In a fast-moving global aviation industry where seconds of downtime can disrupt passengers and delay operations, maintaining seamless connectivity is paramount. SITA has launched a new satellite-based communications service to ensure that airports and airlines remain connected — even in the most extreme or infrastructure-limited conditions. SITA Managed Satellites is now live in over 130 […]
Author: Judith Rodokanakis
May 9, 2025 – Upgrading your avionics today means more than just bolting in new technology — it represents a transformation in how pilots interact with their aircraft. Navigation systems have evolved far beyond guiding pilots from point A to B. The latest offerings integrate deeply into aircraft systems, improving not only efficiency but situational
Warsaw, Poland — 27 May 2025. Embraer, the Brazilian aerospace giant renowned for its regional aircraft and commitment to innovation, has officially joined the Polish New Mobility Association (PSNM). This strategic collaboration strengthens Embraer’s sustainability agenda and signals a pivotal step forward in the decarbonisation of regional air transport across Central and Eastern Europe. By
EMBRAER JOINS POLISH NEW MOBILITY ASSOCIATION TO ACCELERATE AVIATION DECARBONISATIONRead More »
Saint-Cloud, France – 28 April 2025 — A new chapter in Indo-French defence cooperation has begun with the signing of the Inter-Governmental Agreement for India’s acquisition of 26 Rafale Marine fighter aircraft, marking a significant step in strengthening the Indian Navy’s operational capabilities. Signed in the presence of Dassault Aviation Chairman and CEO Éric Trappier,
INDIA SIGNS CONTRACT FOR 26 RAFALE MARINE FIGHTERS FOR NAVY MODERNISATIONRead More »
Hanoi, Vietnam – 26 May 2025 — In a significant step toward advancing Vietnam’s space and environmental capabilities, Airbus Defence and Space, the French Space Agency (CNES), and the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) have signed a new Declaration of Intent (DoI) to deepen their cooperation in Earth observation. The signing, which took
AIRBUS, CNES AND VAST REINFORCE EARTH OBSERVATION PARTNERSHIP WITH VIETNAMRead More »
Leonardo, the Italian aerospace and defence giant, has unveiled a major digital initiative aimed at accelerating innovation and attracting new talent to the European defence industry. The company has officially launched its Advanced Cognitive Solution centre—described as an “AI Factory”—and introduced O.P.E.N., a metaverse environment designed to engage the next generation of STEM professionals. Speaking
LEONARDO LAUNCHES AI FACTORY AND METAVERSE TO ATTRACT NEXT-GEN STEM TALENTRead More »
HANOI, 26 May 2025 – Vietjet, Vietnam’s largest private airline, has reinforced its international growth ambitions with a firm order for 20 additional Airbus A330-900 widebody aircraft. The signing ceremony took place in Hanoi between Vietjet Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao and Wouter van Wersch, President of Airbus International, during an official visit by French
VIETJET DOUBLES DOWN ON LONG-HAUL AMBITIONS WITH 20 NEW A330NEO ORDERSRead More »
DAKAR, 24 May 2025 — United Airlines has officially launched its inaugural nonstop year-round service between Dakar, Senegal and Washington D.C., marking a historic first for the airline as it expands its footprint in Francophone West Africa. The new route positions United as the only airline directly connecting Senegal’s capital with the U.S. capital, a
UNITED AIRLINES LAUNCHES FIRST-EVER NONSTOP SERVICE BETWEEN DAKAR AND WASHINGTON D.C.Read More »
NAIROBI, Kenya – 24 May 2025 — Kenya Airways has reaffirmed its commitment to African sports with the announcement of a new partnership with the Kenya Rugby Union, returning as the official sponsor of the Simbas, Kenya’s Men’s 15s national rugby team. The announcement was made during a signing ceremony at the RFUEA Grounds on
KENYA AIRWAYS RETURNS AS OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF KENYA SIMBAS RUGBY TEAMRead More »
Wichita, Kan., 21 May 2025 — Textron Aviation has announced a significant fleet order from Mexico’s leading business aviation company, Aerolíneas Ejecutivas (ALE), for up to 12 Cessna Citation business jets. The aircraft, a mix of Citation Latitude, Citation CJ3 Gen2, and Citation CJ3 Gen3 models, will operate within ALE’s fractional ownership division, MexJet. ALE









