Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
A pioneering ‘Women in Aviation Middle East’ conference is set to take flight during the seventh edition of Air Expo Abu Dhabi at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from November 19 to 21. The conference aims to explore critical advancements in air mobility while celebrating women who are reshaping the skies and carving […]
The Pantsir air defence system is a highly versatile and mobile platform designed to protect military installations and critical infrastructure from aerial threats, including aircraft, drones, and precision-guided munitions. The Pantsir air defence missile-gun system is equipped with advanced radar and electro-optical tracking systems. Deal underscores continued defence collaboration between India and Russia. With this
INDIA SIGNS DEAL WITH RUSSIA FOR ADVANCED PANTSIR VARIANTS TO BOOST AIR DEFENCERead More »
In the wake of the global financial crisis, Warren Buffett, the billionaire investor behind Berkshire Hathaway, faced significant challenges with the company’s business aviation holdings. Chief among them was NetJets, the fractional jet ownership provider. In 2011, Buffett expressed serious concerns. However, Berkshire Hathaway’s decision to keep its faith in the sector has proven to
FRAC TO THE FUTURE: BUSINESS AVIATION’S RESILIENT SURGE POST-COVID Read More »
Integration of IPS following 2024 acquisition produces global leader in CUTE and CUSS product offer – paving the way for frictionless airport travel. SITA, the global leader in air transport technology, has announced the formal integration of IPS Intelligent Passenger Solutions into its SITA Airports portfolio. The move further positions SITA as the market leader
SITA AND IPS LAUNCH GOLD STANDARD OFFER WITH INTELLIGENT PASSENGER SOLUTIONSRead More »
South African Airways (SAA) celebrated the inaugural flight of its new international route from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), on November 4, 2024. The A320 aircraft departed OR Tambo International Airport at 10:50 a.m., landing safely at Luano International Airport just over three hours later. This direct route, operating five times
In a groundbreaking move to advance air mobility in Japan, archer aviation and Soracle—a joint venture established by Japan airlines and Sumitomo corporation—have signed an agreement to bring electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to Japanese cities. As part of this partnership, Soracle intends to purchase up to 100 of archer’s midnight aircraft, valued
JAPAN AIRLINES AND SORACLE ANNOUNCE $500M ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT DEAL WITH ARCHER AVIATIONRead More »
TAAG Angola Airlines performed today the first commercial flight with the Airbus A220-300, connecting Luanda to a key Lusophony connection, São Tomé Island. The pioneer flight departed from Luanda International Airport with regular passengers and C-level executives aboard, who were welcomed upon arrival, by His Excellency Fidelino Peliganga, Angola´s Ambassador in São Tomé and Príncipe.
TAAG PERFORMS FIRST COMMERCIAL FLIGHT WITH THE AIRBUS A220-300 TO SÃO TOMÉ ISLAND Read More »
Japan’s destroyer-turned-aircraft carrier, the JS Kaga, marked a significant milestone last week, completing its first sea trials with the F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter off the coast of California. These trials represent a historic moment for Japan, as the Kaga is the first aircraft carrier operated by the Japanese Maritime Defence Force (JMSDF) since World
JAPAN’S AIRCRAFT CARRIER JS KAGA COMPLETES HISTORIC F-35B TRIALSRead More »
EUROPEAN ROTORS 2024, held from 04 November to 07 November at the RAI Convention Center in Amsterdam, successfully concluded, attracting over 4,600 participants from around the globe. This annual event, sponsored by the European Helicopter Association (EHA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), showcased the latest innovations, regulatory advancements, and best practices in
EUROPEAN ROTORS 2024 CONCLUDES WITH INSIGHTFUL DISCUSSIONSRead More »
Embraer (NYSE: ERJ; B3: EMBR3) will participate in Airshow China 2024 in Zhuhai from November 12 – 14, launching its latest market outlook and with a special focus on collaboration opportunities with the supply chain in China. “We’re excited to be back at Zhuhai Airshow. Embraer made its debut at the 3rd China Air Show
EMBRAER ATTENDS AIRSHOW CHINA 2024 WITH A FOCUS ON SUPPLY CHAIN COLLABORATIONRead More »
