Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
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 […]
Yingling Aviation has announced the successful completion of its first installation of the ALTO Cabin Audio System on a Gulfstream G550, marking a new addition to the company’s portfolio of cabin technology upgrades. The installation represents a milestone for Yingling Aviation as it expands its capabilities in premium avionics and interior enhancements for business aircraft. […]
YINGLING AVIATION COMPLETES FIRST ALTO CABIN AUDIO SYSTEM INSTALLATION ON GULFSTREAM G550Read More »
Lufthansa Technik launches a specialised upgrade program for the ACJ318 Elite, modernising cabin aesthetics, in-flight entertainment, and connectivity to meet the demands of luxury corporate aviation. HAMBURG – January 2026 – Lufthansa Technik has unveiled a specialized upgrade program for the ACJ318 Elite, the smallest member of the Airbus A320 family, targeting jets originally outfitted […]
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK LAUNCHES ACJ318 ELITE UPGRADE PROGRAMRead More »
Contrail predictions for 2026, reviewing last year’s hits and misses, delayed successes, and what lies ahead for airline contrail mitigation, trials and climate targets. Attempting to predict the future is an awful business. Get it right, and it appears obvious in hindsight; get it wrong, and the verdict is far less forgiving. Nevertheless, for the […]
CONTRAIL PREDICTIONS FOR 2026: READING THE SKIES, REVIEWING THE PASTRead More »
