Aviation News
Star Alliance named the World’s Leading Airline Alliance at the World Travel Awards 2022
Star Alliance has been named the World’s Leading Airline Alliance at the World Travel Awards for the third consecutive year
Airbus Final Assembly Line Asia assembles its first A321 aircraft
Airbus has announced the commissioning of the first A321 aircraft to be assembled at its Final Assembly Line Asia (FAL Tianjin) in Tianjin, China. The breakthrough expands and deepens the collaboration with China’s aviation industry, and demonstrates Airbus’ commitment to enhance its long-term strategic partnership with China.
magniX Powers First Point-To-Point Flight of an All-Electric Helicopter
magniX, a manufacturer of electric propulsion solutions for aviation, is pleased to have powered the first fully-electric helicopter flight between airfields, in partnership with Tier 1 Engineering.
WORLD’S MOST INNOVATIVE ECONOMIC ZONE LAUNCHED IN RIYADH
The Special Integrated Logistics Zone launched on 31st October 2022 in Riyadh by HE the Minister of Transport & Logistics and the General Authority for Civil Aviation.
International Airlines Group (IAG) Shareholders Approve Boeing 737 Order
International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced that its shareholders approved an agreement with Boeing to order a total of 50 737-8-200s and 737-10s, plus 100 options.
Airbus eyes Saudi deal for almost 40 A350 jets
Saudi Arabia is in advanced negotiations to order almost 40 A350 jets from Europe’s Airbus as part of strategic efforts to launch a new airline and challenge heavyweight carriers in the Gulf, industry sources said
2022 World Passenger Symposium to take place 1-3 November 2022 in Bahrain
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that ‘Unlocking Value Creation by Putting the Customer First’ will be the theme of the 2022 World Passenger Symposium (WPS). The event will take place 1-3 November 2022 in Bahrain with Gulf Air as the host airline.
Christchurch and Hamburg Airports to build infrastructure for green hydrogen use in aviation
Though 18,500 kilometres apart, the two airports have just signed a partnership to work on infrastructure for the use of green hydrogen in aviation.
First Dreamliner in Lufthansa’s long-haul fleet is named “Berlin”
The capital has a new flying ambassador. The first Boeing 787-9 in the Lufthansa fleet, with the registration D-ABPA, was christened today at Berlin Brandenburg Airport by Governing Mayor Franziska Giffey.
Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Africa’s First 787 Dreamliner Delivery
Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing today celebrated the 10th anniversary of the first 787 Dreamliner delivery to the African carrier. Over the past decade, Ethiopian Airlines has utilized the outstanding capabilities of the 787 to sustainably grow its long-haul network across the world
Honda Aircraft Company Reveals Latest Aircraft - the HondaJet Elite II
Honda Aircraft Company today revealed the “HondaJet Elite II” at the 2022 National Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), a new upgraded aircraft that features a host of key advancements in performance and comfort. The company also announced the introduction of automation technologies.
Virgin Atlantic takes delivery of its first A330neo
Virgin Atlantic has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330neo aircraft leased from Air Lease Corporation. The A330neo will play a crucial role in the company’s fleet transformation and also marks the 50th Airbus aircraft for the UK-based airline.