Technology

Sustainability

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…

Technology

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…

Technology

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…

Technology

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…

Technology

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…

Technology

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…

Technology

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,…

Technology

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…

Technology

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…

Technology

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…

Technology

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…

Technology

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…

Technology

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.

Technology

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…

Technology

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…

Technology

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.

Technology

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…

Technology

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.

Technology

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.

Technology

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.

Technology

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…

Technology

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…

Technology

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…

Events

Flydubai wins “Airline with the Best Connectivity in the Middle East”

29 April 2025

Flydubai was recognised with the “Airline with the Best Connectivity in the Middle East” award for the second time at the 2025 Business Traveller…

Events

Qatar Airways displays its latest innovations during ATM 2025

29 April 2025

Qatar Airways is showcasing its cultural resonance and immersive innovation during The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Dubai 2025.

Technology

Etihad Airways joins IATA’s Turbulence Aware Programme

23 April 2025

Etihad Airways has become the latest airline to join IATA’s Turbulence Aware programme.

Air transport

Royal Air Maroc Cargo unveils its vision in the global cargo sector

22 April 2025

Royal Air Maroc Cargo has an ambitious vision for the future with a strategy built on global expansion, digital innovation, and sustainability.

Events

Qatar Airways to unveil Arabic-speaking version of Sama at ATM

22 April 2025

Qatar Airways will spotlight innovative, AI-powered travel experiences tailored for the modern traveller at next week’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM)…

Technology

Airbus tackles airport inefficiencies with Agnet Turnaround

21 April 2025

Airbus has released a report highlighting the pressure on airport operations, focusing on the Middle East, and how its  Agnet Turnaround is…

Flight services and support

Skywards Everyday and EmCan to offer UAE customers more rewards

21 April 2025

Skywards Everyday, an app that enables members to earn Skywards Miles, has partnered with EmCan, the loyalty programme of Emarat.

Technology

IndiGo and Swiggy partner to reward IndiGo BluChip Members Beyond the Skies

17 April 2025

IndiGo has collaborated with Swiggy, India’s on-demand convenience platform. 

Airports

İGA Istanbul Airport implements the Triple Runway Operations system

17 April 2025

iGA Istanbul Airport has ushered in a new era in aviation history with the launch of Europe’s first-ever “Triple Runway Operations.”

Technology

DANS enhances digital resilience through partnership with Help AG

16 April 2025

Help AG has partnered with Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans) to strengthen the cybersecurity framework of one of the region’s most critical…

Technology

Air India selects Panasonic Avionics to install its Astrova IFE

09 April 2025

Panasonic Avionics has signed an agreement with Air India to install its Astrova in-flight entertainment (IFE) solution and a range of digital…

Technology

Riyadh Air implements Panasonic Avionics’ Modular Interactive

09 April 2025

Riyadh Air will be the first airline to launch Panasonic Avionics’ fully integrated in-flight engagement (IFE) interactive design and publishing tool…

Technology

SITA and Matarat to fast-track airport digitalisation in Saudi Arabia

09 April 2025

Matarat Holding has signed an MoU with SITA to accelerate the digital transformation of airports across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Technology

Kenya Airways to distribute NDC content through Amadeus Travel Platform

08 April 2025

Kenya Airways has started deploying its New Distribution Capability sourced content to travel seller customers in Kenya, South Africa and the…

Technology

GE Aerospace to support Royal Jordanian’s digital transformation efforts

08 April 2025

GE Aerospace has entered a five-year agreement with Royal Jordanian (RJ) to support the airline’s comprehensive suite of Software as a Service (SaaS)…

Technology

Panasonic Avionics unveils new aircraft-wide hosting solution

08 April 2025

Panasonic Avionics has unveiled ConverixTM, an open and neutral application hosting platform that the company said will transform commercial…

Technology

Qatar Airways nears Boeing 777 fleet wide Starlink upgrade

08 April 2025

Qatar Airways, which offers Starlink’s high-speed internet on-board, is now close to completing its Boeing 777 fleet-wide upgrade.

Technology

NEC joins SITA’s Digital Travel Ecosystem

07 April 2025

SITA and NEC Corporation (NEC) have signed an agreement to accelerate the adoption of digital identity technology in the travel industry.

Technology

Turkish to provide free inflight internet for all by late 2025

07 April 2025

Turkish Airlines said it is committed to bringing free unlimited inflight connectivity to all passengers starting from late 2025.

Events

Dubai to host Global AI Summit: ‘Machines Can See 2025’

03 April 2025

As part of the inaugural Dubai AI Week, the third edition of the "Machines Can See" AI Summit, will take place on April 23-24, 2025.

Technology

Riyadh Air opts for Viasat as its connectivity provider on its Dreamliner

03 April 2025

Riyadh Air has selected Viasat as its connectivity provider to its Dreamliner aircraft.

Technology

Air India integrates Apple AirTag

03 April 2025

Air India has integrated Apple AirTag with its baggage-tracking system and mobile app.

Maintenance

Magma Aviation partners with Unilode Aviation Solutions

01 April 2025

Magma Aviation, the air cargo solutions company which has a base in Dubai, has partnered with Unilode Aviation Solutions.

Technology

Star Air India to use Maxamation’s Aviator Revenue Management system

01 April 2025

Star Air India has become the first Indian airline to use Maxamation’s Aviator Revenue Management system.

Airports

SITA brings to life airports of the future by acquiring CCM

31 March 2025

SITA has announced the closure of the acquisition of CCM, headquartered in Milan, Italy, an expert in the design, production, and creation of airport…

Technology

It's all go for Gogo and Galileo

28 March 2025

Gogo has launched its new Galileo inflight connectivity system, powered by low Earth orbiting (LEO) satellites.

Technology

Air Côte D’Ivoire to implement Bluebox’s IFE solution

27 March 2025

Bluebox Aviation Systems has entered a partnership with Air Côte D’Ivoire for the deployment of its Bluebox Wow wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE)…

Technology

SolitAir selects Air Support A/S for aircraft tracking solutions

25 March 2025

SolitAir, a UAE cargo airline, has selected Air Support A/S’s PPS Flight Planning and OpsControl aircraft tracking solutions to power its flight…

Technology

Air India inaugurates Air India Centre of Digital Innovation in Kochi

24 March 2025

Air India has inaugurated its newly created Air India Centre of Digital Innovation (CODi) in Kochi.

Technology

SITA and Orange Business strengthen aviation connectivity

20 March 2025

SITA and Orange Business have extended their partnership for another five years, strengthening a collaboration that has been in place since 2001.

Technology

Qatar Airways Cargo to revolutionise Semiconductor Transport

20 March 2025

Qatar Airways Cargo has unveiled its latest product innovation – TechLift.

Technology

Flydubai signs strategic agreement with LinkedIn

14 March 2025

Flydubai has signed a strategic agreement with LinkedIn to support its ongoing recruitment drive and training and development programmes over the…

Technology

ADIO and Maqta Technologies Group partner with Etihad Cargo

13 March 2025

The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and Maqta Technologies Group have partnered with Etihad Cargo to introduce new features to the Advanced Trade…

Events

Aviation India 2025 announces supporting Association partners of India

11 March 2025

Times Aerospace Events will host the second Aviation India and South Asia Summit and Exhibition from 29-30 October 2025 at the JW Marriott, Aero City,…

Technology

Starry starry flight...

10 March 2025

Qatar Airways is now operating the world’s first Starlink-equipped Boeing 777 aircraft. The first flight occurred from Doha to London in October.