Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
Lanseria International Airport, one of South Africa’s prominent aviation hubs, is on the verge of a major ownership change. The Government Employee Pension Fund (GEPF), which is managed by the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), has received approval from the Competition Commission to acquire Lanseria Holdings, the entity that owns and operates the airport. The proposed […]
As Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc across the south-eastern United States, cutting off entire communities in western North Carolina, a small group of private drone operators took the skies to deliver emergency aid. With roads washed out by landslides and traditional methods of relief slowed by the devastation, these volunteers filled a crucial gap, using unmanned
EMERGENCY DRONE OPERATIONS PROVE CRITICAL IN HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF EFFORTSRead More »
A milestone for Indian aviation with a contactless boarding pass system set to reduce waiting times and create a better travel experience for passengers at AAI airports. SITA, the global leader in air transport technology, is installing its Smart Path technology across nine Indian airports in a partnership with Airports Authority of India (AAI) as
Embraer announced the expansion and investment in the United States of its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services network to support the growing fleet of E-Jets with the opening of a new Embraer owned service center at the Perot Field Alliance Airport, in Fort Worth, Texas. In partnership with the City of Fort Worth, Denton
Airbus UpNext, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Airbus, and Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation (Toshiba), Toshiba Group’s energy arm, will cooperate and mutualise experience on superconducting technologies for future hydrogen-powered aircraft. In the quest to decarbonise the aviation industry, hydrogen-powered aircraft are one of the promising solutions to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Superconducting
AIRBUS AND TOSHIBA TO PARTNER ON SUPERCONDUCTIVITY RESEARCH Read More »
The global simulators market is experiencing robust growth, projected to rise from USD 18.5 billion in 2023 to USD 26.1 billion by 2028, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%, according to a recent report. The surge is fuelled by industries increasingly prioritising cost-effective and safety-conscious training solutions, particularly in aviation, military, maritime,
SIMULATORS MARKET POISED TO REACH USD 26.1 BILLION BY 2028Read More »
The Clean Air Task Force (CATF) is pushing the boundaries of sustainable aviation by exploring diverse technological solutions, from hydrogen-powered aircraft to synthetic fuels. Their vision is built around multiple pathways for decarbonisation, aiming to address the needs of different regions based on their unique geographic and economic factors. Here are five key areas where
FIVE WAYS CATF IS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE AVIATIONRead More »
Korean Air has successfully completed the world’s first comprehensive Urban Air Mobility (UAM) operations demonstration. This marks a significant milestone in the advancement of air mobility systems and the development of the Korean Urban Air Mobility (K-UAM) Grand Challenge. The demonstration, which took place over five weeks starting on March 11 at the Goheung Aviation
KOREAN AIR COMPLETES WORLD’S FIRST URBAN AIR MOBILITY OPERATIONS DEMONSTRATIONRead More »
VEGA’s primary goal is to establish sustainable, zero-emission transport solutions for both passengers and goods, with the first project focusing on connecting Malpensa Airport with Milan’s city center. This marks the beginning of a larger expansion plan, which includes scaling operations to other regions within Lombardy and potentially extending across Italy. Each of the joint
SKYPORTS, SEA MILANO, AND 2I AEROPORTI LAUNCH ‘VEGA’ JOINT VENTURE FOR AAM IN ITALYRead More »
AURA AERO has joined forces with Renault for the debut of the all-new electric Renault 4 at the Paris Motor Show 2024. As part of the showcase, AURA AERO’s electric aircraft, INTEGRAL E, has been featured, symbolising the convergence of land and air mobility solutions. The electric aircraft has been customised with the colours of