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Five events that changed the aviation industry forever

The long and illustrious history of the aviation industry has been fraught with many trials and tribulations over the years that have tested businesses to their limits and served as a catalyst for change. Here, component supply specialist Artemis Aerospace looks at the events that had a si...

Air Canada to acquire 30 ES-30 electric regional aircraft from Heart Aerospace

Air Canada announced a purchase agreement for 30 ES-30 electric-hybrid aircraft under development by Heart Aerospace of Sweden. The revolutionary regional aircraft, expected to enter service in 2028, will generate zero emissions flying on battery power and yield significant operational sav...

CDB Aviation completed deliveries of Ten A320-200 aircraft to Indonesia Super Air Jet

CDB Aviation delivered the last of ten Airbus A320-200 aircraft to Indonesia’s newest low-cost airline, Super Air Jet (“SAJ”). The aircraft were delivered to the carrier over a period of 18 months and are meant to support the development of Super Air Jet as a leading airline supporting the growth of domestic traffic in fast growing Indonesia as the region’s m...

SalamAir, the first airline to operate direct scheduled flights between Oman and the Czech Republic

SalamAir announced a direct connection to Prague - the fantastic capital city of the Czech Republic from Muscat and Salalah. Starting from the 4th of November, SalamAir will fly twice a week to Prague. Prague historic center features on the UNESCO World Heritage List and is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. The stunning city offers everything that...

Etihad Cargo expands operations in China with additional belly hold capacity to Guangzhou

Etihad Cargo reinforces its commitment to the China market with the introduction of an additional 30 tonnes of belly capacity via two new weekly direct passenger flights to Guangzhou from 10 October, subject to regulatory approvals. With this latest addition to the carrier's network, Etihad will become the first international airline to operate long-haul passenger and cargo services...

Humidification improve work environment for pilots and cabin crew

A healthy, well-rested and alert flight crew is a safe crew, yet a cockpit in flight is probably one of the driest places on earth. It is similar for the cabin crew at the front of the aircraft as Relative Humidity (RH) levels are very similar, around 3%. That is drier than the Sahara Desert or the Arctic and Death Valley. This is because typical cruise altitudes are above most, if not all, of...

American Airlines celebrates 80 years in Mexico with record growth in the country

American Airlines is celebrating 80 years of service to Mexico this month. In 1942, the airline launched service from Dallas to Mexico City with a Douglas DC-3 aircraft, first stopping in Monterrey to refuel. With this flight, Mexico became the airline’s second international destination, following the launch of Toronto, Canada, in 1941. José A. Freig, Vice President of Internationa...

Air India leases 30 new aircraft to boost domestic and international operations over the next 15 months

Air India has signed leases and letters of intent for 25 Airbus narrow-body and 5 Boeing wide-body aircraft to augment its existing fleet in the near term. These new aircraft, which will enter service from late 2022, will increase the airline’s fleet by over 25%. Not counting the 10 long-grounded narrow-body and 6 wide-body aircraft that have been returned to service in r...

The right approach to solve aviation staff shortage

While the European aviation industry have been showing strong signs of post-COVID recovery, many aviation businesses still have to work in a survival mode. Crew members have all been living in fear – job security being one of the biggest worries. Airlines are struggling with shortage of regional talent, especially in Europe. However, the issues might not be as bleak if the right approaches a...

Emirates invests over US $ 350 million in next-generation inflight entertainment systems for new A350 fleet

As part of its continued drive to ensure customers ‘fly better’, Emirates has selected the new Thales’ AVANT Up system for its incoming fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft, scheduled for delivery in 2024. The airline’s investment of over US$ 350 million will see its 50-strong fleet of A350s equipped with next-generation inflight entertainment solutions that offer a memorable...

Etihad continues to invest in the US market with increased flights & expanded partnership

Etihad Airways continues to strengthen its commitment in the US market with increased flights from New York’s JFK International Airport on the heels of the launch of the airline’s new A350 aircraft, and an expanded partnership with JetBlue. Last night, Etihad invited friends and partners to an event in New York at Cipriani Downtown to celebrate the airline’s latest milestone...

Reliable Robotics and Astral Aviation collaborate to improve safety and connectivity across Sub-Saharan Africa with automated aircraft

Reliable Robotics demonstrated its remotely piloted system on an uncrewed Cessna 172 Skyhawk in 2019 and is working towards certification for the Cessna 208 Caravan.  Reliable Robotics and Kenya-based airline  Astral Aviation announced a strategic collaboration with the goal of enhancing aviation safety and increasing air cargo connectivity in sub-Saharan Africa through the...

United invests another $15 Million in electric flying taxi market with Eve

United announced a $15 million investment in Eve Air Mobility and a conditional purchase agreement for 200 four-seat electric aircraft plus 200 options, expecting the first deliveries as early as 2026. This marks another significant investment from United in flying taxis – or eVTOLs – that have the potential to revolutionize the commuter experience in cities around the w...

Stronger regulations for sustainability in aviation push the industry to search for innovative, eco-friendly solutions

Coming out of the pandemic, the aviation industry has been facing tough challenges. Slower than anticipated recovery has made numerous businesses continue operating in a survival mode, while stronger regulations for sustainability are changing long-established processes. While achieving sustainability in certain areas of aviation can take longer, aircraft exterior cleaning, on the other hand, is r...

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Air Baltic Corporation AS , Latvia’s national airline and the leading carrier in the Baltic States, announced that airBaltic and its subsidiaries participating in the voluntary Ch...

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Qantas Freight and Australia Post expand air cargo capacity with Airbus A321 freighter in western Sydney

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Turkish Airlines and CFM sign landmark MOU for more than 600 LEAP-1B engines

Turkish Airlines has taken another major step in its fleet expansion strategy with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with CFM International for more than 300 LEAP-1B engines and a long-term...