Ethiopian Airlines has inaugurated its transformed Addis Ababa Bole International Airport’s Domestic Terminal. The $50 million USD expansion and renovation project has significantly upgraded the terminal, expanding its total built-up area by more than twofold to 25,750 m2 and increasing its handling capacity to twofold. Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO said: “The Domestic terminal expansion andRead More

Boeing is testing three dozen technologies on its ecoDemonstrator programme focused on operational efficiency and sustainability in cabin interiors. “The ecoDemonstrator programme is among our most iconic flight demonstrators, having tested 250 technologies since it first took flight in 2012,” said Brian Moran, Boeing’s chief sustainability officer. “This year’s testing of various cabin interiors aimsRead More

Etihad Aviation Training (Etihad Training) is to support Archer’s efforts to establish urban aircraft mobility operations across the UAE. The partnership is in coordination with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), and other local partners, including Falcon Aviation and Air Chateau. Together, Archer and Etihad Training intend to engage with the UAE’s General Civil AviationRead More

Turkish Airlines is launching New Distribution Capability (NDC) platform, TKCONNECT, allowing travel agents with exclusive content and services. Starting from 1 October 2024, TKCONNECT will provide a tailored marketplace, offering differentiated products and benefits. TKCONNECT marks a significant milestone in Turkish Airlines’ mission to enhance passenger experience and to support commercial partners. Advantages awaiting theRead More

Dubai International (DXB) has recorded the first start of 2024 as its busiest quarter in its history. In Q1, DXB witnessed a significant surge in passenger numbers, with 23 million guests passing through its terminals, marking an 8.4% increase compared to the same period last year. This growth underscores DXB’s appeal to major markets andRead More

Airbus UpNext has started testing new technologies to support automatic taxiing and enhance pilot assistance onboard an innovative electric truck. The three-year research project, called Optimate, will combine a wide range of cutting-edge technologies including advanced automation, computer vision, data fusion and machine learning to improve aircraft navigation systems, the human-machine interface and overall flightRead More

Air India has appointed SIA Engineering (SIAEC) to develop its Base Maintenance facilities at Bengaluru. As part of the partnership, Air India will work closely with SIAEC on the planning, construction, development and operationalisation of Air India’s Base Maintenance facilities in Bengaluru, India. Projected to be ready in 2026, the facilities will comprise both widebodyRead More

On the first day of the Future Aviation Forum, taking place in Riyadh, 47 deals were confirmed with a value of $19 billion. Deals included national air service agreements, aircraft orders, cargo and logistics, advanced air mobility, human capability, information technology, maintenance, repair and overhaul sector deals. Saudia Airlines announcement to purchase 105 Airbus A320-NeoRead More