Korean Air, in collaboration with several key partners, has successfully completed the world’s first comprehensive urban air mobility (UAM) operations demonstration, marking a significant milestone in the first phase of the Korean Urban Air Mobility (K-UAM) Grand Challenge. The five-week demonstration, conducted from March 11 at Goheung Aviation Test Center in South Jeolla Province, involved ..read more

Etihad Airways has announced that it will commence flying its A380 double-decker aircraft on the Abu Dhabi to Paris Charles de Gaulle route from 1 November, 2024. Paris will become the third major city to experience Etihad’s A380 service, joining London and New York. Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, said, “As a ..read more

China Eastern Airlines has become the first carrier in mainland China to sign an agreement with travel technology leader Amadeus for international NDC (New Distribution Capability) distribution. The partnership aims to provide travel sellers worldwide with access to the airline’s richer, customizable content and ancillary products. Javier Laforgue, Executive Vice President, Travel Unit & Managing ..read more

ACI World has announced that Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) in Thailand has become the 100th airport to achieve accreditation in the ACI World Customer Experience Accreditation Program. This milestone highlights the global commitment of airports to enhancing the passenger experience. The accreditation program, delivered in partnership with travel technology company Amadeus ..read more

British Airways has resumed its daily flight service from London Heathrow to Abu Dhabi after a four-year pause, with the first flight touching down at Zayed International Airport on Sunday, 21 April 2024. The inaugural flight, BA073, departed London Heathrow on Saturday, 20 April at 22:25 and arrived on time in Abu Dhabi at 08:30 ..read more

AURA AERO, a pioneer in low-carbon aviation, has announced that Norges Luftsportforbund, the Norwegian air sports federation, has become the first Norwegian customer for its electric two-seater aircraft, INTEGRAL E. The agreement was signed at AERO Friedrichshafen 2024, with the federation set to operate the electric aircraft for towing gliders at its national gliding center ..read more

Air New Zealand has announced updates to its summer schedule, including the return of two seasonal routes, increased capacity on key Asian destinations, and an extended pause on its Chicago service due to ongoing engine challenges. The airline will resume direct flights from Auckland to Hobart and Seoul in October 2024, operating three weekly services ..read more

Amadeus, a leading technology provider for the travel industry, has been selected by British Airways as its technology partner to deliver the airline’s Offer and Order strategic goals. The partnership will see the two companies collaborate on the design of Amadeus Nevio, a new portfolio of modular solutions built on open and AI technology, to ..read more

SITA, a leading technology company in the air transport industry, has unveiled its latest innovation in airport management, the SITA Airport Operations Total Optimizer, at the Passenger Terminal Expo 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany. The new AI-powered platform aims to optimize airport functions holistically, addressing the challenges faced by airports in achieving Total Airport Management. The ..read more

Delta Airlines, a major global airline and one of Munich Airport’s earliest customers, has introduced a new service from Munich to John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) in New York. The flights operate three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, complementing Delta’s existing connections from Munich to Atlanta and Detroit. The addition of the ..read more