Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
Rolls-Royce secures Trent 1000 XE engine order from LATAM Airlines to power Boeing 787 aircraft and support long-haul efficiency. Engine selection supports long-haul efficiency and
TrueNoord delivers three Airbus A220 aircraft to Breeze Airways, marking its first Airbus deal and supporting regional fleet expansion. Lease agreement marks entry into Airbus
Bell and Near Earth Autonomy partner to develop an autonomous Bell 505 logistics aircraft for the U.S. Marine Corps MARV-EL programme. Bell to support development of uncrewed aerial resupply platform under MARV-EL Increment 2 PROGRAMME FOCUS FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Bell Textron Inc. has been selected
Textron plans to separate its industrial segment to become a pure-play aerospace and defence company focused on aviation and military platforms. Proposed restructuring would create a pure-play aviation and defence business STRATEGIC REALIGNMENT PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND — Textron Inc. has announced plans to separate its industrial
Biman Bangladesh Airlines orders 14 Boeing 787 and 737 MAX aircraft in its largest-ever fleet expansion and modernisation move. Fleet expansion includes 787 Dreamliner family and first 737 MAX acquisition FLEET MODERNISATION STRATEGY DHAKA, BANGLADESH — Boeing and Biman Bangladesh Airlines have announced the airline’s largest-ever
Ethiopian Airlines and Visa expand partnership to grow co-branded cards and enhance digital payment experiences for travellers across Africa. Agreement targets digital payment adoption and enhanced passenger experience PARTNERSHIP EXPANSION ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA — Ethiopian Airlines and Visa have strengthened their collaboration to expand co-branded
Phelan Green outlines its strategy to supply electro-sustainable aviation fuel from South Africa into European markets, aligned with upcoming EU and UK blending mandates. By
B&H Worldwide launches an online Case Study Library, showcasing real-world aerospace logistics operations including AOG response, engine transport, and supply chain solutions. Digital platform highlights
hensec introduces AGNOST-A, an early-warning system that alerts pilots to GNSS jamming and spoofing threats at destination airports, enhancing operational awareness and safety. Early-warning solution
MAY 1
2013 — Boeing X-51A WaveRider completes its most successful test flight, reaching Mach 5.1 and setting a record for the longest air-breathing hypersonic flight.
1965 — Lockheed YF-12 sets an international airspeed record of 3,331 km/h, reinforcing advances in high-speed flight.
1963 — Jacqueline Cochran sets a women’s world speed record of 1,203.7 mph in a Lockheed F-104 Starfighter.
1912 — First flight of the Avro Type F, the world’s first aircraft to feature a fully enclosed cabin.
1982 — American Airlines launches AAdvantage, the world’s first frequent flyer programme, soon followed by United Airlines with Mileage Plus.
1952 — Trans World Airlines, British Overseas Airways Corporation, and Air France introduce the first scheduled transatlantic tourist-class services.
1947 — United Airlines begins daily scheduled service between San Francisco and Honolulu, expanding Pacific connectivity.
1927 — Imperial Airways introduces its premium “Silver Wing” service between London and Paris.
1922 — Deruluft commences operations, marking early international airline cooperation.
1922 — Deruluft commences operations, marking early international airline cooperation.
1986 — Dassault Mirage IVP enters service, reflecting continued evolution of high-speed reconnaissance capability.
1947 — A de Havilland Mosquito sets a London–Cape Town speed record, completing the route in 21 hours 31 minutes.
2009 — Air Fiji ceases operations, reflecting structural challenges in regional aviation markets.
2006 — Song (airline) is fully integrated into Delta Air Lines, consolidating brand and operations.
1993 — The Royal Hong Kong Auxiliary Air Force is disbanded ahead of Hong Kong’s transfer of sovereignty.
