FINNAIR UNVEILS 100 SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES  FOR CENTENARY YEAR

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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 […]

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BOEING AIMS TO REVITALISE REPUTATION WITH STARLINER CREW CAPSULE LAUNCH

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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 […]

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AUSTRALIA’S QANTAS TO PAY $79M OVER ‘GHOST FLIGHTS’ FURORE

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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 […]

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BOEING GRAPPLES WITH CHALLENGES: RECORDS FIRST QUARTERLY REVENUE DROP IN NEARLY TWO YEARS

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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 […]

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TRAGIC LOSS: THREE LIVES CLAIMED IN MPUMALANGA AIRCRAFT DISASTER

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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 […]

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HONEYWELL’S SOLSTICE TECHNOLOGY PAVES THE WAY FOR ENERGY-EFFICIENT COLD STORAGE SOLUTIONS

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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 […]

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CONNECTING AFRICA TO POLAND: ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES EXPANDS ITS REACH TO WARSAW VIA ATHENS

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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 […]

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BOEING ELEVATES SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS WITH BLENDED SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL PURCHASE

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Boeing is taking significant strides towards reducing its carbon footprint with its largest-ever purchase of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). With a commitment to environmental stewardship, the company is procuring 9.4 million gallons (35.6 million litres) of SAF to power its 2024 U.S. commercial operations. This purchase marks a substantial increase of over 60% compared […]

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GULFSTREAM G700 SOARS WITH ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

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Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence with the announcement of additional Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifications for the all-new Gulfstream G700. Following the G700’s FAA type certification on March 29, the latest certifications for production and interior signify another milestone in the aircraft’s journey towards customer deliveries and entry into […]

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AFRAA RELEASES LATEST AFRICAN AVIATION INDUSTRY UPDATE

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2024 is undeniably proving to be a year of recovery for aviation. Airlines’ operations have surpassed pre-Covid levels both in terms of capacity and the volume of traffic carried. The number of seats offered in the region increased by 12.6%, from 14.3 million in March 2019 to 16.1 million in March 2024, owing to the […]

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