Qatar Executive has expanded its private jet fleet to 24 aircraft with the delivery of two additional Gulfstream G700s. The luxury charter division of Qatar Airways Group now operates six G700 aircraft, with four more scheduled for delivery through early 2026. The company’s fleet includes 15 Gulfstream G650ER aircraft, two Bombardier Global 5000s and one
African nation orders four Embraer combat aircraft
Embraer has secured a contract to supply four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to an undisclosed African customer. The Brazilian aerospace manufacturer signed the agreement on December 31, 2024, making this the sixth African nation to operate the light attack and advanced trainer aircraft. The aircraft will be used for border surveillance, intelligence gathering, close air
Boeing names former Pentagon tech chief as new IT head
Boeing has appointed former US Department of Defense chief information officer Dana Deasy to lead its technology and data analytics division. Deasy will take on the role of chief information digital officer and senior vice president of Information Technology & Data Analytics, effective December 31, 2024. In his new position, Deasy will be responsible for
Qatar Airways plans Damascus flights in connectivity push
Qatar Airways will resume flights to Damascus from January 7 2025, offering three weekly services to the Syrian capital. The route will connect Damascus with more than 170 destinations through Qatar Airways’ global network via Doha’s Hamad International Airport. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said the resumption highlighted the airline’s
CPaT Global wins training contract with European airline Wizz Air
CPaT Global secured a contract with Wizz Air to provide pilot and cabin crew training programs across the airline’s Airbus A320 fleet. The Houston-based aviation training provider will deliver aircraft systems courses and general subjects training for Wizz Air’s pilot programs. The contract includes cabin crew training modules featuring aircraft systems, safety protocols and 3D
American Airlines launches first nonstop flights between Washington and San Antonio
American Airlines will become the only carrier offering nonstop flights between Washington’s Reagan National Airport and San Antonio International Airport from March 2025. The U.S. Department of Transportation approved American’s application to operate the route, with tickets going on sale from December 23. Brian Znotins, American’s Senior Vice President of Network and Schedule Planning, said
