Aviation Business

Cathay Group reports robust January 2025 traffic figures

Arnold Pinto 26/02/2025 0

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

Aviation

Nominations open for IATA’s 6th Diversity and Inclusion Awards

Arnold Pinto 26/02/2025 0

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 0

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 0

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 0

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 0

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 0

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

Aviation Defence & Security

Bundeswehr drone flies through European upper airspace

Arnold Pinto 07/02/2025 0

For the first time A German Heron TP drone belonging to the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) has successfully flown through upper airspace, marking the first-ever such flight in Europe. The event occurred as part of the ‘Accommodation and Validation of Medium Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems’ (MALE RPAS) project, a key initiative

Aviation Events

Dubai Airshow set for flight from November 17 to 21

Arnold Pinto 07/02/2025 0

With a refreshed look The 19th Dubai Airshow will take place from November 17 to 21, 2025, at Dubai World Central (DWC). Building on the success of previous editions, the 2025 show promises to be bigger and more innovative. Its rebranded theme, “The Future is Here,” will reflect the cutting-edge technologies and ideas that will […]

Aviation Defence & Security

Lockheed Martin delivers first F-16 Block 70 jet to Bulgaria

Arnold Pinto 04/02/2025 0

Enhancing national defence capabilities Lockheed Martin has delivered Bulgaria’s first F-16 Block 70 jet, marking a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing efforts to modernise its air force. The aircraft was delivered at a ceremony held at Lockheed Martin’s Greenville, South Carolina facility, with Bulgaria’s Minister of Defence, Atanas

Aviation Travel

Global air passenger demand reaches record high in 2024

Arnold Pinto 31/01/2025 0

December ended on a high note The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed that global air passenger demand in 2024 reached unprecedented levels, marking a significant milestone for the aviation industry. According to IATA’s latest full-year and December 2024 passenger market performance report, air traffic grew by 10.4% compared to 2023, surpassing

Aviation Defence & Security

Sikorsky completes ground runs of UH-60M Black Hawk

Arnold Pinto 30/01/2025 0

With GE Aerospace T901 engines Sikorsky has conducted the first-ever ground runs of a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter powered by two GE Aerospace T901 Improved Turbine Engines (ITE). The test, carried out by a collaborative team from the US Army and industry experts, marked a significant milestone in modernising the iconic Black Hawk fleet. The […]

Aviation

Boom Supersonic breaks the sound barrier

Arnold Pinto 29/01/2025 0

With historic flight of the XB-1 jet Boom Supersonic has made history with the successful supersonic flight of its XB-1 demonstrator aircraft, marking a key milestone in developing its Overture supersonic aircraft. The flight occurred at Mojave Air & Space Port in California, where the XB-1 became the first independently developed supersonic jet built in […]

Aviation Logistics

AutoFlight’s uncrewed cargo aircraft receives production certificate

Arnold Pinto 29/01/2025 0

CarryAll production to begin The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has officially granted AutoFlight’s CarryAll unmanned cargo aircraft a Production Certificate (PC), marking a historic milestone as the world’s first production licence for a 2-ton electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft. This certification paves the way for CarryAll to enter mass

Aviation Business

Leonardo signs MoU with Saudi Arabia

Arnold Pinto 28/01/2025 0

To boost aerospace and defence Leonardo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Investment (MISA) and the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) of Saudi Arabia. The MoU focuses on expanding collaboration in the aerospace and defence sectors, marking a significant step forward in the companies’ long-standing partnership. The

Aviation Travel

Free messaging on all Lufthansa long-haul flights

News Desk 2 27/01/2025 0

From summer 2025 Lufthansa has announced that starting in the summer of 2025, passengers on all its long-haul flights can send and receive unlimited complimentary messages, including photos, during their journeys. The new messaging service, available on flights to destinations such as the USA, Brazil, and Japan, significantly enhances the customer experience on

Aviation Travel

Emirates set to relaunch daily flights to Beirut and Baghdad

News Desk 2 24/01/2025 0

From February 1, 2025 Emirates has announced that it will resume daily flights to Beirut, Lebanon, and Baghdad, Iraq, starting February 1, 2025. The airline’s return to both destinations is part of its ongoing expansion of services across the Middle East. Emirates will initially operate its daily flights to Beirut’s Rafic Al Hariri International Airport […]

Aviation Travel

Lufthansa to operate Munich-Denver flights with Airbus A380

Arnold Pinto 24/01/2025 0

From April 2025 onwards Lufthansa will begin flying from Munich to Denver next summer with the world’s largest passenger aircraft, the Airbus A380. This marks the first-ever A380 service to the US city, with the inaugural flight scheduled for April 30, 2025. Denver, located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, will become the sixth […]

Aviation

USAF F-22 Raptors to get advanced infrared threat-detection sensors

Arnold Pinto 23/01/2025 0

Lockheed Martin awarded contract Lockheed Martin has secured a $270 million contract with the US Air Force to upgrade the F-22 Raptor with cutting-edge infrared defensive sensors. The contract marks a significant step in modernising the advanced stealth fighter to ensure its readiness against evolving threats. The upgrade involves integrating Lockheed Martin’s new

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 landing gear at Lufthansa Technik’s facilities in Hamburg. […]