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FlySafair introduces one-tap Apple Pay and Google Pay functionality via Stitch, enhancing the mobile booking experience and reducing transaction friction for passengers. Streamlined Payment Integration via Stitch Johannesburg-based low-cost carrier FlySafair has announced the introduction of one-tap payment options within its mobile application. By integrating Apple Pay and Google Pay, the airline aims to reduce […]
FLYSAFAIR ENHANCES MOBILE BOOKING WITH APPLE PAY AND GOOGLE PAYRead More »
World Airnews examines the latest IATA Long-Term Demand Projections, which forecast global air travel to double by 2050, driven by rapid growth in the African and Asia Pacific markets. IATA Forecasts Sustained Growth to Mid-Century The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its Long-Term Demand Projections (LTDP), revealing that global air passenger demand is […]
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SITA calls for improved collaboration and data sharing across transport sectors to address inefficiencies in intermodal travel and enhance passenger experience. White paper highlights breakdowns in passenger journeys SITA has called for greater collaboration across the transport sector to address inefficiencies in intermodal travel, according to its white paper Navigating the Seams of Seamless Travel. […]
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IATA has outlined three priorities for the air cargo industry: accelerating digitalisation, strengthening global standards and enhancing safety and security. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has outlined three priorities for the global air cargo industry: accelerating digitalisation, strengthening global standards, and enhancing safety and security. The priorities were highlighted at the opening of […]
Dassault Aviation has unveiled the Falcon 10X, its new ultra-long-range business jet, during a rollout event in Bordeaux-Mérignac as the programme moves toward flight testing. New ultra-long-range aircraft introduced during rollout ceremony in Bordeaux-Mérignac. Dassault Aviation has unveiled its new Falcon 10X business jet during a rollout presentation attended by more than 400 customers, […]
DASSAULT AVIATION UNVEILS FALCON 10X BUSINESS JETRead More »
ACC Aviation is supporting evacuation charter flights for governments, companies and private travellers as geopolitical unrest disrupts aviation operations across parts of the Middle East. Charter specialist assisting government, corporate and private evacuation movements as regional flight operations face disruption. CHARTER SUPPORT PROVIDED DURING REGIONAL DISRUPTIONS ACC Aviation has confirmed it is actively […]
ACC AVIATION SUPPORTS EVACUATION FLIGHTS AMID MIDDLE EAST DISRUPTIONSRead More »
SITA integrates Google’s Find Hub location-sharing feature into WorldTracer®, enabling passenger-authorised bag location data to support faster airline baggage recovery. Passenger-authorised location sharing from mobile platforms can now be used within airline baggage tracing systems GENEVA, 3 MARCH 2026 – SITA has integrated the share item location capability from Google’s Find Hub into WorldTracer, enabling […]
LIFT has unveiled a special aircraft tail livery to mark its fifth anniversary, following a nationwide design competition that attracted nearly 3,000 submissions. The winning artwork, now displayed on a LIFT Airbus A320, was created by 24-year-old Durban-based graphic designer Alyssa Reyersbach. The design was selected and voted for by the public, with the airline […]
LIFT MARKS FIFTH ANNIVERSARY WITH PUBLIC-VOTED AIRCRAFT LIVERYRead More »
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its latest global traffic figures indicating that air passenger numbers in January 2026 have surpassed pre-pandemic levels on a capacity-adjusted basis. According to the report, global passenger traffic measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) exceeded January 2019 levels, marking a further milestone in the sector’s recovery. […]
IATA REPORT: GLOBAL PASSENGER RECOVERY EXCEEDS PRE-PANDEMIC LEVELSRead More »
ACC Aviation completes the remarketing of an ATR 72-600 on behalf of Air Calédonie, with the aircraft acquired by Federal Express Corporation. Advisory role for Air Calédonie sale ACC Aviation has completed the remarketing of an ATR 72-600 aircraft on behalf of Air Calédonie. The aircraft has been acquired by Federal Express Corporation, described as […]
