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Emirates A350 officially takes flight to its first destination, Edinburgh

Emirates marked a significant milestone yesterday as its first Airbus A350 entered commercial service, operating its inaugural flight from Dubai to Edinburgh. Emirates newest aircraft combines next-generation cabin design and exceptional passenger comfort paired with outstanding onboard service. The aircraft, featuring Emirates' latest cabin products is the first of 65 A350s joining the airlin...

United announces accelerated timeline for Starlink's industry-leading connectivity in the sky

United Airlines announced an accelerated timeline to bring Starlink – the world's fastest, most reliable connectivity in the sky – to United travelers around the world. The airline now expects to begin testing Starlink next month with the first commercial flight anticipated to take off this spring on a United Embraer E-175 aircraft. United now plans to outfit it...

Air ambulance services global market opportunities and strategies to 2033

The global air ambulance services market reached a value of nearly $17.92 billion in 2023, having grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6% since 2018. The market is expected to grow from $17.92 billion in 2023 to $23.2 billion in 2028 at a rate of 5.3%. The market is then expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.6% from 2028 and reach $31.99 billion in 2033. Growth in the historic period re...

Sweden's connectivity increases as SAS boosts domestic traffic

A new phase in Swedish aviation begins as SAS significantly expands its route network. Accessibility across the country improves, with domestic flights concentrated at one airport in Stockholm. For the first time, travelers will be able to fly within Sweden, as well as to the rest of the world, via the same airport. Together, SAS and Stockholm Arlanda Airport are ready to offer seamless and pleasa...

Etihad opens dedicated U.S. Preclearance Lounge at Zayed International Airport

Etihad Airways opened its new Etihad U.S. Preclearance Lounge at Zayed International Airport on 30 December, enhancing the travel experience for passengers flying to the United States. Located steps away from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Preclearance facility, the new lounge provides eligible guests with a serene space to unwind after completing their U.S. entry formalities and befo...

Manta Aircraft unveiled full-scale mock-up of the ANN 6

Manta Aircraft debuted a full-scale mock-up of the all new hybrid-electric long range HeV/STOL ANN Plus. The ANN 6 is a multipurpose, six-seater air vehicle offering comfortable space for 1 pilot and 5 passengers - for personal mobility, business travel, medical and cargo transport operations. Combining helicopter versatility with airplane efficiency, this aircraft supports both VTOL & ST...

easyJet trials new paint that lowers the weight and fuel burn of the aircraft in a world first

easyJet has become the first airline in the world to trial a new state-of-the-art lower-weight paint, which will enable the operator to make further savings on fuel. easyJet and its partner Mankiewicz Aviation Coatings have developed a new system that reduces the amount of paint previously needed to create the iconic easyJet livery colours. The innovative solution has already been applied to 38 ai...

Baykar set to become the new owner of Italian aviation giant Piaggio Aerospace

Italy Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy has approved the sale of Piaggio Aerospace, the country’s aviation giant, to Baykar. The world’s largest UCAV company, Baykar outbidded rivals from multiple countries in a competitive tender for the sale of Piaggio Aerospace, which was established in 1884. The company worked with Pragma Consulting on financial valuation during the pr...

TP Aerospace continues to strengthen their presence in Asia Pacific

TP Aerospace signs new all-inclusive agreement with Malaysian freighter operator, MJets Air further strengthening TP Aerospace’s presence in Asia Pacific. MJets Air, a specialist freighter operator based in Malaysia and a key component of MMAG Aviation Consortium—the aviation arm of publicly listed MMAG Holding Berhad—has chosen TP Aerospace for its comprehensive and all-inclusiv...

Emirates’ iconic A380 is back in Copenhagen

Emirates’ Airbus A380 has touched down in Copenhagen for the first time since March 2020. Emirates is currently the only international airline to operate the A380 to Denmark. The A380 touched down just in time to celebrate the airport’s jubilee, marking 100 years of operational excellence. Morten Balk, Emirates’ Country Manager in Denmark, commented: “We are in...

Cathay Group surpasses the 100,000-passenger milestone on a single day

The Cathay Group has achieved a significant milestone by carrying more than 100,000 passengers, the most on a single day since the start of its rebuild. On 15 December 2024, Cathay Pacific and HK Express, the Group’s two passenger airlines, carried a combined total of 100,856 passengers, surpassing the 100,000-passenger mark on a single day. Since the milestone was first reached, the Group e...

EUROJET signs contract to provide 59 engines to the Spanish Air Force Eurofighter fleet

EUROJET, the consortium responsible for the EJ200 engines installed in the Eurofighter Typhoon, has signed a contract with the NATO Eurofighter & Tornado Management Agency to provide 59 new EJ200 engines for the Spanish Air Force.The EJ200 engine, a product of collaboration between Rolls-Royce, MTU Aero Engines, ITP Aero and Avio Aero, has consistently demonstrated exceptional performance...