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SITA has acquired Big Blue Analytics, developer of the OCCam disruption optimisation platform, enabling airlines worldwide to access AI-driven operational recovery tools designed to reduce disruption costs. GENEVA – SITA has acquired Big Blue Analytics, the developer of OCC Assistant Manager (OCCam), an AI-enabled disruption optimisation platform designed to help airlines manage operational disruptions more […]
Airbus has partnered with Mistral AI to expand the use of trusted artificial intelligence across commercial aviation, defence, helicopters and space activities, supporting engineering, operations and future aerospace applications. Airbus has entered into a partnership agreement with European artificial intelligence company Mistral AI to expand the use of AI across its commercial aircraft, helicopter, defence
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IATA reports global air cargo demand increased by 4.0% in April 2026, driven by strong Asia-linked trade flows despite disruption caused by conflict in the Middle East. Asia-linked trade flows support cargo market performance as regional conflict reshapes global routes GENEVA – Global air cargo demand increased by 4.0% year-on-year in April 2026 despite ongoing
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Textron Aviation has signed a multi-aircraft agreement with Platoon Aviation, supporting plans to create Europe’s largest Cessna Citation Longitude fleet. Hamburg-based operator plans growth in European charter market Textron Aviation has announced a multi-aircraft purchase agreement with Hamburg-based Platoon Aviation that is expected to position the operator as the largest Cessna Citation Longitude fleet owner
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Air China Cargo has increased its Airbus A350F freighter order to 10 aircraft as the carrier expands long-haul cargo capacity and modernises its fleet. Air China Cargo has signed an agreement with Airbus for four additional A350F freighters, increasing its total commitment for the aircraft type to 10 units. The carrier previously placed an order
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DFS Aviation Services and AZANS have expanded their strategic partnership to support next-generation air traffic management modernisation across Azerbaijan’s airspace and airports. DFS Aviation Services (DAS) and Azerbaijan’s Azeraeronavigation Air Traffic Control Department (AZANS) have signed a Letter of Understanding during Airspace World 2026 aimed at expanding cooperation on the development of Azerbaijan’s digital air
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Saudia has become the first airline in the Middle East and Africa to operate the Airbus A321XLR following delivery of its first aircraft from Airbus. Saudia has become the first airline in the Middle East and Africa to operate the Airbus A321XLR following delivery of its first aircraft at Toulouse. The delivery marks the introduction
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Berjaya Air has taken delivery of the world’s first ATR 72-600 featuring ATR’s new HighLine all-business class cabin configuration. ATR 72-600 INTRODUCES PREMIUM REGIONAL CONFIGURATION FOR ASIA-PACIFIC OPERATIONS Berjaya Air has taken delivery of what is described as the world’s first ATR 72-600 configured with ATR’s new HighLine all-business class cabin concept. The aircraft
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Passtination has launched a new airline loyalty platform designed to extend member engagement into destinations through merchant-funded travel discounts and personalised offers. A new travel technology platform aimed at extending airline loyalty engagement into the destination environment has officially launched, targeting what its founders describe as a gap in traditional airline loyalty programmes. Miami-based
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Boom Supersonic has selected a Colorado test site for development of its Symphony supersonic engine programme, with prototype testing expected to begin before the end of 2025. Boom Supersonic has selected a site at the Colorado Air and Space Port to support development testing of its Symphony propulsion system for the company’s planned Boom Overture
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