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The US DOT has launched the National Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Strategy and related action plan to support the development of advanced air mobility operations. The post US issues first national strategy for advanced air mobility sector appeared first on Airport Technology.
AAR has reached a definitive agreement to purchase Aircraft Reconfig Technologies from ZIM Aircraft Cabin Solutions in an The post AAR to acquire Aircraft Reconfig Technologies appeared first on Airport Technology.
The Airport Technology Excellence Awards 2025 Winners have been announced! Download our full 50+ page report to find out more The post The 2025 Airport Technology Excellence Awards Winners Announced! appeared first on Airport Technology.
In a memo to Delta people, Delta CEO Ed Bastian announced that Glen Hauenstein, Delta’s president, will retire on Feb. 28, after a career of extraordinary leadership and service to Delta and the industry.With Hauenstein's retirement, Joe Esposito will become Delta’s new E.V.P. – Chief Commercial Officer, overseeing network planning, revenue management, sales and loyalty, Bastian said.“Glen’s vision and strategic mindset have been essential in transforming Delta into the leading global airline we
Forty-five years ago, in the midst of the Cold War, a group of young Americans donned red, white and blue hockey jerseys to face off against the Soviet Union on the ice – winning not only the match, but the Olympic gold medal and the hearts of the world. The match is forever known as the Miracle on Ice. More than four decades later, the 1980 U.S. Men’s Olympic Ho
Wisk Aero has conducted the first flight of its Generation 6 (Gen 6) autonomous electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The post Wisk concludes initial flight of Generation 6 autonomous eVTOL appeared first on Airport Technology.
DevvStream, Southern Energy Renewables (Southern), and XCF Global have signed a non-binding MoU to examine the joint development of an integrated low-carbon fuels platform. The post DevvStream and partners plan integrated platform to grow US SAF supply appeared first on Airport Technology.
On Dec. 10, Delta TechOps celebrated the holidays in a big way by presenting a record 2,123 bikes, over 3,000 new toys and a check for $50,000 from Delta to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Atlanta affiliate at a festive event at the TechOps Hangar in Atlanta. It was a record-breaking year with Delta exceeding both its bike and toy donation goals.“This event truly embodies the spirit of TechOps. It’s not just about donating funds – year after year, our teams are proud to roll up their sleeves
flydubai and AWS have announced a collaboration that will see the Dubai-based airline use the latter’s cloud and AI services to advance its digital capabilities and improve its customer journey. The post flydubai, AWS announce cloud and AI collaboration appeared first on Airport Technology.
Vaisala will supply Runway Visual Range systems to seven airports in Greece under a project to modernise the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority’s infrastructure. The post Vaisala to upgrade runway visual range systems at seven Greek airports appeared first on Airport Technology.
When you have millions of presents to make and wrap, a fast-approaching deadline, and yearly disputes between the elves, the last thing you need is more and more visitors coming to see you before the 25th of December. But for Mr & Mrs Santa Claus, this year looks like it could be their busiest ever as visitors arrive from all over the world hoping to see the man in a red coat.
Memphis has always been an airport that punched above its weight, but that all fell apart when Delta shut down the hub, and the airport has been left to pick up the pieces. Its solution has been to shrink and shrink again, demolishing much of what made it work as a hub in the first...
Searidge Technologies has announced the successful implementation of Spain's first fully operational digital control tower at Vigo Airport. The post Searidge implements digital control tower at Vigo Airport, Spain appeared first on Airport Technology.
Does Pegasus count as a European airline? This might sound like a silly question that doesn’t really matter, but it’s still fun to ponder. If there was any doubt before, that is now erased with the airline agreeing to buy Czech Airlines and Smartwings. It clearly has some very large ambitions beyond its Turkish borders....
David Neeleman launched Breeze with the promise of reinventing travel for underserved cities. Nearly five years on, the U.S. airline still hasn’t cracked annual profitability. With rising costs, powerful rivals, and a growth plan that stretches from Jamaica to California, 2026 will be a pivotal year. In this week’s feature story, we explore the factors that will determine whether Neeleman’s latest venture can finally take off.
AvGeeks traveling to, from, or transiting through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) will soon have access to a relatively rare amenity, at least in the Pacific Northwest of the United States: an observation deck. Currently expected to open to the traveling public in the second quarter of 2026, the expanded concourse will add at least 10 restaurants to the airport's offerings, several new retail outlets, some fancy new seating, and lots of artwork. The signature artwork for the new spac
Yes, this is the strangest weekly round-up I’ve ever written. If you’re looking for good airline-related content, you may just want to skip to The Air Show down below. But if you’re looking to expand your horizons, well, get ready. How RDU could land a nonstop flight to India – Business Journals Yes, this is...
American Buys Two ORD Gates from the Clearance Rack American Airlines bought two gates from Spirit at Chicago/ORD as Spirit continues to look anywhere and everywhere for cash. Unfortunately for Spirit, the $30 million will not go toward its cash bottom line, but to help prepay debtor-in-possession loans. AA, you’ll recall, lost four gates at...
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Central Asia may be the smallest aviation region globally, with 33.7 million scheduled seats in 2025, but it is leading the world in growth. Leveraging OAG’s unique historical airline capacity data set, with a 20-year view, we explore what’s behind this rapid expansion and how the competitive landscape is evolving.