Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest airline, has announced the official commencement of construction of the Bishoftu International Airport, marking a major milestone for Ethiopian and continental aviation. Construction began on January 10, 2026, following a formal ground-breaking ceremony. The landmark event was attended by His Excellency Dr Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic
The Lufthansa Group and travel technology provider Amadeus have entered into a pioneering partnership aimed at making the booking, amendment and management of flights more intuitive and straightforward for travellers. Central to the initiative is the introduction of an “Order ID”, a new single identification number that will ultimately replace existing booking and ticket numbers
Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has secured a US$438 million contract from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to support the Radar System Replacement programme, a central element of efforts to modernise the United States National Airspace System. The programme forms a key component of the Department of Transportation’s wider initiative to deliver a brand-new air
In December 2025, Wizz Air successfully acquired slots from TUI Airways at London Luton Airport. The transaction will allow Wizz Air UK, London’s low-cost airline, to base an additional Airbus A321neo at the airport, increasing the total number of aircraft stationed at Luton to 15. As the largest operator at London Luton Airport, Wizz Air
HAVELSAN has achieved EASA Level D certification for the Airbus A320 Full Flight Simulator (FFS) developed for Turkish Airlines’ training infrastructure. The A320 FFS was delivered to strengthen the airline’s pilot training capacity and operational capability. Designed to simulate three engine options across both CEO and NEO variants, the simulator provides a high degree of
Joby Aviation (Joby) has welcomed the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) National Strategy, describing it as a clear and practical framework for bringing electric air taxis into commercial service. The company said it intends to engage immediately with the strategy’s key recommendations as it prepares for early operations in US cities.
Kuehne+Nagel, one of the world’s leading logistics providers, and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), Switzerland’s premium airline, are strengthening their strategic partnership to accelerate progress in sustainable aviation. With the signing of an MoU, the two companies have agreed to collaborate more closely on sustainability initiatives, with a particular emphasis on innovative technologies that improve
Value Group, a leading specialist in comprehensive passenger services for the aviation sector, has joined the Board of Airline Representatives in Germany (BARIG) as a business partner. The partnership brings together two organisations with a shared focus on improving passenger handling, particularly during irregular operations caused by weather disruption, industrial action, or other exceptional circumstances.
The Lufthansa Group has introduced a refreshed visual identity designed to underscore the organisation’s collective strength. For customers, service offerings will be consolidated under the Group brand, making them more immediately identifiable. Dieter Vranckx, Chief Commercial Officer, Lufthansa Group, stated: “The Lufthansa Group is evolving from a group of airlines into an integrated airline group.
Baines Simmons, a well-established provider of global aviation safety consulting and training, has announced the launch of a Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) within its operations group. This development positions Baines Simmons as a single, fully integrated provider of regulatory consulting, specialist training and advanced, digitally enabled CAMO services—delivering operational excellence, improved reliability and measurable
