The World of Aviation

Emirates has resumed daily flights between Adelaide and Dubai, offering more than 220,000 passenger seats annually on the route. The South Australian Tourism Commission estimates the service will generate $62 million in tourism spending and create 315 full-time jobs. South Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas welcomed the airline’s return. “We’re not just welcoming back a world-class

LATAM Airlines Group has ordered 10 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners with options for five more aircraft as part of its fleet modernisation strategy. The South American carrier plans to expand its Dreamliner fleet to 52 aircraft by 2030. LATAM Chief Financial Officer Ramiro Alfonsín highlighted the aircraft’s efficiency benefits. “The Boeing 787 is a much more

Delta Air Lines will celebrate its centenary with an immersive keynote presentation at the Sphere in Las Vegas during CES 2025. The January 7 event will mark the first CES keynote hosted at the venue, featuring its advanced display and audio technology. Delta CEO Ed Bastian highlighted the airline’s focus on innovation. “Technology is a

Qatar Airways has become the first airline to offer Starlink satellite internet on a Boeing 777 aircraft, marking a significant advancement in in-flight connectivity. The inaugural Starlink-equipped flight operated between Doha and London on October 22. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer Badr Mohammed Al-Meer announced ambitious expansion plans. “This milestone, paired with our commitment

Air India and Singapore Airlines will significantly expand their codeshare agreement to include 51 new destinations across Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The expansion marks the largest update to the airlines’ codeshare arrangements since 2010. From October 27, both carriers will share codes on flights between Singapore and the Indian cities of Bengaluru

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