Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
In a significant leap forward for the future of air mobility, Joby Aviation has successfully tested a hydrogen-electric version of its S4 electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) aircraft. This breakthrough comes as Joby continues its pursuit of certification for its battery-powered air taxi and gears up for the launch of commercial services. The modified S4 prototype, now […]
Boeing’s defence and space business is undergoing significant transformation. Annual revenue for Boeing Defence, Space and Security (BDS) has decreased by nearly 20% since 2015, adjusted for inflation. Yet, CEO Ted Colbert remains unfazed by this decline, even suggesting that further revenue reductions might be necessary to achieve sustainable growth. “There is a possibility that
BOEING DEFENCE STRATEGY OVERHAUL: AIMING FOR HEALTHY REVENUE AND STRATEGIC GROWTHRead More »
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has reported remarkable advancements in Saudi Arabia’s air traffic performance for the first half of 2024. This progress includes significant increases in passenger numbers, flights, air cargo, and connectivity, all driven by the strategic measures implemented under the Saudi Aviation Strategy. From January to June 2024, the Kingdom
SAUDI ARABIA’S AVIATION SECTOR SOARS TO NEW HEIGHTS IN 2024Read More »
Air Cargo Next is excited to announce that Zeo Tam, head of performance enhancement at Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd. (Hactl), will be a distinguished panelist at the third annual Air Cargo Tech Summit. The event is scheduled for October 21-22 at the JW Marriott Frankfurt in Germany. Tam, who will deliver the presentation
The training of future military pilots is being revolutionised by advanced technology developed by Leonardo in Venegono, Italy. This technological leap is showcased in the docuseries “Piloti Caccia – International Flight Training School,” which first aired on Rai 2 and is now available on RaiPlay. The series delves into the rigorous and high-tech training regimen
Textron Aviation today announced the delivery of the first Cessna SkyCourier twin-engine utility turboprop equipped with a Combi interior conversion option. The aircraft was delivered to Everts Air, an Alaskan-based Part 135 operator serving passenger, cargo and charter needs throughout Alaska. Everts also operates Part 121, providing cargo and on-demand charter throughout North, Central and
Leonardo announces a new collaboration with Agenzia Industrie Difesa (AID), which centres on the strengthening of technological and operational innovation in the defence and security sector. The focus of the partnership will be on the joint development of conventional 155 mm artillery ammunition, primarily for Italian defence. This collaboration, which will last 18 months with
LEONARDO AND AID COLLABORATE ON INNOVATION IN THE DEFENCE AND SECURITY SECTORRead More »
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has ordered four additional Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for the Royal Saudi Arabia Air Force (RSAF). The first of these aircraft will enter into conversion at the beginning of 2026; they will enter into service and join the RSAF in 2027 to carry out air-to-air refuelling and
SAUDI ARABIA ORDERS FOUR ADDITIONAL AIRBUS A330 MRTTSRead More »
A fuel shortage at Mali’s main international airport led to flight cancellations and disruption on Wednesday, according to several air transport stakeholders. The West African country’s civil aviation agency has asked the regional air traffic control body ASECNA to notify airspace users of the “unavailability of Jet A1 fuel” at the capital Bamako’s Modibo-Keita international
MALI FUEL SHORTAGE CAUSES FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS AND DISRUPTIONRead More »
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline group and MRO operator, has expanded the capabilities of its maintenance facilities with the inauguration of a CFM Leap-1B engine test cell in Addis Ababa. The new test cell at the company’s MRO Services facility in the Ethiopian capital enables the company to offer full testing capability of the engine,