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By Thomas Reynaert, IATA Senior Vice President, External Affairs Imagine running a business where you sell your products in certain markets but access to your revenue was not guaranteed. Would you keep operating there? For many airlines, this isn’t hypothetical – it’s a reality. Despite selling tickets and providing services, millions of dollars in airline revenue remain trapped in countries …
The former Seychelles Minister and Head of the Saint Ange Consultancy, Mr. Alain St. Ange has “urged industry professionals to embrace AI as a fundamental tool for progress and connection.” Speaking at the International AI Excellence & Diplomacy Summit held in the House of Lords, tourism leader, Mr. St. Ange delivered a compelling keynote address on “the transformative power of …
Aircraft manufacturer, Airbus has confirmed that Delta Air Lines has “placed a firm order for 31 latest generation aircraft including 16 A330-900s and 15 A350-900s.” The aircraft manufacturer says “once delivered, Delta’s widebody fleet will have grown to 55 A330neo and 79 A350s.” Chief Executive Officer, Delta Air Lines, Ed Bastian said: “As we grow our international footprint and prepare our …
MRO solutions provider FL Technics has opened “a new EAMS warehouse in Dubai, strengthening its component support capabilities across the Middle East and Africa.” Strategically located in one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets, FL Technics says “the new facility will enable faster delivery of critical aircraft components to regional customers, reducing lead times and improving operational reliability.” Head of …
Result Exceeded Wall Street Expectations US airline, United Airlines has announced its “fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results that exceeded Wall Street expectations and were within guidance. The airline’s diluted earnings per share of $10.20 and adjusted diluted earnings per share of $10.62 for 2025 rose versus 2024.” United Airlines says it delivered “full-year pre-tax earnings of $4.3 billion, with a pre-tax margin …
ACMI and Charter Broker, Zela Aviation has celebrated “its 20th anniversary—marking two decades of continuous growth, strategic expansion, and a strong international presence, particularly within the ACMI sector.” According to the ACMI Broker “what began in 2006 has evolved into a respected air charter broker trusted by airlines across multiple continents. From Africa and Asia to Europe, Zela Aviation continues …
The Boeing Company has released report of its fourth quarter deliveries for 2025 and according to the report, the aircraft manufacturer had a total of “160 commercial aircraft” delivered in Q4 2025 and a total of “600 commercial aircraft” delivered in the full year 2025. The report highlighted deliveries for the various aircraft types: Major Programs 4th Quarter 2025 Full …
Completes Starlink rollout of Airbus A350 within eight months Middle East Carrier, Qatar Airways, has “become the first carrier globally to enable Boeing 787-8 with Starlink.” The airline says it has also “equipped its entire Airbus A350 fleet within record-breaking eight months in December 2025.” Qatar Airways confirms that to date, “it is operating three Dreamliners with the fastest Wi-Fi …
Aircraft manufacturer, Boeing has announced that U.S carrier, Delta Air Lines has “placed its first direct order for up to 60 787 Dreamliners to support long-haul international growth and renew the airline’s widebody fleet. Delta’s purchase of 30 787-10 jets – with opportunity for up to 30 more of the largest 787 variant – will enable the airline’s expansion and …
The Director General/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike has “inaugurated the NiMet Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research and Integration Team as part of the Agency’s drive to strengthen innovation, digital transformation, and service delivery in meteorological and climate services.” According to the Agency, “The inauguration underscores NiMet’s commitment to complement decades of physics-based forecasting with emerging AI-driven …
