Aviation

NEWS DESK

Aviation brands heighten global market outreach by leveraging PR, marketing and communications efforts

News Desk 18/07/2024

Aviation brands, including airline, aerospace, business aviation, airport and other related services are striving to stay competitive and spread their wings across key markets by utilising the expertise and network of public relations companies. In response, UK-based Emerald Media and UAE

Aviation Logistics

Trade expansion boosts global air cargo demand in May 2024

Arnold Pinto 03/07/2024

Africa emerged as the strongest performer The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported robust growth in global air cargo demand for May 2024, marking the sixth consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year expansion. According to the latest data released by IATA, demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs), surged by 14.7% compared to May 2023,

NEWS DESK

JAMES HOGAN INDUCTED INTO ATW HALL OF FAME

News Desk 03/06/2024

Aviation visionary James Hogan has been honoured at Air Transport World’s 50th annual awardsceremony in Dubai.In front of an audience of airline CEOs and aviation industry leaders on Friday night, James wasinducted into ATW’s Awards Hall of Fame.The honour was bestowed in recognition of his leadership as President and Chief Executive of EtihadAirways between 2006 […]

Aviation Events UAE

Aviation Titans Converge In Dubai For IATA’s AGM

Arnold Pinto 31/05/2024

UAE Is First-Time Venue The global aviation industry’s most influential figures are converging in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), for the 80th International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit scheduled from June 2-4, 2024. This is the first time the event is hosted in the UAE, with Emirates […]

Aviation Business

SIA Group Soars High With Record Profit Of $2.67 Billion

Arnold Pinto 28/05/2024

8 Months Bonus For Carrier’s Staff The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has reported its highest-ever full-year net profit of $2.67 billion for the fiscal year 2023-2024, marking a significant milestone in its history. The remarkable performance comes amidst robust demand for air travel, driving record passenger revenue and load factors. The financial results, released by

Aviation

Boeing Enhances Its Safety Measures

Arnold Pinto 27/05/2024

New Annual Report Highlights Progress Boeing has unveiled its third annual safety report, underscoring the aerospace giant’s ongoing commitment to bolstering product safety and fostering a safety culture within and across the aviation industry. The report showcases a series of initiatives aimed at enhancing safety protocols and addressing recommendations by

Design

Jekta Unveils Stylish Interiors For PHA-ZE 100 Amphibious Aircraft

News Desk 09/05/2024

Meticulously Fusing Heritage And Modernity Jekta, the Swiss developer of the PHA-ZE 100 (Passenger Hydro Aircraft – Zero Emission 100), has unveiled the inaugural interiors of its revolutionary regional amphibious airframe. The designs embody a blend of timeless sophistication and futuristic innovation. They cater to economy-class Traveller and complete executive

NEWS DESK

Aviation experts at Arabian Travel Market highlight the pivotal role of innovation

News Desk 08/05/2024

As passenger numbers in the Middle East are predicted to reach 429 million this year, representing a 5.4% increase on 2019 figures, a panel of aviation experts convened at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) yesterday to discuss how the market is changing, outlining their predictions for the future of air travel. The session, ‘Looking Skyward for […]

NEWS DESK

Competition & Disruption Set to Intensify as Middle East Aviation Enters Next Wave of Transformation

News Desk 06/05/2024

The next wave of rapid transformation may see some aviation markets triple in size in the next decade according to data from OAG in its latest industry report ‘Middle East Aviation: Transformation, Growth and Future Challenges’ but there are still new challenges ahead. The report has been released to coincide with this week’s Arabian Travel Market

Aviation

IATA Criticises Increase In German Aviation Taxes

Arnold Pinto 03/05/2024

Warns Of Economic And Environmental Consequences In a stern rebuke to the German government, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has criticised the recent surge in aviation taxes, cautioning against its detrimental impact on the German economy and environmental sustainability efforts. Effective May 1, 2024, German levies on air travel soared by 19%, ranging

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

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 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

Corporate GCC UAE

flydubai wins ‘Airline of the Year’ title at The Aviator Middle East Awards 2023

PR News Desk 14/12/2023

The first time the low-cost carrier has won the honour flydubai, the Dubai-based low-cost carrier, has clinched the ‘Airline of the Year’ award at The Aviator Middle East Awards 2023, formerly known as The Aviation Business Middle East Awards. This marks the first time flydubai has received this accolade, further solidifying its position as a […]

Tech

Airbus flies a fully automated helicopter with a tablet

PR News Desk 03/12/2023

Test pilot monitored the light detection and ranging system Airbus has successfully tested a new simplified human-machine interface (HMI) and advanced autonomous features through a project code-named Vertex. These technologies, developed by Airbus UpNext, are controlled by a touchscreen tablet and aim to simplify mission preparation and management, reduce helicopter pilot

NEWS DESK GCC UAE

GAL AMMROC AND ARCHER AVIATION HOLD SIGNING CEREMONY AT DUBAI AIRSHOW

PR News Desk 16/11/2023

GAL AMMROC, a global leader in integrated aircraft readiness solutions and military maintenance, overhaul, and repair (MRO) services, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leader in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.     The MoU affirms a joint effort

NEWS DESK GCC UAE

GAL AMMROC Brings World-Class Centre of Excellence in Aviation MRO Services to Dubai Airshow

PR News Desk 13/11/2023

GAL AMMROC, a leading provider of military maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, announces its participation at the prestigious Dubai Airshow. The event starts tomorrow (Monday) and runs from November 13th – 17th at DWC. The Dubai Airshow provides a platform for aerospace and defense companies to showcase their products and services, network with industry

NEWS DESK GCC UAE

Dubai International hosts top aviation decision makers at IATA’s 153rd Slot Conference

PR News Desk 06/11/2023

Dubai Airports, the operator of Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC), today announced its sponsorship of IATA’s 153rd Slot Conference, which will bring together key stakeholders from the global airline and airports community to Dubai. Taking place from November 14th to 17th at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), this edition marks the […]

Aviation Events GCC UAE

Military Committee reviews preparations for Dubai Airshow 2023

Arnold Pinto 27/09/2023

Global aerospace sector meets in Dubai (November 13-17, 2023) The UAE Military Committee tasked with organising and managing certain aspects of the Dubai Airshow 2023 has met to plan operations for the airshow from November 13-17, 2023, at Dubai World Central (DWC), Dubai Airshow Site. UAE Major General Staff Dr Mubarak bin Ghafan Al Jabri, […]

Aviation Lifestyle Travel

Air Arabia flies high with a record AED459 million net profit in Q2 2023

Arnold Pinto 12/08/2023

Robust post-pandemic air travel and a curated growth trajectory have propelled Air Arabia to register record second-quarter (Q2) and first-half (H1) 2023 financial and operational results. The airline recorded a net profit of AED459 million during the Q2 period ending June 30, 2023, an increase of 187% compared to the AED160 million net profit the […]