The World of Aviation

Leading aircraft charter specialist Air Charter Service (ACS) has opened its first office in Ireland. The new branch, located in Dublin’s city centre, began operations on 1 August. Justin Bowman, ACS’s Chief Executive, said the move had been long anticipated by the company. “Ireland has always been on our list of where we wanted an

Air India Express has become the first Indian airline to launch a Virtual Interline platform, expanding booking options for travelers. Key points include: The platform, named “AIX Connect”, allows users to book connecting flights where one leg is operated by Air India Express and the other by a partner airline. Singapore-based Scoot is the inaugural

Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, has announced the upcoming delivery of its third and fourth Embraer E190-E2 aircraft in September and October 2024. Key points: Two new destinations added to Scoot’s network: Kertajati (Greater Bandung), Indonesia – twice-weekly flights from 28 September 2024 Malacca, Malaysia – five-times weekly flights from 23 October 2024

Singapore Airlines has reopened its SilverKris Lounge at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 2 following a six-month refurbishment. The modernised 10,689 square-foot facility now offers increased seating capacity and upgraded amenities for travellers. Located in Terminal 2B, the lounge features separate areas for First Class and Business Class passengers and can accommodate up to 242 customers.

Vietjet, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier, has marked a significant milestone by welcoming its 200 millionth passenger at the Vietnam – India Business Forum in New Delhi. The airline also announced a new route connecting Ahmedabad, India, with Da Nang, Vietnam, set to begin operations in October 2024. Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh congratulated Vietjet

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has made aviation history by authorizing the first commercial drone flights without visual observers in the Dallas area. Zipline International and Wing Aviation have received approval to deliver packages using drones while keeping their aircraft safely separated through Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) technology. This marks a significant step