The World of Aviation

GE Aerospace has announced the launch of the GE Aerospace Foundation, celebrating a new chapter that builds on the more than 100-year legacy of the previous GE Foundation. The new foundation’s philanthropic strategy and programs will focus on workforce development, disaster relief, and amplifying the efforts of GE Aerospace employees in communities where they live

Nauru Airlines has announced it will commence direct flights between Brisbane and Palau from 21 May 2024, opening a new non-stop air route to the archipelago nation of over 300 islands in the western Pacific Ocean. The six-hour flight, operated by Nauru Airlines’ 737-700 and 737-800 aircraft, will depart Brisbane on Tuesdays at 11.30pm, arriving

Global air passenger demand rose 13.8% in March 2024 compared to the same month last year, according to data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 12.3% year-on-year, with the March load factor reaching 82.0%, a 1.0 percentage point increase compared to March 2023.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for urgent action to deepen the understanding of the formation and climate impact of aviation contrails in order to develop effective mitigation measures. In a newly released report titled “Aviation Contrails and their Climate Effect: Tackling Uncertainties and Enabling Solutions”, IATA highlights the complexity of contrail science,

Boeing has been awarded a $178 million contract by the U.S. Air Force to produce seven MH-139A helicopters and provide sustainment and training support. This order brings the total number of aircraft under contract with the Air Force to 26. Azeem Khan, MH-139 program director, said, “Building the Grey Wolf fleet and paving the way

Greek airline SKY express has strengthened its fleet by 17% and now operates 27 aircraft, maintaining the youngest fleet in Greece and one of the most environmentally friendly in Europe. The airline’s fleet consists of: 2 Airbus A321neo 10 Airbus A320neo 1 Airbus A320ceo 10 ATR 72-600 4 ATR 72-500 The Airbus fleet is powered