vibrant ‘Helping Hands’ livery. The unique design, featuring colourful handprints donated by supporters worldwide,

Aviation Defence & Security

Airbus delivers A400M airlifter to Kazakhstan

Arnold Pinto 15/12/2024 0

First of 2 for the nation Airbus Defence and Space has delivered the first Airbus A400M to Kazakhstan, marking a significant milestone in the East European country’s tactical and strategic airlift capabilities. Kazakhstan’s first of two ordered aircraft was officially handed over at a ceremony in Almaty in southern Kazakhstan. A few days earlier, it […]

Aviation

US Marine Corps to experience Sikorsky flight autonomy demo

Arnold Pinto 13/12/2024 0

Via optionally piloted Black Hawk The US Marine Corps has selected Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, to demonstrate the capabilities of its Matrix flight autonomy system. The operational demonstrations planned for 2025 will use Sikorsky’s Optionally Piloted UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter to showcase how autonomous flight can support the Marine Corps’ Aerial Logistics

Aviation

Avinor selects Thales to deploy Norway’s next-generation UTM system

Arnold Pinto 10/12/2024 0

Meeting European regulatory standards Thales and Avinor have partnered strategically to implement Norway’s next-generation aerial Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) system. The system, designed to enhance airspace management while ensuring full compliance with European regulatory standards, marks a significant leap forward in the management of both human-crewed and