Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
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 […]
BOEING ELEVATES SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS WITH BLENDED SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL PURCHASERead More »
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 […]
GULFSTREAM G700 SOARS WITH ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONSRead More »
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 […]
AFRAA RELEASES LATEST AFRICAN AVIATION INDUSTRY UPDATERead More »
Despite China’s borders reopening and relaxation measures implemented in January 2023, the nation’s three state-owned airlines—Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines—all concluded 2023 with losses, albeit with narrowed deficits. With domestic air traffic surpassing pre-pandemic levels, the outcomes starkly depict the slow recovery of the carriers’ international operations. It could also signify […]
In a dramatic turn of events, all seven occupants aboard a Boeing 727 freighter have miraculously survived after the aircraft collided with the wreckage of a previously crashed MD-82. The incident occurred during a supply transport mission from Juba, the capital of South Sudan, to Malakal in the northern region of the country on March […]
CARGO 727 CRASH IN SOUTH SUDAN: ALL OCCUPANTS SURVIVE AFTER COLLISION WITH MD-82 WRECKRead More »
READY. STEADY. START HUNTING! LIFT’s most-loved Golden Ticket Hunt is officially back on for 2024. Search online and around 3 major cities for your share of epic travel prizes including: LIFT flights (Including Premium seats!) Luxury hotel stays with The Capital Hotel & Apartments All inclusive car hires from Europcar Coffee vouchers from vida e […]
Hydrogen emerges as the future’s zero-emission aviation fuel, with Airbus unveiling its ZeroE initiative aiming for hydrogen airliners by 2035. However, innovators seek to accelerate commercial H2 aircraft operations. LA-based startup, Universal Hydrogen, spearheads a transformative project to develop a retrofit hydrogen powertrain for existing airliners. The initiative kicks off with a 40-seat De Havilland […]
UNIVERSAL HYDROGEN PIONEERS HYDROGEN-POWERED FLIGHTRead More »
Discover the trailblazing achievements of FS, the world’s inaugural ethanol producer to secure the ISCC CORSIA Low LUC Risk certification for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production. This milestone highlights FS’s commitment to international standards, ensuring zero emissions from indirect land use change for second-crop corn. Uncover the intricacies of this groundbreaking feat and its positive impact on the global aviation industry.
FS BREAKS NEW GROUND: LEADING THE WAY IN SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL PRODUCTIONRead More »
Across Europe’s airports, a significant shift towards more sustainable and efficient ground transportation is taking shape. The impetus for these initiatives are the European Commission’s ambitious target of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. With its innovative electric apron bus solution, DINOBUS is emerging as a […]
DINOBUS – BRINGING SUSTAINABILITY TO GROUND HANDLING ONE EV BUS AT A TIMERead More »
Embraer proudly maintains its position as the leader in the light jet market, with its Phenom 300 series securing the title of the world’s best-selling light jet for an impressive 12 consecutive years. Furthermore, it has clinched the top spot as the best-selling twinjet for the fourth consecutive year, according to data revealed by the […]
EMBRAER’S PHENOM 300: LEADING LIGHT JET FOR 12 YEARS STRAIGHTRead More »
