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Somali Airlines Set to Return After 35 Years Grounded

Somalia’s national carrier is expected to resume flights in mid‑September 2026, ending a 35‑year hiatus that began with the collapse of the central government. Ahmed Ma’allin, director of the Somali Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA), said final preparations are complete, marking Somali Airlines’ first commercial operations since 1991. Rebuilding efforts accelerate The relaunch follows several earlier […]

Travel RadarTravel RadarZoe Weyrauch-Gosling19 Aug
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UAE – GCAA certifies world’s first commercial vertiport

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and Skyports Infrastructure (Skyports) have announced that VDX, the world’s first purpose-built commercial vertiport, has received regulatory certification for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft operations. Officially registered as VDX under the GCAA certification process, the facility is the world’s first purpose-built commercial vertiport to receive regulatory certification,

HeliHubHeliHubGwen Wilson27 Jul

UAE National Aircraft Registry Surpasses 1,000 Aircraft for the First Time

The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced the registration of aircraft No. (1001) in the UAE National Aircraft Registry, marking the first time the registry has surpassed 1,000 registered aircraft. The fleets of the UAE’s national carriers comprise 554 aircraft, representing more than 55% of the total aircraft registered in the UAE National Aircraft Registry. This reflects the strength of the UAE’s air transport sector and the pivotal role played by the national carriers in connecting the country with markets around the world.

Breaking Travel NewsBreaking Travel News22 Jul

Regulator publishes report marking important progress towards hydrogen aviation in the UK

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has today published findings from its Hydrogen Challenge, alongside a new Hydrogen roadmap marking a step forward in understanding how hydrogen technologies could be safely introduced into UK aviation. The Hydrogen Challenge brought together the regulator, industry and academia to explore the potential of hydrogen powered aircraft, airport operations and supporting infrastructure, its efficiencies and risks of hydrogen and identify possible gaps in existing regulations.

Breaking Travel NewsBreaking Travel News20 Jul