Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
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 […]
Etihad Airways confirms the relaunch of four weekly direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Medina ahead of Ramadan, supporting Umrah travel demand. Commercial Aviation Business / Airline Strategy Etihad Airways has confirmed the relaunch of direct services between Abu Dhabi and Medina, reinstating a non-stop connection ahead of the Ramadan travel period. The carrier […]
ETIHAD CONFIRMS DIRECT ABU DHABI–MEDINA SERVICES AHEAD OF RAMADANRead More »
Transport Canada marks National Aviation Day with a ministerial statement highlighting aviation as critical national infrastructure and reaffirming policy focus on a strong, functioning sector. Safety / Regulatory operational change Transport Canada has issued a ministerial statement marking National Aviation Day, positioning the country’s air transport system as critical national infrastructure. In the statement, […]
TRANSPORT CANADA STATEMENT HIGHLIGHTS AVIATION SYSTEM PRIORITIES ON NATIONAL AVIATION DAYRead More »
FlySafair has resumed scheduled flights to Hoedspruit Airport following the refurbishment of the main runway damaged by flooding in Limpopo earlier this year. Main runway repairs enable full commercial operations to restart JOHANNESBURG, 19 February 2026 – FlySafair has resumed its scheduled flights to and from Hoedspruit Airport (HDS) with effect from 17 February 2026, […]
FLYSAFAIR RESUMES HOEDSPRUIT SERVICES FOLLOWING RUNWAY REFURBISHMENTRead More »
Lithium-ion batteries are an increasing safety focus in aviation, with global regulators updating passenger carriage requirements due to potential risks including smoke, fire and heat generation. From 1 January 2026, updated guidance from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), issued through its Battery Guidance Document as part of the Dangerous Goods Regulations, has clarified how […]
FLYING SOON? CHECK ITEMS FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES TO AVOID DELAYSRead More »
Installation expands Yingling’s advanced cabin technology capabilities for mid- to large-cabin business aircraft. Yingling Aviation has completed the installation of its first Collins Aerospace High-Definition Venue™ Cabin Management System, expanding the company’s capability in advanced cabin technology for mid- to large-cabin business aircraft. The Venue cabin management system is installed on more than 1,800 factory-delivered […]
Air France has partnered with Apple TV to expand its long-haul in-flight entertainment, offering over 45 hours of original content and free access via its new high-speed Wi-Fi portal. Air France has announced a new partnership with Apple TV aimed at enhancing its in-flight entertainment offering on long-haul flights. The collaboration, effective from January 2026, […]
AIR FRANCE PARTNERS WITH APPLE TV TO EXPAND LONG-HAUL IN-FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENTRead More »
Blackhawk Aerospace and Seair Seaplanes have confirmed the near completion of Seair’s first Cessna Caravan fitted with the Blackhawk XP140 Engine+ Upgrade and Yukon four-blade propeller. The upgraded aircraft will be introduced on Seair’s expanded Victoria–Vancouver Harbour route, where the performance improvements are intended to deliver a faster, quieter and more capable harbour-to-harbour travel experience […]
