Emirates, the Middle East carrier, has firmly established its presence in South Africa, marking nearly three decades of uninterrupted service. With strategic expansions, innovative offerings, and key partnerships, Emirates has become a preferred choice for travelers to and from the country. Decades of Growth Emirates embarked on its South African journey in 1995 with just […]
Tanzania’s aviation sector is experiencing a significant upswing, with a remarkable surge in airline passenger numbers, marking a promising trajectory for the nation’s air travel industry. According to the Minister for Transport, Prof Makame Mbarawa, the first nine months of the fiscal year witnessed a substantial increase of nearly 24% in airline passengers. This surge […]
Aircraft contrails, those streaks often trailing behind jets in the sky, are now under increased scrutiny due to their potential link to climate change. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling for further investigation into the environmental impact of contrails, while the European Union (EU) is taking proactive steps towards tighter regulations. Contrails, formed […]
IATA URGES MORE RESEARCH AS EU TIGHTENS REGULATIONS ON CONTRAILS AMID CLIMATE CONCERNSRead More »
Finnair celebrates its centenary year with a remarkable commitment to sustainability, unveiling 100 initiatives aimed at environmental and social progress. Inviting its workforce to contribute ideas, Finnair received over 250 suggestions, from which they carefully selected actions aligned with their sustainability goals. “These initiatives, introduced during our centennial celebrations, signify our dedication to the next […]
FINNAIR UNVEILS 100 SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES FOR CENTENARY YEARRead More »
Boeing, a company grappling with recent avionics safety issues, seeks to redeem itself as it prepares for the inaugural crewed launch of its Starliner spacecraft from Florida on Monday night. The scheduled liftoff of Starliner, set for 10:34 pm ET, presents Boeing with an opportunity to showcase its capabilities and re-establish trust in its space […]
BOEING AIMS TO REVITALISE REPUTATION WITH STARLINER CREW CAPSULE LAUNCHRead More »
Australia’s national carrier, Qantas, has agreed to a settlement of $120 million Australian dollars ($79m) to resolve a lawsuit concerning the sale of tickets for flights that had already been cancelled. This settlement comes after the airline faced scrutiny for advertising seats on thousands of “ghost flights” during 2021 and 2022. The settlement includes a […]
AUSTRALIA’S QANTAS TO PAY $79M OVER ‘GHOST FLIGHTS’ FURORERead More »
Boeing, the renowned American aerospace giant, has encountered a tumultuous quarter marked by a safety crisis stemming from a mid-flight blowout of a cabin panel on a new 737 Max 9 jet. This incident, occurring in January, reverberated across the industry, casting doubts on the safety of Boeing’s flagship commercial aircraft. In response to the […]
BOEING GRAPPLES WITH CHALLENGES: RECORDS FIRST QUARTERLY REVENUE DROP IN NEARLY TWO YEARSRead More »
Tragedy struck the aviation community as three lives were lost in a recent aircraft mishap near eMalahleni. Among the victims were two promising cadet pilots from the Kishugu Aviation Training Organisation, domiciled in Mbombela, sending shockwaves throughout the industry. The incident, occurring near Witbank Airfield on Sunday, April 21st, has left an indelible mark on […]
TRAGIC LOSS: THREE LIVES CLAIMED IN MPUMALANGA AIRCRAFT DISASTERRead More »
Honeywell (Nasdaq: HON) has revealed that its Solstice ze refrigerant has played a pivotal role in achieving remarkable energy efficiency gains for Q-REF’s KIBO chiller, surpassing traditional ammonia-powered solutions by an impressive 46%. This collaboration underscores Honeywell’s commitment to align its portfolio with key megatrends, including the energy transition. Driving Energy Efficiency in Cold Storage […]
HONEYWELL’S SOLSTICE TECHNOLOGY PAVES THE WAY FOR ENERGY-EFFICIENT COLD STORAGE SOLUTIONSRead More »
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s premier network operating carrier, proudly unveils its latest endeavour: a new four-times-weekly passenger service to Warsaw, Poland, via Athens. Scheduled to take flight on June 16, 2024, this inaugural journey marks a significant milestone, expanding the airline’s European footprint to an impressive 24 destinations. Dubbed flight ET 764, the route will commence […]
CONNECTING AFRICA TO POLAND: ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES EXPANDS ITS REACH TO WARSAW VIA ATHENSRead More »
