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Etihad Cargo enhances charter operations through Awery Aviation Software collaboration
Etihad Cargo, a division of Etihad Airways focused on cargo and logistics, has recently partnered with Awery Aviation Software in a bid to optimise its charter service operations amid a surge in e-commerce-driven demand. This partnership, announced against the backdrop of a 35 percent increase in charter requests and a 23 percent rise in conducted
Read morePassengers select the world’s top airports for customer experience in 2024
The Airports Council International (ACI) World, in collaboration with Amadeus, a leading travel technology company, today unveiled the winners of the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards, highlighting the best airports worldwide for customer experience as rated by passengers. The ASQ program is internationally recognized for its comprehensive, scientific approach to measuring and benchmarking airport customer
Read moreStratolaunch successfully flies its first hypersonic test vehicle
Stratolaunch, a leading innovator in aerospace technology, has marked a significant achievement with the successful powered flight of its Talon-A test vehicle, TA-1, on March 9, 2024. This event represents a major step forward in the United States’ efforts to develop the first privately funded, reusable hypersonic test capability. The flight test of TA-1 was
Read moreAkureyri International Airport unveils new terminal for global travellers
The gateway to Iceland’s scenic north, Akureyri International Airport, has marked a significant milestone in its expansion efforts. A new terminal dedicated to international flights was inaugurated in late February, offering the first arriving passengers from Voigt Travel and Transavia an enhanced travel experience. This improvement is part of an ongoing project to expand and
Read moreAirbus’s EarthCARE satellite embarks on journey to launch site in California
/In a significant step forward for climate monitoring, the EarthCARE (Earth Clouds, Aerosols and Radiation Explorer) satellite has departed from Munich, Germany, en route to its launch site in Vandenberg, California. Scheduled for a May launch aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, this satellite represents a pivotal advancement in the European Space Agency’s (ESA) FutureEO program.
Read moreVietnam Airlines marks 30 years of direct flights to Australia
On 5 March, Vietnam Airlines commemorated its 30th anniversary of direct flights between Vietnam and Australia, an event that coincided with the official visit of Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and a high-level delegation to Australia. The occasion was also marked by welcoming the airline’s 6 millionth passenger on this route. The airline, which
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