Day`s summary for 29 Aug 2026

Emirates to elevate travel on routes to Mauritius, with the introduction of Premium Economy from 1 September

Emirates will introduce its highly-acclaimed Premium Economy cabin on two of its three daily flights between Mauritius and Dubai from 1 September 2026, providing Mauritian travellers with a new level of comfort and greater choice when travelling to Dubai and onwards across the airline’s global network. Premium Economy will be available on flights EK703/704, operated by Emirates’ iconic...

Garmin SmartCharts now available in Canada and Mexico

Garmin announced the expansion of SmartCharts for Garmin Pilot Premium users in Canada and Mexico on both web and Apple mobile platforms. The dynamic aviation charting solution provides pilots a simplified and intuitive experience by producing clear and relevant data to depict a chart tailored for their specific flight operation.Originally announced in May 2025, SmartCharts is designed t...

EHang EH216-S completed first public flight in Hong Kong, advancing "Regulatory Sandbox X" project with HKSAR government

EHang EH216-S, a pilotless human-carrying eVTOL aircraft successfully completed its first public flight at Hong Kong Cyberport. The flight marked the first public demonstration since the first phase of validation flights began in mid-August under the HKSAR Government’s Low-Altitude Economy “Regulatory Sandbox X” Trial Project. It also represents a significant milestone in th...