The World of Aviation

Air Charter Service (ACS) has reported its highest-ever annual total for charitable giving, with more than $200,000 raised in 2024 through staff-led fundraising, volunteering, and donation drives across its global offices. Lloyd Robinson, the company’s director of corporate environmental and social responsibility (CESR), praised the collective effort from teams worldwide. “The worldwide team has really

Cathay has launched the 2025 edition of its flagship youth development programme, I Can Fly, unveiling a refreshed format aimed at inspiring young people in Hong Kong to explore careers in aviation while contributing to the community. The programme, which began in 2003, will this year involve around 2,000 participants aged 10 to 18 and

Operating in some of the world’s most demanding airports requires exceptional flying skill, rigorous preparation and precise execution, according to Zbigniew Mlotkowski, Director of Crew Training at European charter airline KlasJet. Pilots must be trained to handle a range of hazards, including short runways, surrounding terrain, unpredictable weather and complex procedures. Airports such as Madeira

Qatar Airways Cargo has launched a new dedicated air freight service for the semiconductor industry, introducing a specialised product called TechLift to meet the growing global demand for secure and efficient semiconductor transport. TechLift is designed for the consumer electronics, communications, satellite, automotive and AI industries. It provides customised solutions for handling integrated circuits, chipsets,

Air New Zealand and Air India have signed a new codeshare agreement and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen air connectivity between India and New Zealand. The agreement was signed at an event in Mumbai attended by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and other dignitaries. The partnership will see codeshare arrangements on 16

Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has reported stable operating performance for February 2025, with continued strength in passenger travel helping offset seasonal softness in cargo demand. Group passenger traffic rose by 0.5 per cent year-on-year, outpacing a 0.2 per cent increase in capacity. The result lifted the group’s passenger load factor to 86.5 per cent, up