Tags: Aviation

From Revenue to Impact: Aviation Industry Transformation Clearly Reflected in SITA’s Record Results

  The company reveals 8.3% revenue growth for 2024 at its Annual General Assembly and emphasizes powering customers through digital transformation to meet rising demands for scale, efficiency, and sustainability  With global IT spend in air transport soaring to an estimated $37 billion in 2024, the race is on to modernize fast. As infrastructure strains […]

PFlow Industries Highlights F-Series Vertical Reciprocating Conveyor for the Aerospace Industry

Easily handles loads of up to 50,000 pounds or more in a variety of environments PFlow Industries, the pioneer in vertical reciprocating conveyor (VRC) technology, highlights the F Series VRC, a 4-post mechanical vertical lift that can easily handle loads of up to 50,000 pounds or more in a wide range of material handling applications, […]

Malaysia Aviation Group acquires 20 additional A330neo aircraft to support long-term fleet and network strategy

Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of national carrier Malaysia Airlines, has exercised its purchase rights for 20 additional A330neo aircraft through a direct order with Airbus – reaffirming its commitment to a long-term strategy for fleet renewal and network development. With this latest acquisition, Malaysia Airlines is set to become one of the […]

VINCI Airports major partner of the Elektro Tour, 1st tour in a certified electric plane between France and England

First-ever crossing of the English Channel in a 100% electric, certified aircraft : the Pipistrel Velis Electricity ; VINCI Airports hosts 9 stages of the tour on its network including Lyon Bron and London Gatwick. The first crossing of the Channel in a 100% electric certified aircraft launched from Lyon-Bron airport this Tuesday, July 1st, […]

IATA: Passenger Growth Hits 5% in May

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 […]

Pedro Alves to Head SITA Borders as Governments Navigate Rising Border Demands

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 […]

Department of Homeland Security S&T Launches Next Phase of Industry Competition to Develop Revolutionary Identity Verification Tech in the US

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 […]

Sunnen Highlights Advanced SV Systems for High-Production Aerospace Honing

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 […]

Akaer signs contract with Radia to help design the cabin of world’s largest aircraft

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 […]

IATA CO2 Connect Integrated into the Amadeus Travel Platform

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 […]