Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, Embraer, registered a US$29.7 billion order backlog in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25), which is the highest value of backlog ever recorded by the company. Embraer also delivered 30% more aircraft than in 2Q24, and over more than in 1Q25
A consortium led by Air Arabia, Nesma Group and KUN Holding has won a GACA bid to establish a new national low-cost carrier in Saudi Arabia. The plan is for the airline to operate 24 domestic and 57 international destinations with 45 aircraft by 2030
SES has announced that its acquisition of Intelsat (also a global satellite operator) has been completed. The acquisition creates a combined satellite services provider with a fleet of 120 GEO+MEO satellites and access to LEO constellations, providing multi-band connectivity across two orbits for sectors including aviation
Emirates has opened a new check-in area at Dubai International (DXB), to offer a more luxurious and exclusive airport experience for its First Class customers. The check-in area, named ‘Emirates First’, has been upgraded with a private seating area, offering a comfortable and exclusive check in process at Terminal 3
Aircraft boarding ramp manufacturer, Aviramp, is backing the recommendations set out in a new UK Government report calling for urgent improvements to aviation accessibility for disabled passengers
George Galanopoulos, CEO of Luxaviation UK, shares the ‘dos and don’ts’ of private jet interiors, offering expert advice on balancing personal taste with long-term value and market appeal
Samson Arega Bekele, group vice president customer experience at Ethiopian Airlines, has been appointed to the APEX Board of Directors following a unanimous vote
Sophie Morgan responds to the Department for Transport [DfT] and Aviation Accessibility Task and Finish Group report. Sophie is a broadcaster, author and disability advocate, and a founder of the impactful Rights on Flights campaign
The Aviation Accessibility Task & Finish Group in the UK has developed a set of recommendations that airlines, airports and aviation regulators could adopt to make air travel safer and more accessible for disabled people
Encore, a distributor of inflight entertainment (IFE) content, has partnered with Moon-Keys International Content to add multilingual children’s animation series to its catalogue
