Airbus partners with Hiratagakuen to test future eVTOL flight routes and concept of operations in the Kansai region
Osaka – Airbus is partnering with Japanese helicopter operator Hiratagakuen to develop advanced air mobility services in the Kansai region and beyond. This is a key addition to the company’s strong regional footprint and growing international network to pioneer the future of mobility. Through this agreement, Airbus and Hiratagakuen will tackle crucial aspects required to launch […]
Jamaica to adopt SITA’s Digital Travel Declaration to streamline inbound travel as tourism recovers
Top Caribbean tourist destination Jamaica will adopt SITA’s Digital Travel Declaration solution allowing travellers to submit all immigration, customs, and health documentation required for entry into the country through one easy, efficient, and secure platform. Digital Travel Declaration will support Jamaica’s Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) in clearing passengers for travel pre-departure, supporting a […]
SITA technology helps two Brazilian airports cope with the surge in travel
São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU Airport) and RIOgaleão – Tom Jobim International Airport (RIOgaleão) are the first airports in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) to deploy SITA Flex to provide mobile passenger services to speed up check-in, bag drop, and boarding. It forms part of a wider five-year contract awarded to global air transport IT provider, […]
easyJet holidays launches a new ‘eco certified’ collection, in partnership with the GSTC
easyJet holidays are making it easier for its customers to make sustainable choices for their holiday, by identifying a new ‘eco certified’ collection on its website. The hotels included in the collection will be identified by a green leaf motif, and all have a Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) certification or have meet GSTC recognised […]
Aemetis To Supply Aer Lingus And British Airways With Sustainable Aviation Fuel (Saf) For Flights From San Francisco International Airport
Renewable fuels company Aemetis, Inc. has announced a multi-year agreement with International Airlines Group (IAG) to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to help power both British Airways and Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus’ flights from San Francisco Airport from 2025. IAG, the parent company of both British Airways and Aer Lingus, will purchase a total […]
Airport Collaborative Decision-Making To Increase Operational Efficiency At KLIA
SEPANG – KL International Airport (KLIA) will be implementing Airport Collaborative Decision-Making (A-CDM) integrated system to increase the operational efficiency of its KLIA eco-system. The new initiative will see a collaboration between seven stakeholders at the airport including the Civil Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), Malaysia Airlines (MH), AirAsia (AK), Batik Air (ID), Aerodarat, Pos Aviation […]
SITA unveils eVisa and ETA to transform borders and boost growth
The digital solutions support safer, easier, and more secure travel with potential economic benefits. SITA on Thursday (July 28) announced the launch of SITA eVisa and SITA Electronic Travel Authorization to meet the rapidly growing demand from governments for digital visa systems to stimulate national economies after COVID-19, strengthen security and improve the travel experience. Governments globally are shifting […]
Airbus successfully tests firefighting kit on A400M
Getafe –Airbus has successfully tested a removable firefighting demonstrator kit on the A400M new generation airlifted during a flight test campaign in Spain. The test campaign took place in daylight conditions with a minimum operating height of 150ft, flight speeds as low as 125 knots and drops involving up to 20 tonnes of water from the current […]
Norse Atlantic Airways Launches with Boeing Digital Flight Operations Solutions
Digital tools will reduce costs, optimize loads and improve efficiency FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom — Norse Atlantic Airways today (July 21) announced that it has selected several of Boeing’s digital solutions to streamline operations and increase flight deck efficiency as the new airline commences Transatlantic service this summer. Norse will integrate the following solutions to support their […]
Boeing and AE Industrial Partners Launch Second Venture Fund to Invest in Innovative Aerospace and Defense Startups
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom — Boeing has committed a $50 million investment in AEI HorizonX, a partnership the company established with private equity firm AE Industrial Partners to invest in transformative aerospace technologies. The new funding will anchor AEI HorizonX’s second venture fund (Fund II), which plans to raise $250 million to support promising start-ups in future mobility, space, sustainability, digital enterprise […]
