US FAA approves United's first Starlink-equipped aircraft | The US aviation sector regulator, the FAA, has approved its first Starlink-equipped aircraft type and that the first commercial flight is planned for May, less than eight months after the deal...
Passenger Demand Growth Slows Slightly in February | The International Air Transport Association's (IATA) data for February 2025 show that global passenger demand slowed marginally in February.
Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 2.6% compared to...
Musk’s AI firm acquires X for $33 billion | Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence firm, xAI, has acquired the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, for $33 billion in an all-stock transaction that further consolidates Musk’s control over...
Ethiopian Airlines to roll out Africa’s first Air Taxi network | Ethiopian Airlines and Archer Aviation are set to deploy an all-electric air taxi network in the East Africa region, utilising Archer’s Midnight aircraft.
The companies will collaborate to...
Ethiopian and Archer to Launch Electric Air Taxis in East Africa | Ethiopian Airlines and Archer Aviation are set to deploy an all-electric air taxi network in Ethiopia, utilising Archer’s Midnight aircraft.
The companies will collaborate to establish an...
Airlines are pouring millions into AI | Airline IT investment is at its highest level since 2019, with spending on AI and automation surging.
British Airways (BA) alone has committed £100 million to such initiatives. The global AI market...
Parliament abolishes E-Levy, returns GH¢2 billion to Ghanaians | The Parliament on Wednesday officially approved the Electronic Transfer Levy Repeal Bill 2025, effectively abolishing the E-Levy.
The Electronic Transfer Levy also known as E-levy, introduced in 2022, imposed a 1...
Feature: A World Turned Inside Out | By Stephen S. Roach | The world’s major growth engines are about to run in reverse. The policies and uncertainties of US President Donald Trump’s second administration have hit a sluggish global economy with...
Brussels Airlines unveils "Atomium": the newest Belgian Icon | Brussels Airlines has introduced its newest Belgian Icon dedicated to the renowned landmark.
After a contest launched in August last year, the winning design of architect Thomas Faes (Faes...
Boeing 737 Max Crashes: Judge orders a June trial | A federal judge in Texas has set a June trial date for the U.S. government’s years-old conspiracy case against Boeing for misleading regulators about the 737 Max jetliner before two of...
