Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
Global investment in airport infrastructure is projected to reach US$2.404 trillion by 2040, rising from approximately US$200 billion in 2021, according to a new industry outlook published by MarketsandMarkets. The report, titled Future of Airport Industry to 2040, forecasts sustained long-term expansion driven by increasing passenger demand, infrastructure modernisation, technology integration and the growing […]
Embraer has signed its first forged raw materials supply agreement with India’s Bharat Forge as part of its strategy to diversify and strengthen its global aerospace supply chain. Embraer has signed its first forged raw materials supply agreement with Indian manufacturer Bharat Forge Limited, marking a significant step in the Brazilian airframer’s strategy to expand
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Baltic Ground Services has extended its long-term fuel supply partnership with SkyUp Airlines™ across Tallinn, Riga and Palanga airports, supporting the airline’s expanding Baltic charter operations. Baltic Ground Services (BGS) has extended its long-term partnership with SkyUp Airlines™, continuing aviation fuel supply operations across key Baltic airports as the airline expands its European charter
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AirAsia has placed a firm order for 150 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, becoming a new customer for the type and launching a new 160-seat cabin configuration. Malaysia-based low-cost carrier AirAsia has placed a firm order for 150 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, marking the largest single order yet for the A220 programme and pushing total firm orders for
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Alaska Airlines has formally adopted Boeing’s Virtual Airplane training platform, enabling pilots to practise procedures remotely using high-fidelity digital training tools. Alaska Airlines has signed a formal licence agreement for Boeing’s Virtual Airplane (VA) pilot training platform, marking the airline’s transition from development partner to full operational adoption of the system. The announcement was made
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Scotland-based EcoJet Airlines enters liquidation after failing to secure funding for its planned electric passenger operations. Scottish startup unable to secure funding to advance operations EcoJet Airlines, a Scotland-based startup aiming to launch passenger flights using electric propulsion, has entered voluntary liquidation after failing to secure the funding required to progress the project. The company,
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UAE awards Embraer a contract for up to 20 C-390 Millennium aircraft, marking the platform’s first Middle East selection and boosting airlift capability. Order for up to 20 aircraft strengthens UAE’s multi-mission airlift capability The UAE has selected the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft, with Tawazun Council awarding a contract to Embraer for 10 firm
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EgyptAir receives its first Boeing 737-8 as part of a fleet modernisation programme, with 18 aircraft planned. Aircraft marks start of fleet renewal programme with 18 units planned FLEET MODERNISATION MILESTONE EgyptAir has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-8, marking the airline’s entry into the 737 MAX programme. The aircraft is the
Textron plans to separate its industrial segment to become a pure-play aerospace and defence company focused on aviation and military platforms. Proposed restructuring would create a pure-play aviation and defence business STRATEGIC REALIGNMENT PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND — Textron Inc. has announced plans to separate its industrial segment from its core aerospace and defence operations, in
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Biman Bangladesh Airlines orders 14 Boeing 787 and 737 MAX aircraft in its largest-ever fleet expansion and modernisation move. Fleet expansion includes 787 Dreamliner family and first 737 MAX acquisition FLEET MODERNISATION STRATEGY DHAKA, BANGLADESH — Boeing and Biman Bangladesh Airlines have announced the airline’s largest-ever aircraft order, comprising 14 aircraft from the 787 Dreamliner
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