SITA and IDEMIA have joined forces to create an interoperable digital travel system that promises to streamline passenger identification across airports worldwide. The partnership aims to develop an open trust network allowing travellers’ digital identities to be recognised seamlessly across international borders. This new ecosystem will connect governments, airports and airlines through a decentralised framework,
Air Charter Service has recorded its strongest performance in Greater China with significant growth across its Shanghai and Hong Kong operations. The aircraft charter specialist reported an 18 per cent revenue increase in Hong Kong, while its Shanghai office saw charter numbers surge 40 per cent in 2024. The company’s growth followed a strategic decision
Global air transport technology provider SITA has appointed Nathalie Altwegg as Senior Vice President of its Airports business unit. Altwegg will oversee SITA’s expansion plans across more than 1,000 airports worldwide. The appointment aims to accelerate the digitisation of airport operations and passenger journeys. SITA CEO David Lavorel welcomed Altwegg’s expertise. “It’s wonderful to be
Global air services provider dnata has secured a multi-year contract to deliver inflight catering services for T’way Air at Rome Fiumicino Airport. Under the agreement, dnata will produce and supply over 80,000 meals annually for the South Korean carrier’s newly launched flights between Rome and Incheon. T’way Air recently began operating three weekly services connecting
Boeing has announced its major program deliveries for the third quarter of 2024, covering both commercial and defense operations. In the commercial airplanes segment: Boeing delivered 92 737 aircraft 6 767 aircraft were delivered 4 777 aircraft were delivered 14 787 Dreamliners were delivered The total commercial aircraft deliveries for the quarter stood at 116
Airbus SE has disclosed details of its latest share buyback transactions conducted between September 30 and October 4, 2024. The European aerospace giant repurchased 1,053,229 of its own shares during the five-day period at an average price of €128.10 per share. The buybacks are part of a programme announced on September 9, 2024 to support
