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Airbus has developed a flexible new concept that would enable a wheelchair user to remain in their own chair onboard aircraft, whilst also providing seating for their flying companions. The so-called Multi Purpose Compartment, which facilitates a wheelchair tie-down, is still very much in the concept phase, but Airbus is soliciting feedback from airlines, Airbus […]

Space sustainability is attracting far more attention than in previous decades. “Historically, just getting people to think about it has been a problem,” said Marlon Sorge, executive director of the Aerospace Corp. Center for Orbital and Reentry Debris Studies. “As challenging as it is keeping track of what everybody’s doing now, at least they’re doing

    The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and the AviAssist Foundation (AviAssist) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on enhancement of African aviation safety at the sidelines of the World Aviation Festival in Amsterdam on 09 October 2024. The MoU was signed by Mr. Abderahmane Berthé – AFRAA Secretary General and Mr. Christopher McGregor – ATR

Volotea A319 at Lille airport Volotea, Europe’s fastest-growing independent airline, continues to strengthen its presence at Lille-Lesquin Airport. The airline has announced the addition of a new route to Patras-Araxos, Greece, starting on April 9, 2025. This route will offer Lillois travellers direct flights once a week on Wednesdays, providing them with opportunities to enjoy

In his role as VCCB CEO, seasoned industry stalwart Paul Yon is eager to lead a privately-owned, entrepreneurial business that dares to innovate. With an impressive career in credit risk within the retail, banking and credit bureau sectors, Yon is passionate about taking on the challenge of truly differentiating VCCB in a market where credit

More attention should be given to how remittances can help African countries withstand and adapt to climate change. The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference – COP29 – in Baku, Azerbaijan, has been called the ‘Finance COP’. Headlines throughout the summit, which ends on 22 November, will likely be dominated by announcements about the New

BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, Nov 13 (Reuters) – Lebanon is awaiting concrete ceasefire proposals, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri was quoted as saying on Wednesday, after a senior U.S. official said he saw “a shot” at a truce soon in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The Israeli military struck the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of Beirut for a second