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Emirates recently welcomed this 101-year-old seasoned traveller Rachida Smati onboard its flight to Algiers. Born in Algeria in 1923, Rachida’s first flight was to Paris when she was 21 years old. To show its appreciation to the well-travelled customer and ensure she has the most comfortable travel experience possible, the airline extended a First-Class upgrade […]
Avolon, a leading global aviation finance company, issues an update for the second quarter (‘Q2’) of 2024. Q2 Fleet Metrics – Delivered 15 new aircraft and transitioned 10 aircraft to a total of 16 customers; – Sold 6 aircraft and entered into letters of intent for the sale of a further 17 aircraft; – Placed
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), on Wednesday, announced that it has suspended the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) of Dana Airlines with effect immediately amidst safety concerns. The directive is contained in a letter issued and endorsed by the NCAA Acting Director General, Chris Najomo, in Abuja. It said the action was based on
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on South Africa to mobilize its experience, resources, and infrastructure to accelerate the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production. The call came as government and industry officials gathered in Johannesburg for the IATA Wings of Change Focus Africa conference. “South Africa has vast potential to become a
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Transport & Environment (T&E), an environmental NGO focused on transport issues, is advocating for enhanced monitoring of ultra-fine particles (UFP) emitted by aviation, which can affect health, according to a recent study. Commissioned by T&E and conducted by CE Delft, a Netherlands-based consultancy, the study sheds light on the potential health impacts of UFPs on
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is about to cause a revolution in the aviation sector. This is not a science fiction fantasy but a tangible reality. From enhancing flight schedules to speeding up maintenance, artificial intelligence is quickly changing the way airlines run. Though some individuals might be worried that AI could replace pilots, the reality is
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The world’s largest EV battery maker is powering up something even bigger. CATL successfully tested a 4-ton electric plane powered by its ultra-high energy density battery. By 2028, CATL expects to reveal an 8-ton civil electric aircraft with around 1,200 to 1,800 miles (2,000 to 3,000 km) range. After revealing its new Condensed Battery at
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Hanwha Aerospace, South Korea’s leading aerospace and defence corporation, announced today that it signed a contract with the Defence Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) to supply the first mass production engines for the KF-21. The contract is valued around USD 401 million (556 billion KRW). The contract period runs from June 2024 to December 2027, during
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Embraer today delivered the second KC-390 multi-mission aircraft to the Portuguese Air Force (FAP). The platform includes standard NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) equipment already integrated into the aircraft and meets the requirements set by the National Aeronautical Authority (AAN) of Portugal. In 2019, FAP ordered five KC-390, including a comprehensive services and support package
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As NASA grapples with more spacesuit problems on the International Space Station, the company it selected to develop replacement suits says it is pulling back from that effort. In a statement to SpaceNews June 25, a spokesperson for Collins Aerospace, a subsidiary of RTX Corp., said the company and NASA had agreed to “descope” work
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