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Pegasus has received the Global Environmental Sustainability Airline of the Year Award at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit Asia and Sustainability Awards 2024. After securing the CAPA EMEA Environmental Sustainability Airline of the Year title in 2023, Pegasus has this year achieved global recognition, following an independent assessment of airline emissions data. Ali Uzun, General […]
FlySafair has reviewed the recent decision by the International Air Services Council (IASC) regarding its ownership structure and remains committed to full compliance with all applicable South African laws and regulations. We understand the importance of transparency, foreign involvement limitations, and the role of responsible corporate governance in building trust with our valued customers, partners,
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Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has completed its previously announced acquisition of Terran Orbital, a leading manufacturer of innovative modular spacecraft serving the global aerospace and defence industries, and its subsidiary, Tyvak International. Lockheed Martin has worked with Terran Orbital on projects including Space Development Agency programs and Lockheed Martin’s technology demonstrations “The addition of Terran
LOCKHEED MARTIN ADVANCES SPACE CAPABILITIES THROUGH STRATEGIC TERRAN ORBITAL ACQUISITIONRead More »
In a major step forward for Nigeria’s aviation sector, United Nigeria Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Cronos Aviation to establish a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Nigeria. This collaboration aims to address a longstanding gap in the West and Central African regions, where limited options exist for in-region aircraft
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Ethiopian Airlines is set to make history this coming Tuesday as it becomes the first airline in Africa to take delivery of the Airbus A350-1000, a groundbreaking addition to its expanding fleet. Aptly named “Ethiopia, Land of Origins,” this new aircraft celebrates Ethiopia’s cultural heritage while symbolising the airline’s commitment to connecting Africa to the
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In a bold stride toward enhancing regional air mobility in China’s metropolitan areas, Manta Aircraft and Shenyang Aviation Industries Group have united to introduce the six-seater ANN Plus hybrid aircraft. This collaboration represents a significant leap in the development and certification of Manta’s hybrid electric vertical and short takeoff and landing (HeV/STOL) technology, marking the
The Swiss-Made PC-12 was last year’s most frequently flown business aircraft in the USA. Specifically, 316,328 takeoffs by the “World’s Greatest Single” were recorded between August 2023 and July 2024, representing 8.8 percent of all departures. Once again, this single-engine turboprop impresses with its versatility, safety, reliability and efficiency. In business aviation, the USA is
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the results of its 2024 Global Passenger Survey, revealing that travellers continue to prioritise convenience and speed. For a smoother travel experience, they are eager to use biometric identification and complete some travel processes before reaching the airport. “Passengers want flexibility and transparency when planning and booking travel,
In a landmark step towards embracing digital transformation, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) is paving the way for digital currency integration into its financial settlement systems. With central banks worldwide accelerating the development of digital currencies, IATA aims to keep pace with this shift, aligning its services to meet both airline and consumer demands
IATA’S MOVE TO INTEGRATE DIGITAL CURRENCIES: A GAME CHANGER FOR GLOBAL AIRLINESRead More »
South African Airways (SAA) has announced an increase in flight frequencies across multiple key African routes, as well as popular destinations in the Indian Ocean and Australia. Starting from November 2024, SAA expanded its operations to accommodate rising demand, aiming to strengthen South Africa’s connectivity with the continent and beyond. Under the new schedule, flights
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