The World of Aviation

Airbus Defence and Space, as the prime contractor for the Eurodrone programme, has announced the successful completion of the Preliminary Design Review (PDR). This significant milestone was achieved in collaboration with OCCAR and representatives from the four customer nations – France, Germany, Italy, and Spain – as well as the three Major Sub-Contractors (MSC), Airbus

LOT Polish Airlines has announced plans to add the Embraer E195-E2 to its fleet, as part of its strategy to enhance operational flexibility and accommodate network expansion. The airline will lease three new E195-E2 aircraft from Azorra, with deliveries scheduled between July and October 2024. The addition of the E2 jets, which are 25% more

The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has reported its highest-ever full-year operating and net profits, driven by robust demand for air travel and record passenger revenue and load factors. However, the company cautioned that geopolitical tensions, macroeconomic uncertainties, inflationary pressures, and supply chain constraints pose challenges for the aviation industry. For the financial year ended 31

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released a global progress report on the implementation of baggage tracking, revealing that the airline industry is making significant strides in reducing the number of mishandled bags. The survey, which included 155 airlines and 94 airports, focused on IATA Resolution 753, which requires tracking baggage at acceptance, loading,

dnata, a prominent global air and travel services provider, has won a significant new contract with Lufthansa Group at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). The partnership will involve dnata delivering passenger and ramp services to four of the group’s airlines: Lufthansa, Swiss International Air Lines, Austrian Airlines, and Air Dolomiti. With this new contract, dnata is

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has announced its complete readiness for the UAE Pre-Loading Advance Cargo Information (PLACI) regulations, ensuring that partners and customers will experience no disruptions in their shipments. PLACI is an advanced security measure designed to enhance the monitoring and safety of air cargo by mandating the