Cebu Pacific of the Philippines has placed a firm order with Airbus for 70 A321neo, finalising an MoU announced by the airline in July. The purchase agreement was signed in Manila by Mike Szucs, CEO of Cebu Pacific and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business at Airbus. Mike Szucs said: “The […]
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced the appointment of Laura Everington as its new Director of Flight Operations and Regulations. Everington, a seasoned expert with over three decades of experience in the aviation industry, brings a wealth of regulatory knowledge to her new role. In her position, Everington will serve as the staff […]
While much of the focus on autonomous technology in aviation centers around its potential for future flight, airports are already exploring its use in various ground services. From snow removal on airfields to wheelchair operations inside terminals, autonomous systems are emerging as valuable tools for airports looking to improve efficiency and safety. “We can see […]
AIRPORTS SEE ‘BIG ROLE’ FOR AUTONOMOUS TECHNOLOGY IN TERMINAL, GROUND SERVICESRead More »
Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline is proceeding with its plans to launch direct Cape Town-Gaborone flights from 01 April 2025. This follows confirmation by the Botswana and South African regulatory authorities that all of the necessary approvals are in place to allow Airlink to serve the route. “We appreciate both governments’ aeronautical regulatory bodies […]
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Emirates has agreed to buy the remaining five of a total of seven Airbus A380s it had been leasing from Doric Nimrod Air Two Limited, an entity set up by Doric to buy and lease out the aircraft, the lessor said in an Aug. 21 filing to the London Stock Exchange. Doric said that it had […]
Ethiopian Airlines has inaugurated its new Silver Lounge at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, exclusively for ShebaMiles Silver members. The 810-square-metre facility, designed to accommodate up to 200 guests, offers a tranquil environment for travellers to relax and enjoy various amenities. The lounge features dining areas with buffet services, comfortable seating, a smoking room, a […]
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Minister of Civil Aviation, Sameh El-Hafny, conducted a comprehensive inspection of the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority, on Tuesday 20/8/2024, to assess progress of ongoing projects, aimed at improving Egypt’s civil aviation system. Minister El-Hafny toured various departments within the Authority, including those responsible for air operations, aircraft and equipment standards, and airport safety. He […]
EGYPTIAN CIVIL AVIATION FACILITIES MEET WORLD STANDARDSRead More »
The concerns raised recently by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, over the misuse of private jets for illegal commercial activities have been validated after a government task force uncovered evidence of illegal operations. The task force set up by the minister to investigate the operations is led by the Managing […]
FG UNCOVERS EVIDENCE OF ILLEGAL CHARTER OPERATIONSRead More »
JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the company selected by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) to build and operate the new $4.2 billion Terminal 6 (T6) at John F. Kennedy International Airport — part of the PANYNJ’s broader $19 billion redevelopment of JFK airport, and Materna IPS, a leading supplier of automated […]
Collins Aerospace, an RTX business and the largest employer in Cedar Rapids, last week announced it will relocate its Singapore manufacturing facility to the Seletar Aerospace Park in Singapore, home to leading aerospace companies. Construction of the $250 million facility is expected to begin in late 2025 and be completed by 2027, the company announced […]
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