Tags: Aviation

Asia Digital Engineering Celebrates Landmark Achievement of 100 C-Checks in Less Than 2.5 Years

7th December 2023

Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capital A Berhad for aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), marks a momentous achievement in conjunction with International Civil Aviation Day by successfully completing its 100th C-Check under 2.5 years, a record timeframe since inception in September 2020.  Recognised as heavy checks involving maintenance procedures for critical […]

Dronamics and Qatar Airways Cargo Sign World’s First Cargo Drone Interline Agreement

29th November 2023

Dronamics, the world’s first cargo drone airline with a license to operate in Europe, and Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s largest international cargo carrier, announced today an interline agreement. The partnership marks the first interline agreement between an international airline and a cargo drone airline.   The interline agreement allows the extension of the delivery […]

Korean Air inducts first Pratt & Whitney GTF engine

8th November 2023

From left to right: Hee Jun Kim, Deputy Head of Engine Maintenance Center and head of engine production management team, Korean Air; Kwang Eun Kim, Head of Engine Maintenance Center, Korean Air; Jong Seok (Jason) Yoo, Executive Vice President and Chief Safety & Operating Officer, Korean Air; Keehong Woo, President, Korean Air; Yogesh Farswani, Regional […]

Wizz Air Confirms Global Leadership in Sustainability with Second Consecutive CAPA Award

6th November 2023

Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing airline, has taken home the award for Global Environmental Sustainability Airline Group of the Year for the second consecutive year at the CAPA Asia Aviation Summit in Kuala Lumpur.   The CAPA Environmental Sustainability Awards for Excellence recognise airlines, airports and suppliers who put climate change at the forefront of […]

Wizz Air Wins Prestigious World Travel Award – Embracing Excellence in Customer Service and Sustainable Flying

2nd October 2023

Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and most environmentally sustainable airline globally1 is thrilled to announce its resounding victory at the esteemed 30th World Travel Awards as “Europe’s Leading Low Cost Airline 2023”. The airline has been recognized for its unwavering commitment to providing world-class customer service and pioneering sustainable aviation practices.    The World Travel […]

SkyUp to start operating flights to the USA: the airline obtained a FAR129 certificate

25th September 2023

SkyUp Airlines has received permission to operate on the territory of the United States of America with FAR129, a foreign air carrier certificate. “An important goal for the international development of the brand has been achieved. I am proud of the team, their professional approach, and their persistence in achieving results. Also, on behalf of […]

Air Astana honoured with APEX award

25th September 2023

The Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) has honoured Air Astana with a five-star rating in the major airline category, with the ceremony being held in Los Angeles on 20 September 2023. This is the ninth time that Air Astana has received an APEX award. The APEX award was based on third-party passenger reviews undertaken in […]

Wizz Air Supports EASA Initiative – News EASA Campaign About The Right Behaviour On Board

17th August 2023

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has recently initiated the “Fly Right” campaign. The project aims to promote appropriate and compliant passenger behaviour on board. Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and the world’s most environmentally sustainable airline* is among many other carriers supporting the new initiative. The most common unruly passenger occurrences consist of […]

Avolon Leases Two Airbus A330-300s to US-Bangla Airlines

27th July 2023

Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, has added US-Bangla Airlines as a new customer, with an agreement to lease the Bangladeshi carrier two Airbus A330-300 aircraft. These will be the first widebody aircraft operated by US Bangla, adding another carrier to the A330 fleet. The new deliveries will help to support US Bangla’s passenger growth […]

The Tour de France adopts Sustainable Aviation Fuel for helicopter operations

30th June 2023

Helicopters play an essential role in the live broadcasting of major sporting events. The use of SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) is a powerful lever for reducing their carbon footprint. The Tour de France and HBG group’s helicopters are a case in point. HBG is a family-owned group with various brands, including Mont Blanc Hélicoptères and […]