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Enhanced ground service equipment driving sustainability in aviation industry
Future of Aviation

Aviation operators are increasingly adopting advanced ground service equipment (GSE) to improve efficiency and meet sustainability targets. The trend was highlighted at the recent 36th IATA Ground Handling Conference, where industry leaders focused on integrating sustainable practices into ground handling operations. Electric GSE is emerging as a key strategy for reducing aviation’s environmental footprint, with

Intelsat reaches 130 aircraft installations with multi-orbit connectivity system
Future of Aviation

Intelsat has installed its multi-orbit electronically steered array (ESA) in-flight connectivity system on 130 aircraft across North America. The satellite network operator announced it is approaching 1000 orders for the technology, which combines connections to both geostationary and low-Earth orbit satellites. The system delivers internet service to passengers on commercial flights throughout the region. Mike

IATA launches directory to help airlines implement biometric travel solutions
Future of Aviation

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released a new Contactless Travel Directory designed to help airlines adopt biometric travel solutions across airports. The directory aims to streamline the implementation of contactless services and facilitate coordination between airlines and airports. IATA’s system will serve as a matchmaking service, enabling airlines to identify where contactless travel

EVA Air orders nine more Airbus aircraft in fleet expansion push
Airlines

Taiwan’s EVA Air has placed a firm order for six A350-1000 long-range aircraft and three A321neo single-aisle planes, finalising a commitment announced last month. The new order brings EVA Air’s total backlog to 24 A350-1000s and 18 A321neo aircraft awaiting delivery. The expansion forms part of the airline’s fleet modernisation and network growth strategy. Clay

Embraer sets sights on Asia Pacific with Tokyo aircraft finance summit
Business Aviation

Embraer will host its first aircraft finance summit in the Asia Pacific region next week, targeting Japanese and regional financiers. The event scheduled for April 8 in Tokyo follows the company’s previous summit held in New York last year. The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer aims to showcase its commercial aircraft portfolio to banks, leasing companies and

Portuguese Air Force joins study to enhance KC-390 aircraft with surveillance capabilities
Defence

The Portuguese Air Force has announced it will join Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force in collaborative studies to develop intelligence capabilities for the KC-390 Millennium aircraft. The announcement was made at a ceremony during the LAAD Defense & Security exhibition, attended by senior military and corporate officials from both countries. A concept image of

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