Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
Textron Aviation has announced a new in-flight operable door option for the passenger variant of the Cessna SkyCourier, expanding the aircraft’s capability across military, humanitarian and commercial special mission operations. NEW CAPABILITY FOR AIRBORNE OPERATIONS The new door, expected to be available as a factory-installed option from 2028, is designed to enable airborne deployment of […]
CESSNA SKYCOURIER GAINS IN-FLIGHT OPERABLE DOOR OPTION FOR SPECIAL MISSIONSRead More »
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has confirmed that contactless, biometric-enabled international travel is technically achievable, following a series of successful Proofs of Concept (PoCs) conducted across Europe and Asia-Pacific. DIGITAL IDENTITY ENABLES PAPERLESS TRAVEL The trials demonstrated that digital identity systems can replace traditional paper-based travel documentation, enabling passengers to move through airport processes […]
IATA TRIALS CONFIRM READINESS FOR CONTACTLESS INTERNATIONAL TRAVELRead More »
Embraer and ALADA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore new business opportunities in the defence and security sector, with a focus on government-to-government (G2G) contracting models across Latin America and Africa. AGREEMENT SIGNED AT FIDAE The agreement was signed in Santiago, Chile, during the FIDAE aerospace exhibition, and will see the two […]
EMBRAER AND ALADA SIGN MOU TO ADVANCE DEFENCE EXPORT OPPORTUNITIESRead More »
Boeing has delivered the ViaSat-3 Flight 3 satellite to Viasat, expanding high-capacity connectivity across the Asia-Pacific region ahead of a Falcon Heavy launch. SOURCE AND IMAGE: BOEING Boeing has delivered the third ViaSat-3 (VS-3 F3) spacecraft to Viasat, marking a key milestone in the expansion of global satellite connectivity, with the platform set to support […]
BOEING DELIVERS VIASAT-3 FLIGHT 3 SATELLITE FOR ASIA-PACIFIC CONNECTIVITYRead More »
Private jet demand in Europe is expected to rise sharply ahead of the summer 2026 peak, driven by seasonal travel trends, regional demand shifts, and evolving customer behaviour. SEASONAL DEMAND DRIVES BUSINESS AVIATION ACTIVITY According to industry observations, business jet traffic across Europe typically rises sharply between April and July, with peak activity increasing by […]
EUROPE PRIVATE JET DEMAND SET TO RISE AHEAD OF SUMMER PEAKRead More »
An aircraft has been deployed over Serengeti National Park in Tanzania to support search and recovery operations following widespread flooding that has left tourist vehicles stranded. AERIAL SUPPORT FOR GROUND OPERATIONS Authorities initiated aerial patrols after weeks of heavy rainfall flooded roads and river crossings across the park. The aircraft is being used to scan […]
AIRCRAFT DEPLOYED IN SERENGETI FLOOD RESPONSE OPERATIONSRead More »
HAVELSAN has completed the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) of a Boeing 737 MAX full flight simulator for Turkish Airlines, marking the third such device delivered to the carrier. SIMULATOR DELIVERY MILESTONE The latest simulator forms part of an ongoing programme supporting Turkish Airlines’ pilot training infrastructure. Once deployed, it will join six existing Boeing 737 […]
HAVELSAN COMPLETES TESTING OF THIRD B737 MAX SIMULATOR FOR TURKISH AIRLINESRead More »
Embraer will showcase its defence and security portfolio at FIDAE 2026 in Santiago, Chile, with the KC-390 Millennium and A-29 Super Tucano forming the centrepiece of its exhibition. FIDAE AS A REGIONAL PLATFORM The biennial FIDAE airshow, held at Pudahuel Air Base from 7–12 April, remains a key platform for defence engagement in Latin America. […]
Bell to showcase multi-mission rotorcraft and regional support capabilities at FIDAE 2026 in Chile, highlighting its operational footprint across Latin America. REGIONAL FOCUS AND OPERATOR BASE Bell reports a strong footprint in Latin America, supporting nearly 2,000 military and commercial operators across a wide range of mission profiles. The company continues to expand its regional […]
BELL TO SHOWCASE VERTICAL LIFT SOLUTIONS AT FIDAE 2026Read More »
Artemis II crew surpasses Apollo 13 distance record during lunar flyby, validating Orion systems and advancing NASA’s deep space programme. RECORD-BREAKING DISTANCE On 6 April, the Orion spacecraft Integrity carried its four-person crew to a distance of approximately 406,770 km from Earth, surpassing the previous record set by the Apollo 13 mission in 1970. […]
ARTEMIS II CREW SURPASSES APOLLO 13 DISTANCE RECORD DURING LUNAR FLYBYRead More »
