Victoria, Australia – November 2025 — As summer unfolds across Victoria, the sound of rotor blades cutting through the air signals more than just a seasonal shift. For Powercor, one of Australia’s leading power distribution companies, it marks the start of a crucial mission — inspecting and maintaining over 77,000 kilometres of overhead powerlines and […]

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Blade Urban Air Mobility, Inc. (“Blade”), a division of Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY), has announced a pilot commuter flight programme connecting Manhattan with Westchester County Airport. The new service, beginning Monday, 1 December, will cater to residents of key New York City suburbs including Greenwich, Scarsdale, Rye and Bedford. Designed to significantly reduce travel times, […]

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Johannesburg, 3 November 2025: Cathay Pacific has been named as the first full-service airline to achieve the 7-Star PLUS safety rating by AirlineRatings – the highest accolade in its internationally respected safety ranking system.  On top of being already a 7-Star airline for maintaining the highest operational and regulatory safety standards at all times, the new initiative introduces a […]

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Johannesburg, 30 October 2025 – Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline, has announced the addition of Nacala to its growing network of Mozambican destinations. The new route, launching in February 2026, will further strengthen connectivity between South Africa and Mozambique’s dynamic north-eastern region. The coastal town of Nacala will become Airlink’s seventh destination in Mozambique, joining […]

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Bangkok — October 2025. Thai SmartLynx, an ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) specialist airline and a partner of Avia Solutions Group, has received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT). This milestone marks the launch of Thailand’s first ACMI operator, providing flexible fleet capacity solutions to meet seasonal […]

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Johannesburg, 28 October 2025 — Air France has unveiled a selection of exclusive desserts created by acclaimed French pastry chef Yann Couvreur for its long-haul Business cabin, marking the first collaboration between the airline and the renowned chef. The initiative highlights Air France’s commitment to sharing French pastry artistry with travellers worldwide. Yann Couvreur has […]

AIR FRANCE INTRODUCES EXCLUSIVE YANN COUVREUR DESSERTS ON LONG-HAUL FLIGHTS TO SOUTH AFRICARead More »

While autonomous ground operations continue to advance, efforts to reduce cockpit crews have faced regulatory hurdles in 2025. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has concluded that single-pilot operations during cruise cannot currently be considered safe. Regulatory FindingsIn June 2025, EASA published a report evaluating Extended Minimum Crew Operations (eMCO), also known as single-pilot […]

EASA HALTS RESEARCH ON REDUCED-COCKPIT OPERATIONS AMID SAFETY CONCERNSRead More »

Amman, Jordan — October 23, 2025. Europe’s airline, Ryanair, has announced its largest-ever Winter schedule for Amman, offering more than 300,000 seats across 18 destinations and connecting Jordan to 12 European Union countries including Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. The expansion marks the rapid restoration of Ryanair’s full operations at Amman Airport and […]

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The Red Sea, Saudi Arabia – October 21, 2025 – Qatar Airways has officially launched three weekly non-stop flights between Doha (DOH) and The Red Sea International Airport (RSI) in Saudi Arabia, marking another milestone in the airline’s expansion across the Kingdom. Operated by daa International, the new route further strengthens Qatar Airways’ extensive presence […]

QATAR AIRWAYS INAUGURATES FLIGHTS TO THE RED SEA, EXPANDING SAUDI CONNECTIVITYRead More »

Johannesburg, 22 October 2025 – Air France-KLM and Groupe ADP have taken a significant step towards enhancing passenger convenience at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport with the launch of the “Short Connection Pass”, the first initiative under their strengthened partnership, Connect France. Announced during the 55th edition of the Paris Air Show last June, Connect France […]

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