The World of Aviation

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

United Airlines will sponsor Ballet International Gala’s production of The Nutcracker across Australia and New Zealand during the 2024 holiday season. The partnership marks United’s second year as principal airline partner for the ballet company. Performances will be staged in nine cities including Perth, Auckland, Hobart, and Melbourne between October and December. United Airlines Regional

Emirates SkyCargo has ordered five additional Boeing 777 freighters to expand its cargo fleet, marking its second order for the aircraft type this year. The deal will nearly double Emirates’ dedicated freighter fleet to 21 aircraft in the coming years. Emirates Airline and Group Chairman and CEO Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum said the

Textron Aviation has announced three new Cessna Citation light jets featuring advanced safety technology and upgraded avionics. The Citation M2 Gen3, CJ3 Gen3 and CJ4 Gen3 will include Garmin Emergency Autoland technology across all models. Textron Aviation President and CEO Ron Draper said the aircraft would carry on the Citation legacy while introducing new capabilities.

Delta Air Lines will roll out a comprehensive cabin interior redesign across its fleet, starting with a Boeing 757 aircraft later this year. The refresh comes as the airline approaches its 100-year anniversary and includes new seating, enhanced lighting and updated brand elements. Delta’s Vice President of Customer Experience Design, Mauricio Parise, said the changes

Global aerospace manufacturer Embraer has posted a 33 per cent increase in aircraft deliveries for the third quarter of 2024, driven by strong growth across its commercial and executive jet divisions. The Brazilian company delivered 57 aircraft in the quarter compared to 43 in the same period last year, while its order backlog reached a