Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has unveiledIATA Connect, a secure digital platform aimed at creating a community of aviation safety have access to a secure repository for safety documentation, making it easier to share IOSA audit reports, standards, and guidance materials. The platform also features analytical and benchmarking tools. Initially, the community includes 2,300 […]
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s fastest-growing airline, continues to strengthen its global presence with the addition of new international destinations. Recognised for its exceptional service and operational success, the airline has consistently expanded its reach over the years. Operating for over 70 years, Ethiopian Airlines has earned a reputation as one of Africa’s leading carriers, offering seamless
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported that global air cargo markets continued to experience robust demand in August 2024, marking the ninth consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year growth. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs), increased by 11.4% compared to August 2023, with international operations seeing a rise of 12.4%. This performance highlights
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In conjunction with the state visit of the General Secretary and President of Vietnam Tô Lam to France, VietJet Air has reaffirmed its commitment for an order of more than 400 LEAP-1B engines to power Boeing 737 MAX aircraft and additional spare engines. The engines are from two orders previously announced in 2016 and 2018
VIETJET AIR AND CFM STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIP BY ENHANCING THEIR LEAP-1B ENGINE AGREEMENTSRead More »
TAAG Angola Airlines is officially a member of ALTA (Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association), marking a significant milestone in its efforts to strengthen its global footprint and bolster aviation connectivity between Africa, Latin America, and Europe. As a crucial player in air transport from its hub in Luanda, TAAG serves as a key
Aerospace giant Embraer has taken a bold step towards the future of aviation by unveiling a concept for the world’s first AI-powered passenger plane. Revealed at the National Business Aviation Association event in Orlando, Florida, the futuristic aircraft aims to eliminate the need for a human pilot, with AI controlling all aspects of the plane’s
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China has unveiled a groundbreaking development in aerospace engineering, a methane-powered rocket engine capable of reaching speeds of 18,000 miles per hour without refuelling. This new technology is poised to transform space travel and may disrupt the global race for space innovation. On the heels of the successful launch of the ZQ-2 Y2, China’s first
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Whisper Aero Inc. and Electric Power Systems (EPS) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at advancing regional air mobility at scale. The collaboration will combine Whisper’s next-generation thrusters, known for their cleaner, quieter, and more efficient design, with EPS’s EPiC™ Energy and EPiC Power batteries to create certifiable powertrains for Part 23 aircraft. This partnership
NASA, in collaboration with GE Aerospace, is advancing the development of a revolutionary hybrid-electric jet engine as part of the Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core (HyTEC) project. This innovative engine, a “mild hybrid-electric” design, incorporates electric motors that assist the fuel-burning core to reduce fuel consumption. Unlike current jet engines, which use electricity for non-engine functions
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Toyota Motor Corporation is set to invest an additional $500 million in Joby Aviation, a leading developer of electric air taxis, to accelerate the certification and commercial production of its electric passenger aircraft. The investment will be made in two equal tranches, with the first closing later this year and the second in 2025. This
TOYOTA TO INVEST $500 MILLION IN JOBY AVIATION TO ADVANCE ELECTRIC AIR TAXI PRODUCTIONRead More »