Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has announced a milestone achievement in its passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion programme. In a recent trial, the company successfully loaded a Trent 1000 engine, used on Boeing 787 aircraft, into the main deck of an IAI B777-300ERSF cargo aircraft. IAI is the first in the world to convert the Boeing 777-300ER into […]
HONG KONG – Cathay Pacific has placed an additional order for 14 Boeing 777-9 passenger jets, bringing its total commitment to 35 aircraft. This makes the Hong Kong-based carrier the largest 777-9 operator in the Asia-Pacific region. The new generation widebody aircraft is designed to reduce fuel consumption and emissions by 20% and noise by
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DAR ES SALAAM, 28 July 2025 – Kenya Airways and Air Tanzania have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) designed to enhance regional collaboration and improve connectivity across East and Southern Africa. The agreement reflects the airlines’ shared commitment to fostering cooperation over competition, aiming to drive sustainable growth and efficiency in the African aviation
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London, UK – July 2025 – In a landmark achievement for advanced air mobility, Vertical Aerospace has successfully completed the world’s first airport-to-airport piloted flight by a full-scale, winged tilt-rotor eVTOL aircraft designed for commercial service. The VX4 prototype flew from Cotswold Airport to RAF Fairford on 16 July 2025, ahead of its public debut
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Aviation in the UK is set for a significant step forward in inclusivity, following the release of a comprehensive report by the Aviation Accessibility Task and Finish Group. Established by the UK government in November 2024 and chaired by disability rights activist and former Paralympian Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, the group has outlined 19 targeted actions
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Addis Ababa, 15 July 2025 Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa and one of the fastest-growing airline brands in the world, is pleased to announce the launch of its new daily passenger service connecting Addis Ababa with Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. The inaugural flight marks a significant milestone in
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Madrid, 14 July 2025 – In a significant move aimed at strengthening air links across Africa, Euroairlines Group has signed a strategic distribution and operational agreement with Air Sierra Leone, the national flag carrier of Sierra Leone. The alliance is expected to open up global markets for the West African airline and reinforce Euroairlines’ footprint
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier and one of the world’s fastest-growing airline brands, has officially launched its inaugural passenger service to Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam. The new route, operated four times weekly with a one-stop in Dhaka, marks the airline’s first passenger gateway into Vietnam and its 20th destination in Asia. To celebrate
ENUGU, Nigeria — Nigeria’s aviation sector has gained a new entrant with the official launch of Enugu Air, a state-backed airline aimed at transforming the southeast region into a hub for investment, tourism, and connectivity. The inaugural flight took place on Monday at Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu, marking a milestone moment for the
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LONDON, 8 July 2025 — Pegasus Airlines has expanded its international network with the launch of a brand-new direct service connecting the UK’s southwest region with Türkiye’s cultural capital. The inaugural flight departed today from Bristol Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, marking a strategic step in the carrier’s ongoing growth across Europe. The
PEGASUS AIRLINES LAUNCHES DIRECT ROUTE BETWEEN BRISTOL AND ISTANBULRead More »
