Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
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 […]
FLYSAFAIR RELAUNCHES SCHOOL BOOSTER COMPETITION WITH 100 FLIGHTS AVAILABLERead More »
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 […]
AIR CANADA SELECTS COLLINS AEROSPACE CABIN INTERIORS FOR A321XLR FLEETRead More »
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. […]
magniX LAUNCHES ELECTRIC ENGINE TARGETING GENERAL AVIATION AND TRAINING AIRCRAFTRead More »
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 […]
ITA AIRWAYS LAUNCHES NEW DIGITAL PLATFORM AS LUFTHANSA INTEGRATION ADVANCESRead More »
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 […]
EUROPE PRIVATE JET DEMAND SET TO RISE AHEAD OF SUMMER PEAKRead More »
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 […]
QATAR AIRWAYS EXPANDS NETWORK TO OVER 120 DESTINATIONS IN REVISED SCHEDULERead More »
Comments from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) indicate improved cooperation with the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), following a period of heightened regulatory tension after the Boeing 737 MAX accidents. REGULATORY ALIGNMENT Leadership signals renewed cooperation EASA Executive Director Florian Guillermet said that cooperation between the two regulators has strengthened, with both now […]
EASA SIGNALS IMPROVED RELATIONS WITH FAA ON AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION OVERSIGHTRead More »
Finnair has signed Letters of Intent to lease two Embraer E190 aircraft and two ATR 72-600 turboprops as part of a planned expansion of its regional operations. REGIONAL CAPACITY AND FLEET DEVELOPMENT The aircraft will be operated by Finnair’s regional partner Norra and are expected to enter service during summer and early autumn 2026. […]
FINNAIR SIGNS LOIs FOR EMBRAER E190 AND ATR 72-600 AIRCRAFT TO EXPAND REGIONAL OPERATIONSRead More »
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 »
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 »
