The World of Aviation

The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a $16.8 million contract to enhance the software and data capabilities of the KC-46A multi-mission tanker. The upgrades, announced on 22 July 2024, aim to improve the aircraft’s mission readiness and performance envelope. The contract includes improvements to the Onboard Performance Tool software, which will allow for expedited

Airbus and Airports Council International (ACI) World have signed a cooperation agreement to tackle the aviation industry’s environmental challenges. The partnership, announced on 22 July 2024 in Farnborough, United Kingdom, aims to make significant progress in decarbonising aviation and mitigating aircraft noise impact. The alliance will focus on key areas including Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF),

Alaska Airlines has announced a significant expansion of its First Class and Premium seating options, set to roll out from September across over 200 aircraft in its mainline fleet. The airline will add 1.3 million premium seats annually by modifying its Boeing 737-800, 737-900ER and 737 MAX 9 aircraft. This follows the recent retrofit of

Emirates SkyCargo has announced an order for five additional Boeing 777 Freighter aircraft, doubling its order book to 10 of the twin-engine freighters. The deal will increase Emirates’ total Boeing widebody aircraft orders to 245, including the 10 777 Freighters. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates airline and Group,

Vietjet has reached an agreement with Laos to enhance air transport links between Vietnam and Laos, potentially creating up to 2,500 new aviation jobs. The deal was announced in Vientiane, witnessed by Vietnam’s President To Lam and Laos’ President Thongloun Sisoulith. Under the agreement, Vietjet will work with Laos’ Department of Civil Aviation to expand

Embraer is set to make a strong showing at the Farnborough International Airshow, taking place from July 22-26, as the Brazilian aerospace company kicks off celebrations for its 55th anniversary. The company will debut its new E190F freighter aircraft, marking the first public appearance of the converted E-Jet cargo plane. Francisco Gomes Neto, President and