The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for May 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 5.0% compared to May 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was also up 5.0% year-on-year. The May load factor was 83.4% (-0.1 ppt compared to […]
With passenger numbers rising and border efficiency high on government agendas worldwide, Alves will lead SITA’s Borders business into its next chapter of growth and innovation SITA has announced the appointment of Pedro Alves as Senior Vice President of its Borders business, tasked with leading the next phase of innovation in digital border management. It […]
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has announced the second phase of the Remote Identity Validation Rally (RIVR), a series of challenges hosted by DHS S&T where the tech industry is invited to test, refine, and improve its ID verification technology. This next phase will focus on verifying the authenticity of identity documents. DHS […]
Precision-Engineered Vertical Honing Systems Deliver Unmatched Precision, Automation Integration, and Global Compliance for Aerospace Applications Sunnen Products Company, a global leader in high-precision bore finishing, highlights its advanced SV Systems designed for high-production aerospace environments. These vertical honing systems deliver exceptional performance, flexibility, and efficiency for a wide range of aircraft component applications. Systems can […]
Rendering of the WindRunner aircraft / Image courtesy of Radia Akaer, a Brazilian leader in aerospace and defense innovation, has been selected to develop the pressurized cabin for the world’s largest cargo aircraft, the WindRunner™. “It’s an honor to be part of a project that will undoubtedly become a milestone in the history of […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Amadeus are integrating flight-specific emissions data from IATA CO2 Connect in the Amadeus Travel Platform. This will allow airlines, travel agents, corporate travel managers, and online platforms that request IATA CO2 Connect data to provide travelers with a new source of trusted emissions data at the point of […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 8.0% compared to April 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 6.5% year-on-year. The April load factor was 83.6% (+1.1 ppt compared to April […]
Driven by its vision to become one of the top three airlines in the world in terms of technology use, Pegasus is focused on shaping the airline experience of the future through a strategic partnership with the University of California, Berkeley, home to one of the world’s most dynamic ecosystems for entrepreneurship and innovation. Through […]
UK’s airport ground staff honoured at iconic venue The inaugural Aviation Heroes awards, held in the iconic Concorde Conference Centre at Manchester Airport on April 24th, celebrated the vital contribution to the UK’s aviation industry made by ground staff working at airports across the country. Ground services are essential to the management of both passenger […]
Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) and Melbourne Airport (MelAir) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in conjunction with MAB’s expansion into Victoria, marking a significant step forward in strengthening air connectivity between Malaysia and Australia. The signing ceremony, held on 19 April 2025 at the Malaysia Airlines Pavilion during MATTA Fair 2025, marks the beginning […]
