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

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

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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 […]

Aviation

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

Aviation Space Tech UAE

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

Arnold Pinto 13/03/2024

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

PR News Desk 10/03/2024

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

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

PR News Desk 29/02/2024

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

PR News Desk 28/02/2024

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

PR News Desk 24/02/2024

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

Aviation Sustainability Tech

Leonardo’s C-27J flying test bed concludes REGIADP campaign

Arnold Pinto 22/02/2024

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

Aviation Business Events GCC UAE

Dubai to host the world’s largest Airport Show in May 2024

Arnold Pinto 22/02/2024

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

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

PR News Desk 20/02/2024

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

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