Cathay Pacific inflight entertainment system has received accolades from two of the world’s most prestigious design awards, the German Design Award 2025 and the Red Dot Award 2024, reaffirming its excellence in customer experience and design, and its commitment to becoming the world’s best premium airline. Cathay Pacific has been named a Gold winner in the “Excellent Commun...
Thales, in partnership with Amelia and Breakthrough Energy Contrails, takes a major step towards more environmentally friendly aviation, by implementing an innovative contrail avoidance solution. Since June 2024, Thales' contrail avoidance solution has been deployed on all Paris-Valladolid flights operated by Amelia, using Embraer ERJ145 aircraft. This initiative is part of the DECOR ...
Munich AirportAcademy has been officially recognized as a member of the International Civil Aviation Organization esteemed TRAINAIR PLUS Program. This important achievement was announced at the Global Implementation Support Symposium in Abu Dhabi, February 10-12, 2025. The certification acknowledges the Academy’s commitment to providing world-class aviation training and its alignment with IC...
ATR announced its 2024 full-year results, with a growth trajectory driven by successful partnerships with existing and new customers. Orders of 56 aircraft represent a 40% rise from 2023, with a mix of renewed commitments from existing operators and new customers, both airlines and lessors, exemplifying strong market demand for ATR aircraft. 51 ATR 72 and 5 ATR 42 aircraft were orde...
The final Gulfstream G650 has officially completed production. This aircraft will move to the next phase of the completions process at Gulfstream’s Appleton, Wisconsin, facility before making its official delivery to a customer later this year. The legendary aircraft family continues to play an active role in Gulfstream’s flight and sustainability testing initiatives. Featuring Ro...
At the Aero India trade show in Bengaluru, Safran Aircraft Engines, a world-leading French engine manufacturer specializing in the design, development and production of aircraft engines, and Titan Engineering and Automation Limited (TEAL), a major player in the Indian aerospace industry based in Bengaluru, signed a contract for the production of parts for the LEAP engine's low-pressure turbine...
Liebherr-Aerospace and Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH), the aerospace platform of Dubai dedicated to the advancement of the aviation industry, signed an agreement for the new Liebherr Service Center at Dubai South during the MRO Middle East exhibition 2025 in Dubai. Liebherr-Aerospace is enhancing its aftermarket service capacities with a new 2,400 m² facility, planned...
Air Tahiti Nui and Air Rarotonga announce a new partnership that will improve connectivity for travelers between France, the United States and the Cook Islands via French Polynesia, making travel across the South Pacific smoother than ever. This strategic partnership will allow passengers to enjoy greater flexibility, with optimized itineraries and easier connections between some of the Pacific...
Embraer and Southern Africa Airlink inked a spare parts inventory support agreement covering the carrier’s all-Embraer fleet of 68 aircraft. The agreement will see Airlink become the first African customer for the customized Embraer Collaborative Inventory Planning management system, which will optimize its inventory levels and reduce its operational costs for its fleet of ERJ and...
Japan Civil Aviation Bureau has issued a G-1 certification basis for SkyDrive eVTOL aircraft. The JCAB’s decision, which represents an important milestone along SkyDrive’s path to aircraft certification and commercial operations, follows agreement between the JCAB and SkyDrive over the specific airworthiness and performance criteria that will be required for the type certific...
As part of its commitment to operational excellence and safety through strategic fleet management, Emirates has signed an agreement with Airbus for the implementation of its Skywise Fleet Performance+ advanced predictive maintenance and fleet health monitoring solution and Core X3 analytics platform. The agreement was signed by Ahmed Safa, Head of Emirates Engineering and Laurent Negre, Vice Presi...
VIP-Fly is expanding its footprint in the UK with the commencement of premium VIP meet and assist and concierge services at Manchester Airport, effective immediately. Travellers flying on commercial airlines can now enjoy a seamless, luxurious, stress-free airport experience through all the terminals. Manchester Airport, the UK’s third largest airport and international hub, is projected to s...
