News

Northeast Airports

Philadelphia airports receive rescue plan funding

26th August 2021

Grants have are to be awarded to Philadelphia International and Northeast airports

Airport Funding

FAA provides $85m in funding to Alaskan Airports

26th August 2021

The grants are set to be invested in safety structures and sustainability at the hubs

Airbus

South African Airways announces its return to the skies

26th August 2021

It will be the first time the carrier has flown regular passenger services since September 2020

Australia

Qantas outlines international restart strategy

26th August 2021

A gradual resumption is being planned around the Australian Cabinet’s phased reopening of international borders by December

Dubai Airports

Dubai Airports launches first ‘Youth Council’

26th August 2021

Those chosen for the new committee are hoped to grow into positions of leadership in the future

Denver International

Denver passes annual operations inspection

26th August 2021

Denver International Airport passed the examination with no discrepancies

F-15 Eagle

493rd FS deploys to RAF Leeming for Agile Liberty 21-2

26th August 2021

The USAF’s 493rd Fighter Squadron ‘The Grim Reapers’ – a component of the 48th Fighter Wing – has deployed to RAF Leeming in North Yorkshire to participate in Exercise Agile Liberty 21-2

Leap Aerospace

Leap Aerospace to connect the world faster

26th August 2021

A new era of aerospace is appearing on the horizon under the term “LEAP”

ANSP

NATS declares emissions lows and charitable giving highs

26th August 2021

NATS has accelerated its estate net zero targets from 2050 to 2035, highlighted in its annual Responsible Business Report

Exercise

Finland prepares to host Arctic Fighter Meet 21

26th August 2021

The Finnish Air Force’s Lapland Air Command is preparing to host the Arctic Fighter Meet 21 live air exercise at Rovaniemi Air Base from August 30 to September 3

Asobo Studio

Microsoft Flight Simulator Announces Major Updates at gamescom

26th August 2021

During the gamescom 2021 Xbox Stream, Asobo announced several updates coming to Microsoft Flight Simulator over the next few months to PC and Xbox Series X|S.

Boeing

Qatar's first F-15QA officially rolled out

25th August 2021

A formal roll-out ceremony for the Qatar Emiri Air Force's first F-15QA was held at Boeing’s facility in St Louis, Missouri, on August 25

Baghdad

Menzies and MASIL launch Baghdad passenger services

25th August 2021

Global aviation logistics firm Menzies has expanded its partnership with Iraqi Airways (MASIL) to provide passenger services at Baghdad International Airport