Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
Mike Busch, founder and CEO of Savvy Aviation, has been awarded the 2026 Richard G. McSpadden General Aviation Safety Award by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). Award recognition The award was presented on 17 March 2026 at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. According to AOPA, the award recognises individuals […]
MIKE BUSCH RECEIVES AOPA GENERAL AVIATION SAFETY AWARDRead More »
AviaDev has announced that Aaron Munetsi, Chief Executive Officer of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA), will receive the Ato Girma Wake Lifetime Achievement Award at AviaDev Africa 2026. The award recognises his contribution to route development and aviation connectivity across Africa, reflecting a career spanning nearly four decades in the industry. RECOGNITION […]
AARON MUNETSI TO RECEIVE AVIATION LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD AT AVIADEV 2026Read More »
Tecnam delivers technical training to Indian flight schools, supporting maintenance capability and fleet reliability as pilot training demand grows. NEW DELHI — Tecnam has completed a technical training and support programme for flight training organisations in India following the establishment of its direct factory representation in the country. The initiative involved the deployment of […]
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United Airlines plans to take delivery of more than 250 aircraft by 2028, supporting fleet renewal and network expansion across its operations. United Airlines has announced plans to take delivery of more than 250 aircraft by April 2028 as part of its ongoing fleet modernisation programme. The airline stated that the deliveries will include […]
UNITED ANNOUNCES DELIVERY OF MORE THAN 250 AIRCRAFT BY 2028Read More »
SITA and partners launch a digital identity pilot for seafarers, replacing paper certification with secure electronic verification systems. SITA, in collaboration with Columbia Shipmanagement and IDsure, has launched a digital identity pilot aimed at replacing paper-based certification processes for seafarers. The initiative forms part of the SmartSea programme and applies aviation-derived identity verification technologies […]
SITA AND PARTNERS LAUNCH DIGITAL IDENTITY PILOT FOR MARITIME CREW OPERATIONSRead More »
Star Alliance opens a new connection centre at Los Angeles International Airport to support multi-airline passenger transfers and improve operational coordination. Star Alliance has opened a new Star Connection Centre (SCC) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), expanding its network of facilities designed to support passenger transfers between member airlines. The new centre is […]
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DFS Aviation Services advances Athens airspace redesign with PBN procedures and simulation validation to improve capacity and operational efficiency. ATHENS / MUNICH — DFS Aviation Services, in cooperation with Athens International Airport and the Hellenic Air Navigation Service Provider, has progressed its airspace modernisation project with the development and implementation of Performance Based Navigation (PBN) […]
DFS AVIATION SERVICES PROGRESSES ATHENS AIRSPACE REDESIGN WITH PBN IMPLEMENTATIONRead More »
Kenya Airways reports 2025 results impacted by fleet constraints and supply chain disruptions, with reduced capacity and continued operational challenges. NAIROBI — Kenya Airways has reported its full-year financial results for the period ending 31 December 2025, with performance affected by global aviation supply chain disruptions and reduced operational capacity. The airline indicated that […]
FlySafair has issued operational safety guidance for the 2026 Easter peak, focusing on IATA-compliant lithium-ion battery transport and airport security efficiency. JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA — FlySafair has released updated technical and safety guidance for passengers travelling with personal electronic devices (PEDs) and lithium-ion power banks ahead of the 2026 Easter holiday period. The initiative aims […]
FLYSAFAIR ISSUES OPERATIONAL GUIDANCE ON PASSENGER ELECTRONICS FOR EASTER PEAKRead More »
H55 advances its 200 kWh Energy Storage System for the RTX Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator, targeting a 30% fuel efficiency gain for regional aviation through EASA-validated technology. SION, SWITZERLAND — H55, the Swiss specialist in certified electric propulsion, has announced significant progress in the development of its 200 kWh Energy Storage System (ESS) for the RTX […]
H55 BATTERY TECHNOLOGY ENABLES KEY MILESTONE FOR RTX HYBRID-ELECTRIC PROGRAMMERead More »
