Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
SITA, a leading technology company in the air transport industry, launched its trailblazing airport management tool, the SITA Airport Operations Total Optimizer, which harnesses AI and the principles of Total Airport Management to optimise various airport operational, financial and sustainability functions. Over the past decade, airports have tried to optimise individual airport functions, most of which are not well-synchronised with each […]
Honeywell (Nasdaq: HON) has revealed that its Solstice ze refrigerant has played a pivotal role in achieving remarkable energy efficiency gains for Q-REF’s KIBO chiller, surpassing traditional ammonia-powered solutions by an impressive 46%. This collaboration underscores Honeywell’s commitment to align its portfolio with key megatrends, including the energy transition. Driving Energy Efficiency in Cold Storage
HONEYWELL’S SOLSTICE TECHNOLOGY PAVES THE WAY FOR ENERGY-EFFICIENT COLD STORAGE SOLUTIONSRead More »
In a groundbreaking move towards advancing synthetic fuels, Safran made waves in February 2024 with its investment in the American startup Avnos through Safran Corporate Ventures. Avnos stands out for its cutting-edge technology, pioneering a method to capture CO2 from ambient air with reduced energy consumption and without water usage. This strategic investment marks a
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s premier network operating carrier, proudly unveils its latest endeavour: a new four-times-weekly passenger service to Warsaw, Poland, via Athens. Scheduled to take flight on June 16, 2024, this inaugural journey marks a significant milestone, expanding the airline’s European footprint to an impressive 24 destinations. Dubbed flight ET 764, the route will commence
CONNECTING AFRICA TO POLAND: ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES EXPANDS ITS REACH TO WARSAW VIA ATHENSRead More »
A fresh breeze is blowing through the skies of Saudi Arabia as an investor gears up to unveil a new airline in Riyadh, aimed at bolstering connectivity between the Kingdom and Africa, as per reports by Al-Eqtisadiah. With a vision to foster tourism and investment, the upcoming airline is poised to forge vital air links
NEW SAUDI AIRLINE SET TO BRIDGE GULF TO AFRICA AIR TRAVEL GAPRead More »
In a recent legal victory, Airlink (South Africa) has secured a High Court order mandating South African Airways (SAA) to obliterate confidential commercial data procured from a former executive who transitioned from Airlink to the national carrier. CEO and Managing Director of Airlink, Rodger Foster, expressed satisfaction with the court’s decision, stating, “Airlink is satisfied
HIGH COURT RULING: SAA ORDERED TO ERASE AIRLINK’S DATARead More »
Royal Air Force Test Pilot School and the Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency have been recognised as finalists for the 2023 Robert J. Collier Trophy, a prestigious award celebrating recent strides propelling the era of machine learning within the aerospace domain. Collaborating closely, the teams orchestrated groundbreaking tests employing artificial intelligence algorithms aboard the X-62A
ROYAL AIR FORCE TEST PILOT SCHOOL AND DARPA ACE AI BREAKTHROUGH IN AEROSPACE DOGFIGHTSRead More »
Boeing is taking significant strides towards reducing its carbon footprint with its largest-ever purchase of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). With a commitment to environmental stewardship, the company is procuring 9.4 million gallons (35.6 million litres) of SAF to power its 2024 U.S. commercial operations. This purchase marks a substantial increase of over 60% compared
BOEING ELEVATES SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS WITH BLENDED SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL PURCHASERead More »
Serbia, nestled in the heart of the Balkans, is poised to make a significant leap in its defense capabilities with the anticipated acquisition of the Dassault Aviation Rafale fighter jets. President Aleksandar Vucic’s recent discussions during his official visit to France indicate a strong commitment to bolstering the country’s air force with a dozen of
SERBIA’S STRATEGIC SHIFT: THE RAFALE DEAL AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR THE BALKANSRead More »
In a significant development reshaping the military dynamics in South America, Argentina has concluded a deal to procure 24 used Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters from Denmark. The formal agreement was sealed on April 16th during the visit of Argentine defence minister Luis Petri to Denmark, marking a milestone in Argentina’s aviation history by reintroducing supersonic
ARGENTINA BOLSTERS AIR DEFENSE WITH F-16 ACQUISITION FROM DENMARKRead More »
