#aviation-industry

#aviation-industry

Wichita successfully hosted the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, marking a significant moment in its quest for national recognition.

Lufthansa Group is set to hire 10,000 staff by 2025, focusing on key operational roles despite ongoing labor disputes.

AirBaltic plans to be the first airline back to Ukraine after the war ends, signaling optimism for the future.

Atos has deployed the first multi-region public cloud for Eurocontrol to host essential air traffic management applications, enhancing IT infrastructure resilience.

Vertical secures $50 million from Mudrick Capital, reducing debt and gaining equity to continue developing eVTOL aircraft.

Middle East Airlines has become a symbol of national pride and resilience for Lebanon during the ongoing conflict.

The 2023 air traffic control failure in the UK caused massive disruption and highlighted significant systemic issues within NATS.

Skiplagging can significantly reduce airfare costs for travelers who navigate flight pricing intricacies effectively.

Skyborne is poised to meet the growing demand for pilots amid a projected global shortage due to pandemic-induced layoffs and retirements.

Mr. McLoughlin transformed Dubai Duty Free into a $2 billion business and shaped Dubai's retail landscape over 40 years.

United Airlines is raising the requirements for its Premier program, making it harder to achieve elite status in 2025.

The F-35 is the world's most advanced military aircraft, combining high capability with economic significance despite high operational costs.

L&D is essential for skill development in the aviation industry, driving workforce efficiency and supporting sustainability initiatives.

The U.S. military is ordering over 3,900 aircraft to enhance its combat capabilities and logistics support.

Air Astana's new Almaty-London route will be over nine hours long, non-stop, enhancing passenger comfort with unique lie-flat seats on a narrowbody aircraft.

Total Linhas Aereas is in talks to purchase up to four Comac C919 jets, indicating Comac's potential entry into the Western airline market.

Southwest Airlines is moving away from its open seating model, citing operational improvements and evolving customer demands.

Western aircraft tyre imports to Russia exceeded $30 million, circumventing sanctions post-Ukraine invasion.

Cyberattacks continue to disrupt critical infrastructure, affecting airlines and airports and highlighting vulnerabilities.

The targeting of critical infrastructure by cybercriminals is increasing despite law enforcement efforts.

Boeing 737 Max can be converted into a luxury business jet for around $110 million.

The aviation industry faces challenges like labor shortages, parts bottlenecks, jet delivery delays, and slow progress in decarbonization. Different approaches, like U.S. subsidies for sustainable aviation fuel, highlight global differences.

Emirates Group reported record annual profits of $5.1 billion, surpassing last year's $3 billion profit and recovering from COVID-19 losses.

Air travel is a significant source of pollution, with potential for ethanol to contribute to more sustainable jet fuel production.