Aerobility expanding after opening Kent operations
UK disabled flying charity Aerobility has partnered with Lydd Aero Club in southeast Kent to provide opportunities for lessons and experience flights for people living with disabilities. The decision comes after the aviation charity is set to stage its ‘armchair airshow’ later this year. Aerobility, which has its headquarters at Blackbushe Airport in Hampshire, and which also operates a satellite operation from...
March 2024 passenger demand up 13.8% compared to last year
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights. The news comes after IATA recorded 2023 to be a ‘record breaking year of safety for global air transport’. Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), was up 13.8% compared to March 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 12.3%...
TUI opens new pilot job application portal
TUI is on the lookout for new pilots to join the airline after opening its online pilot hiring portal and the first phase of the application process. TUI is inviting non-type rated, rated, and military pilots to apply for the position. Successful candidates will then have the chance to become a Second or First Officer flying the carriers’ 737 aircraft. According to TUI: “This is a fantastic opportunity to join TUI and...
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market to pass $41 billion by 2032
The sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market size was valued at USD 1.3 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach USD 41.6 billion by 2032 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 46.9%. The focus on sustainable fuel sources for air transport is a critical response to the environmental challenges of aviation emissions. As the aviation industry grows, so does its carbon footprint, highlighting the urgent need for eco-friendly...
IATA record-breaking year of safety for global air transport
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reports 2023 to be one of the safest years for airline operations, with several parameters showing their best ever safety results. IATA confirms that there were no hull loses of fatal accidents involving passenger jet aircraft in 2023, although there was a single fatal accident in January 2023 when a Yeti Airlines ATR-72 turboprop crashed shortly after departure from Pokhara Airport...
AXIS Flight Simulations unveil ‘roll-on roll-off’ pilot training solution
AXIS Flight Simulation unveils the AX-D Flex, which is the first front-loading “roll-on roll-off” pilot simulator solution, enabling pilots to train on multiple aircraft configurations. The AX-D Flex can be configured for a variety of aircraft types from business jets to mid-size airliners. The ‘mothership’ base platform serves as the basic simulator structure, housing core motion and visual display components....
