Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
Avolon and Cebu Pacific (‘CEB’) have joined forces in a remarkable initiative to revamp a community centre in a rural village on Cebu in the Philippines. The centre, managed by the local charity City Gates Academy, serves as a lifeline for underprivileged children, many of whom are orphans or come from families grappling with addiction. […]
South African private charter company, Fireblade Aviation hosted an immersive Career Exploration Day to mark World Pilots’ Day on 26 April. Learners were chauffeured from Edenvale’s Dowerglen High School to Fireblade’s premises where they met with pilots who fly some of the world’s most exclusive private jets and helicopters. “This experience opened our minds to
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AIRMATE, free flight planning application, has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing 250,000 users worldwide. The latest iOS version 3.15 of AIRMATE introduces several new features aimed at enhancing situational awareness and safety for pilots. Enhanced Features for Safer Flights The latest version of AIRMATE for iOS introduces several new features designed to improve mapping capabilities
There have been some alarming stories recently of airline passengers behaving badly. For many, air travel is a stressful adventure. When fellow passengers misbehave, this not only creates major anxiety – it compromises safety. Two recent examples include the opening, or attempted opening, of emergency exit doors when the aircraft was still on
Firefly Green Fuels, under the leadership of CEO James Hygate, is spearheading a revolutionary approach to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production: turning sewage into jet fuel. Hygate’s groundbreaking vision was recently unveiled at London’s SAF Investor Conference, where he outlined the transformative potential of this innovative technology. Hygate’s concept is bold yet pragmatic: harnessing the
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While still an emerging concept, the use of drones in agriculture is rapidly expanding, driven by advancements in materials, battery technology, and sensor capabilities. These unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are proving invaluable in various agricultural tasks, from pest control and crop monitoring to structural inspections and marketing endeavors such as capturing stunning aerial imagery for
The African aviation landscape continues to witness dynamic changes as airlines embark on expansions, confront challenges, and navigate a fluctuating industry. Here’s a roundup of the latest developments shaping the skies across the continent. New Entrants and Expansions NG Eagle Takes Flight in Nigeria Nigeria welcomes NG Eagle, a new airline that has soared into
In a bid to empower artificial intelligence (AI) systems with adaptability to unforeseen circumstances, U.S. military researchers have turned to Peraton Labs Inc., based in Basking Ridge, N.J., for a groundbreaking solution. The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) recently announced a substantial $9.3 million contract awarded to Peraton Labs for the Learning Introspective
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Renowned pilot and author, Captain Ivan Anzellotti will once again captivate readers with his latest work “A Pilot’s Story 2 – From Low-Cost Airlines to Conquering the East”. Following the success of his first book “A Pilot’s Story – From the Ruins of Alitalia to the Desert of Qatar”, Anzellotti delves deeper into the world of aviation and offers a fascinating perspective on the challenges and changes in the profession.
Orbital Aviation, an aerospace company based in the USA, provides engineering and design services to airlines and OEMS, as well as an integrated data management maintenance software solution. An independent, privately-held corporation, with headquarters in Redmond, USA, Orbital Aviation provides services across the globe to customers ranging in size from startups to Fortune 500