IATA URGES AFRICAN GOVERNMENTS TO PRIORITISE AVIATION AS ECONOMIC INFRASTRUCTURE

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IATA calls on African governments to prioritise aviation as economic infrastructure, highlighting safety, cost, and sustainability challenges. Focus Africa conference highlights safety, cost, and sustainability as key policy drivers ADDIS ABABA — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on African governments to prioritise aviation as a strategic enabler of long-term economic and social […]

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SCAT AIRLINES EXPANDS FLEET WITH ADDITIONAL BOEING 737-9 ORDER

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SCAT Airlines orders five additional Boeing 737-9 aircraft to expand capacity and support long-range international route development. Kazakhstan carrier increases capacity and range to support international network growth SHYMKENT, KAZAKHSTAN — Boeing and SCAT Airlines have confirmed an order for five additional 737-9 aircraft, supporting the airline’s ongoing fleet expansion and international route development strategy. […]

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PHU QUOC SET TO EMERGE AS FULLY AUTOMATED ASIA-PACIFIC AVIATION HUB

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Phu Quoc International Airport is being transformed into a fully automated aviation hub with biometric passenger processing and scalable infrastructure ahead of APEC 2027. Biometric-enabled passenger processing to support rapid capacity expansion ahead of APEC 2027 Phu Quoc International Airport is undergoing a major transformation aimed at positioning it as a next-generation aviation hub in […]

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TEXTRON AVIATION EXPANDS 5G CABIN CONNECTIVITY ACROSS CITATION FLEET

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Textron Aviation has introduced a Gogo 5G connectivity upgrade for multiple Cessna Citation business jets, following FAA certification of the system. 5G CONNECTIVITY UPGRADE APPROVED Textron Aviation has announced the availability of a Gogo 5G connectivity upgrade for a range of Cessna Citation aircraft, enabled by the issuance of a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from […]

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FLYSAFAIR RELAUNCHES SCHOOL BOOSTER COMPETITION WITH 100 FLIGHTS AVAILABLE

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FlySafair has relaunched its annual School Booster competition, offering South African schools the opportunity to win a total of 100 return domestic flights to support educational and extracurricular travel. EXPANDING ACCESS THROUGH AVIATION Now in its third year, the initiative will see ten schools each awarded ten return domestic flights. The programme invites schools to […]

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AIR CANADA SELECTS COLLINS AEROSPACE CABIN INTERIORS FOR A321XLR FLEET

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Air Canada has selected Collins Aerospace to supply complete cabin seating solutions for its Airbus A321XLR fleet, including new business class suites and upgraded economy seating. PREMIUM CABIN CONFIGURATION The airline’s A321XLR aircraft will be configured with 14 Aurora business class suites at the front of the cabin, complemented by 168 Meridian+ seats in the […]

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magniX LAUNCHES ELECTRIC ENGINE TARGETING GENERAL AVIATION AND TRAINING AIRCRAFT

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magniX has announced the launch of its magniAIR electric engine, aimed at the general aviation market, with initial applications in recreational aircraft, kit planes, and flight training platforms. ELECTRIC PROPULSION FOR LIGHT AIRCRAFT The magniAIR engine is designed as an air-cooled electric propulsion system delivering 175 kW of power at a weight of 55 kg. […]

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ITA AIRWAYS LAUNCHES NEW DIGITAL PLATFORM AS LUFTHANSA INTEGRATION ADVANCES

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ITA Airways has introduced a redesigned website and mobile application, marking a key step in its integration into the Lufthansa Group’s digital ecosystem and enhancing the customer journey across its network. DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ALIGNED WITH GROUP STRATEGY ITA Airways has rolled out new digital platforms, including a fully redesigned website and mobile app, developed on […]

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EUROPE PRIVATE JET DEMAND SET TO RISE AHEAD OF SUMMER PEAK

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Private jet demand in Europe is expected to rise sharply ahead of the summer 2026 peak, driven by seasonal travel trends, regional demand shifts, and evolving customer behaviour. SEASONAL DEMAND DRIVES BUSINESS AVIATION ACTIVITY According to industry observations, business jet traffic across Europe typically rises sharply between April and July, with peak activity increasing by […]

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QATAR AIRWAYS EXPANDS NETWORK TO OVER 120 DESTINATIONS IN REVISED SCHEDULE

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Qatar Airways has published a revised flight schedule, outlining a gradual expansion of its global network to more than 120 destinations by mid-May 2026. The updated schedule reflects a phased increase in operations to and from Doha, as the airline continues to restore connectivity across its international network.     PHASED NETWORK EXPANSION The revised […]

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