Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
Qatar Executive’s decision to enhance its fleet with Gulfstream G700 aircraft is paying off, with the company experiencing a notable surge in demand for its charter services. Since receiving its first G700 in May, the Qatar Airways subsidiary now operates four of these ultra-long-range jets, with six more on order. The G700’s operational range of […]
QATAR EXECUTIVE’S GULFSTREAM G700S DRIVE GROWTH IN CHARTER SERVICESRead More »
On the 5th of December, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) marked the 80th anniversary of the signing of an agreement establishing the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), the United Nations agency that regulates international air navigation and promotes the safe development of global aviation standards. “Even as World War II raged on, there was […]
NBAA JOINS INTERNATIONAL AVIATION COMMUNITY IN CELEBRATING ICAO’S 80TH ANNIVERSARYRead More »
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for October 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 7.1% compared to October 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 6.1% year-on-year. The October load factor was 83.9% (+0.8ppt compared to October […]
SOLID GROWTH IN PASSENGER DEMAND CONTINUED IN OCTOBERRead More »
In 1978, the U.S. military’s F-14, F-15, and new F-16 fighter jets all relied on a single engine manufacturer — but it wasn’t GE Aerospace. The “Great Engine War” of the 1980s changed that, and it marked the beginning of GE Aerospace’s F110 engine, a powerhouse that continues to drive the world’s most advanced fighter […]
This festive season, Checkers is taking a unique approach to spreading holiday cheer, unveiling a branded Lift aeroplane featuring the iconic “Sixty60” logo on its sides and the “Checkers” name on its belly. But the brand’s soaring campaign is about more than just visibility—it’s about bringing families together and creating unforgettable moments. The special branding […]
CHECKERS’ HEARTWARMING FESTIVE CAMPAIGN SOARS TO NEW HEIGHTS WITH BRANDED LIFT AEROPLANERead More »
GE Aerospace has been awarded a significant production contract to supply Integrated Data Acquisition Recorder (IDAR) systems for the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) fleet of 396 KC-135 Stratotankers. The contract, set to deliver upgraded systems between 2026 and 2031, underscores GE Aerospace’s continued commitment to advancing technology for military aviation. The IDAR upgrades will incorporate […]
GE AEROSPACE SECURES USAF CONTRACT FOR KC-135 FLEET UPGRADESRead More »
Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) and Google Cloud have announced an innovative collaboration aimed at accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the industrial sector. This partnership will integrate Google Cloud’s advanced AI capabilities with Honeywell’s Honeywell Forge platform, a leading industrial Internet of Things (IoT) system, to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and address workforce […]
Proflight Zambia has announced an interline ticketing agreement with Turkish Airlines, marking its first partnership with a European carrier. Effective from November 2024, this collaboration enables seamless travel for passengers connecting Proflight’s domestic and regional routes with Turkish Airlines’ extensive global network of 346 destinations across 130 countries. The partnership simplifies international travel, allowing passengers […]
PROFLIGHT ZAMBIA SOARS TO NEW HEIGHTS WITH TURKISH AIRLINES PARTNERSHIPRead More »
Embraer and PT Dirgantara Indonesia, Indonesia’s leading aerospace company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at growing collaboration in commercial aviation. The MoU was signed at the Indonesia-Brazil CEO Forum, chaired by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Brazil in the presence of several Indonesian figures including […]
EMBRAER AND INDONESIA’S PTDI SIGN MOU TO FOSTER COLLABORATION IN COMMERCIAL AVIATIONRead More »
The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] Board of Directors today announced that it has elected Tim Buckley as its newest member, effective January 1, 2025. Buckley will serve on the Finance and Governance & Public Policy committees. Buckley, 55, previously served as Chair and CEO of The Vanguard Group, where he successfully led one of the […]
