Airports Council International (ACI) World has announced that Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport will host the 2025 ACI World Airport Experience Summit from 8-11 September in Guangzhou, China. The announcement was made at the closing ceremony of the 2024 ACI World Customer Experience Summit and Exhibition. Justin Erbacci, ACI World Director General, said Guangzhou Baiyun International
Embraer delivers seventh C-390 Millennium aircraft to Brazilian Air Force
Embraer, the global aerospace company, has delivered its seventh C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft to the Brazilian Air Force. The aircraft will be operated by the First Squadron of the First Transport Group at Galeão Air Force Base in Rio de Janeiro. This delivery marks five years of service for the C-390 in the Brazilian Air
Mayman Aerospace completes successful flight tests of new VTOL aircraft
Mayman Aerospace has successfully conducted flight tests of its RAZOR test bed vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft at a military base in Southern California. The tests, supported by a contract with the US Department of Defence, focused on autonomous flight capabilities and critical systems performance. The RAZOR test bed aircraft has the same dimensions,
Air New Zealand resumes direct flights to Hobart for summer season
Air New Zealand is set to relaunch its seasonal direct flights between Auckland and Hobart, Tasmania’s capital, starting 27 October. The airline will operate three weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays using A320neo and A321neo aircraft, marking the return of international services to Tasmania. Jeremy O’Brien, Air New Zealand General Manager International, expressed excitement
IATA expands CO2 emissions calculation network with Thrust Carbon partnership
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced a new partnership with Thrust Carbon to expand the distribution network for its IATA CO2 Connect emissions calculations. The agreement, finalised during IATA’s World Sustainability Symposium, will commence in October 2024. Frederic Leger, IATA’s Senior Vice President Commercial Products and Services, said the partnership aims to meet
Vietjet signs US$1.1 billion agreement with Honeywell for greener aviation technology
Vietjet and Honeywell Aerospace Technologies have exchanged a US$1.1 billion cooperation agreement to provide avionics and aviation technical services for Vietjet’s fleet. The agreement, signed in the presence of Vietnam’s Party General Secretary and State President To Lam during his US visit, aims to modernise Vietjet’s fleet and reduce emissions. Vietjet CEO Dinh Viet Phuong
