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Egyptair has announced the expansion of its network by operating 3 weekly Direct (Non-stop) Flights to Washington’s Dulles international airport with its modern Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The new operation will start from the 3rd of June 2019 and is scheduled to depart from Cairo three times a week. Egyptair is a Star Alliance Member and one of the big fives …
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has announced that renovation works will be carried out on the runway of the the Kisumu International Airport. The Authority states: “Kenya Airports Authority will be carrying out civil works on the runway at Kisumu International Airport to improve the aircraft operations infrastructure to better serve our customers.” According to the Authority, the civil works …
Airbus has begun shore-to-ship trials in Singapore with its Skyways parcel delivery drone. This marks the first time drone technology has been deployed in real port conditions to deliver a variety of small, time-critical maritime essentials to working vessels at anchorage. The maiden shore-to-ship delivery flight was made to the Swire Pacific Offshore’s Anchor Handling Tug Supply vessel “M/V Pacific …
Air Tanzania has joined the growing list of carriers that have chosen to implement Maureva’s, ALEXIS – Flight Scheduling & Crew management Solution, to improve daily operations, enable better decision-making, enhance aircraft as well as crew utilization and better manage disruptions. By implementing ALEXIS to replace legacy manual processes, the solution’s powerful combination of controls and advanced features will streamline …
Air Seychelles has announced that it will increase its services between Seychelles and Mumbai to six flights per week starting from 12 May, 2019. The new frequency to be operated on Sundays by the airline’s Airbus A320 aircraft will provide better network access to both business and leisure passengers travelling to Mumbai or the Seychelles and beyond. Charles Johnson, Chief …
The Airbus Foundation and Air Senegal have organized their first goodwill flight to transport medical equipment, toys, clothes for kids and adults as well as books on board the airline’s newest A330neo. The aircraft took off from Toulouse airport carrying 13 tonnes of goods donated by Aviation Sans Frontières, L’Institut Universitaire du Cancer-Toulouse Oncopole and La Chaîne de l’Espoir, to …
Effective immediately, Danny Di Perna is appointed President, Bombardier Transportation. Danny will replace Laurent Troger who has informed the company of his intention to resign and pursue opportunities outside the company. Danny, who joined Bombardier in 2018 and most recently led Bombardier’s Aerostructures and Engineering Services (BAES) segment, brings more than 30 years of industrial experience to this new role. …
Lufthansa Group has signed an order for 20 additional A350-900 wide-body aircraft, following a decision by the company’s supervisory board. This latest agreement brings Lufthansa Group’s total orders for the A350 XWB to 45 with 12 aircraft already in operation around the world. “The A350 meets all our expectations. The aircraft is extremely reliable and the feedback from our passengers …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a new industry certification—the Center for Excellence for Perishable Logistics (CEIV Fresh)—to improve the handling and the transport by air of perishable products. Mr. Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO, says: “Perishable goods is a growing market for air cargo. Ensuring that these delicate and short shelf-life products reach the …
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) expresses its deep condolences upon the loss of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends of the victims of this tragic accident,” remarks Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, UN agency’s Council President. “Any accident or incident resulting in loss of life is always of great concern to …
