Aviation Travel

Air India To Deploy New A350 On Delhi-Dubai Route

Arnold Pinto 20/04/2024

Daily Flights From May 1, 2024 Air India will introduce its state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 passenger aircraft on the bustling Delhi-Dubai route this summer. This move positions Air India as the exclusive carrier offering the A350 service between India and Dubai. Commencing May 1, 2024,

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Air India Overhauls Its Inflight Entertainment Offering

Arnold Pinto 19/04/2024

$400 Million Investment Confirmed Air India has set a new inflight entertainment (IFE) standard by introducing an extensive and diverse content library. This promises an unparalleled experience for passengers on its long-haul flights. The unveiling of this cutting-edge IFE system, a first in the industry, marks a milestone for Air India. It showcases over 2,200 […]

Aviation Sustainability

IATA Report To Help Airlines Deal With Single-Use Plastic Products

Arnold Pinto 18/04/2024

New Study Offers Mitigation Strategies The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has unveiled the ‘Reassessing Single-Use Plastics Products in the Airline Sector’ report, which aims to aid airlines, regulators, and the airline supply chain in mitigating the environmental impacts of single-use plastic products (SUPP). Released at a crucial juncture, the

Aviation Travel

Adverse Weather Disrupts Dubai International Airport’s Operations

Arnold Pinto 17/04/2024

Certain Inbound Flights Diverted On April 16 Dubai International (DXB) Airport announced on April 16, 2024, that its operations experienced severe disruptions due to adverse weather conditions. Heavy rain and flooding across the UAE disrupted the airport’s normal functioning, causing significant challenges for travellers and airport authorities. According to a

Aviation Business

The World’s Top 10 Busiest Airports In 2023

Arnold Pinto 16/04/2024

International Travel Demand Surges The Airports Council International (ACI) World has revealed the preliminary top 10 busiest airports globally for 2023, shedding light on notable shifts propelled by the resurgence of international air travel following the COVID-19 pandemic. The top 10 airport rankings are based on comprehensive data collected from over 2,600 airports

Aviation Tech UAE

Archer Aviation And Falcon Aviation To Set Up Vertiport Network In UAE

Arnold Pinto 15/04/2024

Ahead Of eVTOL Launch By 2025 California-headquartered Archer Aviation and Abu Dhabi-based Falcon Aviation have signed a partnership to develop a vertical port network in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s two largest cities. The twin-city network will be a hub for Archer’s revolutionary Midnight electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. This

Aviation Business

Inaugural FOSAA Conference Makes Waves In Industry

Arnold Pinto 12/04/2024

Event Held In Venice On March 20, 2024 The debut of the Future Opportunities for Seaplanes and Amphibious Aviation (FOSAA) conference, organised by Quaynote Communications and Arena Group, has left industry insiders buzzing following its successful gathering in Venice, Italy, on March 20, 2024. The event, marking a significant milestone for the resurging seaplane and […]

Aviation Travel

Global Air Passenger Demand Up By 21.5% In February 2024

Arnold Pinto 09/04/2024

All Regions Reported Double-Digit Growth The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported a substantial increase in global passenger demand for February 2024 compared to last year. According to the latest data released by the IATA, global passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs), soared by an impressive 21.5% in February 2024

Aviation UAE

Dubai Air Navigation Services Wins Digital Role Award

PR News Desk 08/04/2024

Company Honoured For Leveraging Technology Dubai Air Navigation Services (DANS), the provider of air navigation services at four airports in the UAE, has been honoured with a ‘Best Entity in Digital Enablement Award’. DANS clinched the award for its efforts in leveraging technology to enhance safety and efficiency in air navigation services. The

Aviation Travel

Gulf Air To Fly From Bahrain To Munich This July

PR News Desk 08/04/2024

4 Weekly Flights Are Scheduled To enhance connectivity between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Germany, Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, has announced the launch of four weekly flights from Manama in Bahrain to Munich in Germany starting July 1, 2024. These new flights, operated by the state-of-the-art Airbus A321neo, will offer convenient travel options between […]

Aviation Travel

World’s Best Airports for Customer Experience In 2023 Revealed

Arnold Pinto 31/03/2024

Nine Airports Have Won ASQ Awards In collaboration with travel technology giant Amadeus, Airports Council International (ACI) World has unveiled the much-anticipated winners of the 2023 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards. The ASQ programme has set a new record with over 400 participating airports in 2023, reflecting the aviation industry’s dedicated focus on

Aviation Travel

Munich Airport Unveils Summer Flight Schedule

Arnold Pinto 29/03/2024

Over 3,300 Weekly Departures Confirmed Munich Airport will launch its enhanced summer flight schedule on Sunday, March 31, 2024, and will extend it until Saturday, October 26. This will offer travellers an extensive array of global destinations. With an increase of approximately 12% from the previous summer, airlines operating out of Munich Airport have announced […]

Aviation Logistics

Lufthansa Cargo Extends IATA CargoIS Agreement

PR News Desk 25/03/2024

Relationship Spans Over A Decade The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has officially confirmed that Lufthansa Cargo will continue its longstanding partnership, extending and broadening the scope of its use of CargoIS for air cargo intelligence needs. This marks a significant continuation of a relationship that has already spanned over a decade, reflecting a

Aviation

Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 Makes Successful First Flight

Arnold Pinto 23/03/2024

Historic Milestone Of Demonstrator Aircraft Boom Supersonic, the pioneer behind Overture, the forthcoming world’s fastest commercial aircraft, has announced the triumphant first flight of the XB-1 supersonic technology demonstrator aircraft. This groundbreaking supersonic jet soared into the skies above Mojave Air & Space Port in California on March 22, 2024, marking a

Aviation UAE

Emirates wins top inflight entertainment award

Arnold Pinto 23/03/2024

Dubai’s carrier offers 6,500 channels Dubai-based Emirates Airline has been crowned the global victor at the 2024 AirlineRatings.com Airline Excellence Awards, clinching the ‘Best Inflight Entertainment Award’. The online announcement highlights Emirates’ unrivalled position at the forefront of inflight entertainment. An editorial team determines the

Aviation Sustainability

World’s first solar-powered ATC radar station goes live in Chile

Arnold Pinto 22/03/2024

The unique asset is in the Atacama Desert In a groundbreaking move towards sustainable air traffic management, Chile’s General Directorate of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC) and Thales, a global technology leader, have unveiled the world’s first Air Traffic Control (ATC) radar system powered entirely by solar energy. Nestled in the remote reaches of the Atacama

Aviation Travel

IndiGo unveils Mumbai-Colombo direct flights

Arnold Pinto 18/03/2024

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 connectivity between Mumbai, India’s financial hub, and Colombo, the capital of

Aviation Sustainability

Bertrand Piccard unveils Climate Impulse initiative

Arnold Pinto 17/03/2024

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

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

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