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IATA releases SAF Matchmaker to connect airlines and SAF suppliers

27 June 2025

IATA has released the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Matchmaker platform, to facilitate SAF procurement between airlines and SAF producers by…

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SalamAir partners with Osprey Flight Solutions to enhance aviation security

27 June 2025

SalamAir has signed a landmark four-year agreement with Osprey Flight Solutions, appointing them as the airline’s Aviation Security Risk Intelligence…

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Keyvan Aviation and MTI sign weather and data solution MoU

23 June 2025

Keyvan Aviation, a Türkiye-based and EASA-certified global aviation data provider, has signed an MoU with MTI, a Japanese technology firm, to improve…

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Thales to further support Qatar Airways’ future inflight entertainment

23 June 2025

Thales and Qatar Airways have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to support Qatar Airways’ strategic fleet growth plan announced last month.

Airports

iGA Istanbul Airport takes lead in global hub air connectivity

19 June 2025

iGA Istanbul Airport takes the top spot globally in hub connectivity, surpassing Frankfurt in this year’s rankings.

Technology

Cluster 2 signs agreement to advance smart airport operations in Saudi

19 June 2025

Airbus Defence and Space has signed an MoU with Cluster 2 to deliver next generation digital solutions that enhance airport efficiency, security and…

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Qatar Airways and IMG launch new onboard viewing experience

18 June 2025

Qatar Airways has partnered with IMG, a global sports marketing agency, to launch a new sports streaming service onboard its Starlink connected…

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Acron Aviation expands technology contract with EgyptAir

17 June 2025

Acron Aviation and EgyptAir have entered into an agreement for the supply of the Traffic Alert & Collision Avoidance System with ADS-B (TCAS…

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Corsair selects Thales’ flight optimisation solution FlytOptim

16 June 2025

Airline company Corsair has selected Thales’ flight optimisation solution, FlytOptim, across all of its flights, which serve Africa, the West Indies,…

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Air Cairo rolls-out advanced Flight Data Monitoring across its fleet

16 June 2025

Acron Aviation has signed a multi-year contract with Air Cairo to provide a fully outsourced Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) service based on its…

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Air Seychelles implements new network planning and optimisation platform

13 June 2025

Air Seychelles has signed a long-term contract with AIRPM to implement AIRPMx, a cutting-edge network planning and optimisation platform developed…

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Thales report predicts increase in cyberthreats in the aviation sector

13 June 2025

Thales' latest report on cyberthreats in the aviation sector warns of a spectacular rise in cyberattacks, which have increased by 600% in the space of…

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Queen Alia International reveals new automated cargo handling system

12 June 2025

A new cargo warehouse at Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA), equipped with cargo handling technology by Lödige Industries for Aviation Handling…

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IndiGo introduces new pilot awareness app SkyBreathe Pilot App

11 June 2025

IndiGo has launched a mobile application called SkyBreathe Pilot App, that will enhance safety, operational efficiency, and environmental stewardship.…

Air transport

Qatar Airways to display special liveried 777-300ER during Paris Air Show

10 June 2025

Boeing said it will focus on advancing innovation, partnerships and collaboration at the 2025 Paris Air Show.

Airports

Air India integrates self-check-in baggage drop facilities

10 June 2025

Air India has rolled out an integrated self-check-in and baggage-drop service for its passengers flying from India to all destinations operated by the…

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Air bp and Sonangol sign Technical Services Agreement in West Africa

04 June 2025

Air bp is growing its presence in Africa, having signed a technical services agreement with Sonangol, Angola’s state-owned company.

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Etihad Cargo launches a real-time shipment tracking solution

03 June 2025

Etihad Cargo has launched SmartTrack, a premium service that gives customers real-time access to shipment location and condition data.

Technology

SolitAir partners with Marsh McLennan for aviation risk management

03 June 2025

SolitAir has entered a strategic partnership with Marsh McLennan, a provider of insurance brokerage and aviation risk management services.

Technology

SITA launches satellite service helping airports stay connected

27 May 2025

A new satellite service is helping airports and airlines stay connected as SITA launches Managed Satellites.

Business aviation

Gogo signs Falcon for multiple Galileo HDX installations

21 May 2025

Falcon, part of Alex Group Investment, is the first charter fleet operator to commit to multiple installations of Gogo’s Galileo HDX…

Defence

Havelsan partners with DNeX to accelerate digital transformation

20 May 2025

Havelsan, Türkiye’s software and systems company under the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with…

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EgyptAir selects SITA’s Connect Go

20 May 2025

EgyptAir has selected advanced connectivity and infrastructure solutions from SITA to modernise its network infrastructure.

Airports

SANS to adopt “Intelligent Approach” system at Saudi airports

15 May 2025

Saudi Air Navigation Services (SANS) is set to deploy Intelligent Approach at Riyadh, Jeddah, and Madinah airports.

Air transport

IATA launches 10-year Global Baggage Roadmap

14 May 2025

IATA launched a 10-year Global Baggage Roadmap to modernise baggage operations during the IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) which opened in…

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Riyadh Air and Ink Innovation partner to define delivery management

13 May 2025

Riyadh Air and Ink Innovation are implementing a full Delivery Management System aligned with the IATA Modern Airline Retailing (MAR) model.

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Ethiopian Airlines selects Panasonic Avionics Astrova for 777X fleet

13 May 2025

Panasonic Avionics has signed an agreement with Ethiopian Airlines to install its Astrova in-flight entertainment (IFE) solution on the carrier’s new…

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Qatar Airways launches e-sports competition, enabled by Starlink

13 May 2025

Qatar Airways has launched a pioneering e-sports competition, ‘Gaming in the Sky’, onboard a commercial aircraft.

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Flyadeal looks at GDS connection to support international growth

12 May 2025

Saudi low-cost carrier Flyadeal is looking at distributing through the Global Distribution Systems (GDS) to support its international growth plans.

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SAA operations ‘remain resilient’ post cyber incident

07 May 2025

South African Airways (SAA) said it has been impacted by a significant cyber incident that began on Saturday, 3 May 2025.

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Smiths Detection screening technologies to help secure DXB

07 May 2025

Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects has awarded a formal contract to Smiths Detection to deploy advanced checkpoint screening technologies across all…

Technology

Jazeera Airways invests in digital infrastructure with TCS deal

07 May 2025

Tata Consultancy Services has partnered with Jazeera Airways to drive the next phase of its digital transformation.

Airports

ASECNA and Indra help enhance landing safely at airports in Africa

02 May 2025

ASECNA and Indra have completed a project aimed at enhancing landing safety across 17 airports in Africa.

Air transport

Saudi Vision 2030 strengthens the country’s global standing in aviation

01 May 2025

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has said in its 2024 Annual Report for Saudi Vision 2030 that the civil aviation sector has witnessed…

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Etihad Airways launches Etihad for Business corporate travel programme

01 May 2025

Etihad Airways has launched a new corporate travel programme designed to enhance the business travel experience.

Technology

Jazeera Airways to introduce fintech products

01 May 2025

Jazeera Airways and HTS, the B2B division of Hopper, are to introduce Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) and Disruption Assistance For Any Reason (DAFAR) on…

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Pegasus Airlines puts AI at its Core

30 April 2025

Pegasus Airlines has said it has significantly enhanced customer and employee satisfaction through its collaboration with Microsoft, leveraging Azure…