The World of Aviation

New footage has emerged of the world’s largest cargo plane, An-225, landing at Athens International Airport on Wednesday, May 13.

Amidst a host of firsts for the aviation industry, the COVID-19 outbreak has seen Etihad Airways operate the first direct commercial flight from the UAE to Israel. A twin-jet Boeing 787-9 departed Abu Dhabi on 19 May bound for Tel Aviv, carrying humanitarian aid and medical supplies destined for Palestinian communities in the West Bank

Doha’s Hamad International Airport (HIA) is introducing new technologies in an effort to increase the safety of its travellers. From 19 May, the airport is investing in robotics and special helmets to help keep passengers safe and prepare for a post-COVID era. The futuristic looking measures include new Smart Screening Helmets which allow staff wearing

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed details of its proposed temporary layered approach to biosecurity for restarting passenger flights amid the COVID-19 crisis. The Association also announced a commitment by the airline CEOs on its Board of Governors to five principles for reconnecting the world by air transport. IATA has published Biosecurity for

EasyJet has admitted that approximately nine million customers have been affected by a “highly sophisticated cyber attack.” It said email addresses and travel details had been stolen and that 2,208 customers had also had their credit card details “accessed”. The airline has said it will contact the affected customers directly within the next few days

Airports Council International (ACI) World has posted preliminary world airport traffic rankings covering passenger volume, cargo volumes, and aircraft movements for 2019. The data also provides a limited glimpse into the first-quarter of 2020, showcasing the dramatic impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. Across last year, total passenger traffic was up 1.7 per cent across the