Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
As Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc across the south-eastern United States, cutting off entire communities in western North Carolina, a small group of private drone operators took the skies to deliver emergency aid. With roads washed out by landslides and traditional methods of relief slowed by the devastation, these volunteers filled a crucial gap, using unmanned […]
AURA AERO has joined forces with Renault for the debut of the all-new electric Renault 4 at the Paris Motor Show 2024. As part of the showcase, AURA AERO’s electric aircraft, INTEGRAL E, has been featured, symbolising the convergence of land and air mobility solutions. The electric aircraft has been customised with the colours of
Two Airbus H175 helicopters have officially entered service with PHI Aviation in Australia, supporting their offshore energy transportation, search and rescue and medical evacuation operations. PHI, which has pioneered many firsts over its 75-year history, operates bases in Broome, Darwin and Exmouth, Australia. The new H175 helicopters will be based out of Broome, with additional
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Kenya Airways, the country’s flag carrier, said that the consolidation of airlines on the continent will help reduce the cost of intra-African air travel. Allan Kilavuka, Chief Executive Officer of Kenya Airways, said on Friday in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi that travel within Africa costs more than double for similar distances in other regions
Pan-African airline Asky has officially resumed flights between Lomé, Togo, and Pointe Noire, Congo, with a stopover in Luanda, Angola. After a four-year hiatus due to insufficient passenger demand, the airline celebrated the resumption with a ceremony on October 2, 2024. The resumption is also expected to boost passenger traffic through Lomé’s Gnassingbé Eyadéma International
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for August 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 8.6% compared to August 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 6.5% year-on-year. The August load factor was 86.2% (+1.6ppt compared to August
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Australia’s national carrier Qantas has flown the superjumbo to Johannesburg for the first time, which is the airline’s only destination in Africa. Qantas will operate the Airbus A380 across the Indian Ocean six times per week from September 30. The aircraft seats up to 485 passengers across four classes, including first, business, premium economy, and
Africa World Airlines (AWA) has taken a significant step forward by launching a new mobile app and unveiling a new flight program called “Celebrations in the Air.” To mark this milestone, a three-man delegation from the Ghanaian airline, which also operates in Nigeria, paid a courtesy visit to Vice Admiral Seth Amoama at the Ghana
LIFT Airline has soared to new heights by claiming their first-ever Skytrax award, being named the “Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa” for 2024 at the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards. The accolade, announced on 24 June, is a significant milestone for the South African carrier, which has been operational for less than four years. The
In a significant move that further strengthens its position in the global energy transition, Honeywell announced the completion of its acquisition of Air Products’ liquefied natural gas (LNG) process technology and equipment business for $1.81 billion in an all-cash transaction. The deal, finalized on September 30, 2024, bolsters Honeywell’s comprehensive suite of energy solutions and
