The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have signed a declaration of intent to deepen their collaboration in advancing safe and secure civil aviation activities. The renewed partnership the FAA and EASA was discussed during the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) 80th anniversary of the Chicago Convention. “Aviation safety
SITA will provide specialised airport systems for Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Airport‘s (RSI) new Main Terminal building. This collaboration builds on SITA’s prior work with RSI, including the successful implementation of technology in the airport’s Air Taxi Terminal. RSI, a key component of The Red Sea destination developed by Red Sea Global, is projected
Delta Air Lines has inaugurated a leading-edge pilot training facility in Salt Lake City, marking its first major investment in a training centre outside its Atlanta headquarters. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the milestone, attended by Delta executives, local employees, government officials and community members. Strategically located near Salt Lake City International Airport
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has opened a new office in Abu Dhabi and a state-of-the-art training centre, underscoring its commitment to the Middle East’s burgeoning aviation sector. The facility was officially inaugurated by His Excellency Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority, alongside the first cohort of
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is providing US$35 million in equity and debt financing to SAFCO Venture Holdings to establish Pakistan’s first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility. Located in Sheikhupura, Punjab, this greenfield project will convert waste oils, including used cooking oil, into SAF, contributing significantly to emissions reduction and the promotion of a circular
Lufthansa’s Executive Board has addressed harsh criticism from Klaus-Michael Kühne, a key shareholder owning 20% of the airline. In a November interview with the Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung, Kühne expressed frustration with Lufthansa’s sprawling structure, claiming the airline had become ‘bogged down’ with an incredible number of by-products and airlines under completely different names. He argued
Airbus has announced plans to cut 2,043 jobs across Europe within its Defence and Space division, citing economic pressures and increased competition in the satellite market. The job reductions, affecting around 5 per cent of the workforce, are aimed at lowering the company’s fixed costs, ‘Brussels Signal’ reported. Germany will experience the highest impact, with
SITA, a global provider of air transport technology, and IDEMIA, a specialist in computer vision, biometrics and digital security, are expanding their partnership to tackle critical challenges in airport operations, particularly in baggage handling. Building on their previous collaboration in enhancing digital travel credentials and biometric solutions for border management, the two companies aim to
Qatar Airways Cargo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japan Airlines (JAL) to strengthen their partnership and expand cargo services. This follows Japan Airlines’ recent launch of daily passenger flights between Tokyo Haneda and Hamad International Airport in Doha. The MoU aims to enhance product offerings for cargo customers and create operational synergies
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is introducing plastic-free food packaging across its flights departing from Copenhagen, Oslo, Arlanda and Gothenburg. This initiative, launched on December 1, is expected to reduce 37 tonnes of single-use plastics annually. The move reflects SAS’ broader efforts to minimise environmental impact and lead the aviation industry’s shift towards sustainable operations. The innovative
