The UK and Qatar have been working together with combined delivery of Hawk and Typhoon flight training activity in support of the two countries close defence ties.
Qatar Airways has opened a new state-of-the-art Engine Facility as part of the vision to streamline the cost of its Technical Maintenance operations by more than $2.2m per year.
IATA is partnering with Gulf Air to trial IATA Travel Pass – a mobile app to help passengers easily and securely manage their travel in line with any government requirements for COVID-19 testing or vaccine information.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released January 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand returned to pre-COVID levels (January 2019) for the first time since the onset of the crisis.
Aerion, the supersonic jet, maker has announced that the flight-service provider Flexjet has placed an order for 20 examples of the Aerion AS2 supersonic jet, reports Robb Report.
On 10th March 2021, AFRAA will launch the Sky-Connect dialogues - a monthly top executive leadership series on developments within the aviation space in Africa and globally.
Turkey’s TAV Airports has signed an MoU with the Ministry of Innovative Development to cooperate in the modernisation of airports and the implementation of a joint investment project for the construction of a new airport in the capital city, Tashkent.
IATA has announced full-year global passenger traffic results for 2020 showing that demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) fell by 65.9% compared to the full year of 2019, by far the sharpest traffic decline in aviation history.
SITA has launched Health Protect – an industry solution, to help airlines, airports, governments, and passengers safely and securely share information on health tests or vaccinations needed during travel.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand for air cargo decreased by 10.6% in 2020, compared to 2019. This was the largest drop in year-on-year demand since IATA started to monitor cargo performance in 1990, outpacing the 6% fall in global trade in goods.
Alexander de Juniac, CEO of IATA, has delivered a briefing updating the global air transport industry saying the industry ‘clearly shows the severe situation it is in.'
Etihad Airways and GE Aviation have partnered to launch GE’s 360 Foam Wash, a groundbreaking jet engine cleaning system, to optimise performance of Etihad’s GE90 and GEnx-1B engines on its Boeing 777 and 787 fleets.
The first TATV Newsround programme brings an overview of the main talking points in the news from the aviation, defence and aerospace industry in the emerging markets of the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.
Saab has today confirmed the anticipated follow on-contract from the United Arab Emirates for the sale of two GlobalEye systems, Saab’s advanced airborne surveillance system.
Tony Douglas, group chief executive officer, Etihad Aviation Group, received his first dose of the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine today at Etihad Airways Medical Centre.
Bauer Aviation Advisory (BAA) has opened an office in Dubai to help the Middle East’s aviation sector navigate the impact of the pandemic and overcome its associated challenges in the Gulf region and globally.
Today Emirates will deploy its latest flagship A380 aircraft featuring new premium economy seats and other enhancements across all cabins to London Heathrow.
This edition of Newsround looks at the divisions in South Africa over its national carrier SAA as the airline faces accusations over safety failings, wasting cash and not resolving the rescue processes.
(IATA) announced the publication of the 2020 Safety Report and released data for the 2020 safety performance of the commercial airline industry which showed airlines based in sub-Saharan Africa experienced six accidents last year.
IATA has urged governments to accept best-in-class rapid antigen tests in fulfilment of COVID -19 testing requirements following the publication of new research by OXERA and Edge Health.
Bell Textron will begin incorporating Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) into all Bell Training Academy (BTA) and customer demonstration fleet aircraft. Bell will be the first rotorcraft customer to receive SAF supply from global aviation fuel supplier, Avfuel Corporation.
