Category Archives: Commercial Aviation

Etihad Airways recently undertook a week of intensive research and testing on over 30 flights to test operational efficiencies, technology and procedures that will reduce carbon emissions. The week-long program, coincided with Earth Day on 22 April, included over 20 commercial flights operating across Etihad’s network to test contrail avoidance technologies in partnership with SATAVIA,Read More

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has carried 5.1 million passengers in the first quarter of 2022, according to the airline’s performance report. The figures show an increase of 75% compared to the same quarter in 2021. The report highlights that Saudia operated more than 40,000 flights in the first quarter of 2022, an increase of 44%Read More

Qatar Airways has launched a voluntary carbon offset program for corporate customers. The initiative will enable corporate and trade clients to offset their own carbon emissions via a dedicated web portal at any time before or after a flight. The Qatar Airways voluntary carbon offset program allows its corporate clients to offset or reduce theRead More

Airbus Helicopters has undertaken a series of deck operations with the demonstrator for its VSR700 rotary-wing unmanned aerial system (RWUAS). In the course of 150 take-offs and landings, the optionally-piloted vehicle trialed the autonomous take-off and landing (ATOL) system, operating from the landing deck of a civilian vessel sailing off the French coast near Brest.Read More

Flynas, Saudi Arabia’s first budget airline, is set to raise its new aircraft orders up to 250, as part of a strategy to tap into growth opportunities in domestic and international markets. The plan has been approved by the board of directors and will support the airline’s ambition to become the ‘largest’ low-cost airline andRead More

Etihad Airways today unveiled its new Airbus A350-1000 on a special inaugural commercial flight from Abu Dhabi to Paris. The aircraft is the first A350 to be operated by a UAE airline, and the first of five A350s set to join Etihad’s fleet over the coming months. Tony Douglas, Group chief executive officer, commented, “TheRead More

New Indian budget airline Akasa Air plans to launch its first commercial flight in June and is working to get all relevant licences, Chief Executive Vinay Dube said. The airline is backed by billionaire Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, known as ‘India’s Warren Buffett’, who has teamed up with former chief executives of IndiGo and Jet Airways toRead More

Young travelers flying Emirates as unaccompanied minors can now wait for their flight in a newly upgraded lounge dedicated for them at Dubai International Airport. Emirates’ lounge for unaccompanied minors is open 24/7, and the newly upgraded facility offers fun video games, drinks and snacks, comfortable seating areas, free wi-fi, and washrooms designed for kids.Read More

Boeing and Allegiant Air recently announced an order for 50 737 MAX jets, with options for 50 additional airplanes. In Boeing’s first US ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC) deal, Allegiant selected two models – the 737-7 and 737-8-200 – in the 737 MAX family, which provide the lowest seat-mile costs for a single-aisle airplane and high-dispatchRead More

Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines has taken delivery of its first widebody aircraft – an A330-900. It is the first of 26 Airbus widebodies set to join the airline’s fleet, comprising eight A330neo and 18 A350s. The A330neo aircraft and one A350 are being acquired on lease from ALC, while the airline has 17 A350s on directRead More