2+ hour, 52+ min ago   (288+ words) Dubai International Airport recorded 4.35 million international seats in July 2026, leading global aviation connectivity and passenger numbers. Recent aviation tracking metrics indicate that Dubai International Airport capacity surpassed all other global gateways to lead scheduled international passenger operations in July 2026. The…...

11+ hour, 14+ min ago   (788+ words) GENEVA — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Board of Directors has appointed World Economic Forum executive Saadia Zahidi as its next director general, choosing a leader from outside airline management as the industry confronts financial, operational, environmental, and geopolitical pressure....

9+ hour, 20+ min ago   (387+ words) The fleet comprises a 5-seater Bell 505 for patient transportation and two Robinson R66 helicopters for passenger services, according to Air Commodore (retd) Md Mamunur Rashid, chief executive officer of Akij Aviation. Rather than operating on fixed routes, the company will provide…...

17+ hour, 38+ min ago   (381+ words) KARACHI: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the appointment of Swiss Pakistani Saadia Zahidi to the position of its director-general by IATA’s Board of Directors, the global aviation body said this week. The IATA, which represents over 370 airlines…...

22+ hour, 35+ min ago   (347+ words) The Next Challenge: From Networks to Operations Building networks is necessary, but networks alone do not create sustainable mobility systems. Demand, vertiports, premium service models, and government coordination can establish the foundation for Advanced Air Mobility, but the long-term success…...

13+ hour, 53+ min ago   (438+ words) Noteworthy information from the Philippines and the rest of the world. Under the terms of the Request for Proposals (RFP), Petron will hold the exclusive rights to design, build, operate, and maintain the on-airport fuel depot in BPIA. The partnership…...

17+ hour, 16+ min ago   (194+ words) Saturday July 25, 2026 Akij Aviation Limited, a concern of Akij Group, has entered the aviation business by launching commercial helicopter services for corporate and business travel, tourism, industrial operations, private journeys and medical transport. The company said the service would offer…...

14+ hour, 17+ min ago   (235+ words) Saturday 25th July 2026 A £7.3 million government funding package has been awarded to eight pioneering British companies to accelerate the development of hydrogen-powered aircraft and electric aviation, bringing the UK a step closer to a future of zero-emission flight. Momentum behind the…...

15+ hour, 47+ min ago   (441+ words) International seat capacity jumps 18% year on year, cementing Dubai's aviation lead Dubai International Airport has topped global rankings for scheduled international seat capacity in July 2026, reinforcing its position at the centre of long-haul travel demand as traffic continues to recover…...

11+ hour, 57+ min ago   (591+ words) Thomas Flohr's Vista Global has converted an eighth Global 7500 into a Global 8000, adding range as Africa to Asia flying surges. Vista Global, the Dubai-based private aviation group controlled by Swiss billionaire Thomas Flohr, has taken its eighth Bombardier Global 8000 into…...