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The Herald Scotland
23-04-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Airline unveils interior of first A380 and 'Sky Pub' ahead of debut
Global said it plans to operate a flight from Glasgow Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on Thursday, May 15, with the return leg landing in Glasgow on Monday, May 19. The airline will then operate a flight from Manchester Airport to JFK on Wednesday, May 21, before returning to Manchester on Sunday, May 25. The "special A380 flights' will be operated by Portuguese charter airline Hi Fly, which ferried the airline's superjumbo from Dresden in Germany to Beja in Portugal to allow it to undergo maintenance in January. READ MORE: Airline puts 'special' A380 flight from Scotland on sale Global Airlines to debut with A380 flight from Glasgow Ryanair announces new summer 2025 routes for Scotland Ahead of the departure from Glasgow, Global Airlines founder James Asquith took to social networking site LinkedIn to shared images and video footage of the interior of the company's first aircraft, registered as 9H-GLOBL. He wrote: "Fresh new look onboard Global Airlines. "Just to lift the lid on one of the many, many challenges and complexities in aviation, it's the cabin refurbishment side. "Supply chain issues are hurting everyone, and I think it's clear that any airline launching a new cabin is being hit with extensive delays, that is industry wide, and we faced delays on materials ourselves. "Regardless, I'm really proud of what we have done in a short space of time, and of course, this is just the start for us. Remember the first product on Virgin in the early days…it only got better and better with time." Asquith also took the opportunity to tease a new standout feature of the plane - The Global 'Sky Pub'. He added: "A fun idea that we came up with, and this is, in my opinion the best thing about the extra space that the a380 affords you. We will certainly add more as we go, but for anyone that is familiar with Major Mods on an aircraft, you're looking at many years to certify bigger social spaces and bars, so we will develop our social spaces even more when we have more aircraft in the sky…it's all bit by bit progression." "To do more would mean a multi-year wait, and we can't wait to get flying, but I couldn't be happier with our Global Traveller (economy) cabin." Founded by Asquith in 2021, Global Airlines aims to begin regular operations from London to New York City and Los Angeles, using a fleet of four Airbus A380s - the world's largest passenger airliner. Global Airlines aims to begin regular operations from London to New York City and Los Angeles, using a fleet of four Airbus A380s. (Image: Global Airlines) The airline's mission is to take passengers back to the "Golden Age of Travel, reinvigorating the onboard experience with elevated service and products across all three cabins: First, Business and Global Traveller". Global took full ownership of its first A380, formerly operated by China Southern Airlines, in February 2024. Prior to that, the superjumbo was withdrawn from use and ferried to Mojave Air & Space Port in California in late 2022. In May 2024, Global Airlines debuted its first A380 in Scotland after it arrived at Glasgow Prestwick Airport from Mojave via Montreal. The arrival at Prestwick, which drew a large crowd of aviation enthusiasts, marked the first time an Airbus A380 has landed at the nationalised airport. The flight also garnered significant interest online, with thousands tracking its journey on flight tracking site Flightradar24. While at Prestwick, the aircraft underwent a livery overhaul, with Airbourne Colours - Europe's only privately-owned aircraft painting specialists in commercial and corporate aircraft painting, repainting and refinishing - completing the initial phase of the new livery identity. The A380 then departed Prestwick for Dresden in October last year to undergo heavy maintenance - including mandatory inspections and component replacements - at Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH, a joint venture between Airbus and ST Engineering.
Zawya
20-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
VDC Research highlights Kaspersky in the OT cybersecurity market
Kaspersky has been acknowledged by VDC Research as a company that has managed to establish a significant position in the burgeoning Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity market. This recognition underscores Kaspersky's commitment to providing robust security solutions tailored for industrial environments. VDC Research is a leading market research and consulting firm specializing in providing insights and analysis across various technology segments. The firm helps businesses and industry stakeholders make informed decisions by delivering high-quality data, market forecasts and strategic assessments of emerging technologies and trends. Through its in-depth reports, VDC Research enables clients to understand market dynamics, identify growth opportunities and develop effective strategies in an increasingly competitive landscape. According to its latest report 'The Global Market for OT Cybersecurity Software & Services', Kaspersky has successfully leveraged its extensive experience and robust reputation to establish a significant presence in the OT cybersecurity market. Analysts stated that the company has achieved success in key regions including China, Russia and various parts of Europe and Asia, allowing it to carve out a considerable niche despite the limitations imposed on its North American operations. The report highlights Kaspersky's comprehensive portfolio for the corporate segment and specialized OT solutions as vital competitive advantages that position the company favorably in scenarios where cybersecurity leaders seek a unified approach across their organizational landscape. 'We are proud to be recognized by VDC Research for our strong position in the OT cybersecurity market. Our focus on developing innovative solutions that address current market demands remains steadfast, and our efforts to enhance transparency reassure our clients about the integrity of our operations," stated Andrey Strelkov, Head of Industrial Cybersecurity Product line at Kaspersky. For OT customers, Kaspersky offers a distinctive ecosystem that seamlessly integrates dedicated OT-grade technologies, expert knowledge and invaluable expertise. Kaspersky Industrial Cybersecurity (KICS), a native XDR platform for critical infrastructure, serves as the foundational core for this OT ecosystem and includes two solutions: KICS for Networks, which focuses on network traffic analysis, detection and responsive actions, and KICS for Nodes, which provides endpoint protection, as well as detection and response capabilities. These comprehensive solutions integrate traditional IT security measures with purpose-built industrial security technologies. VDC Research has also emphasized Kaspersky's efforts and achievements in transparency, an ongoing initiative that aims at building trust in company's products, internal processes and business operations. In particular, agency analysts highlighted the opening of a new Transparency Center in Istanbul, Turkiye in 2024, which joined a global network of Transparency Centers for customers, partners and regulators to review Kaspersky's source code and secure development lifecycle processes. About VDC Research Founded in 1971, VDC Research provides in-depth insights to technology vendors, end users and investors across the globe. As a market research and consulting firm, VDC's coverage of AutoID, enterprise mobility, industrial automation and loT and embedded technologies is among the most advanced in the industry, helping its clients make critical decisions with confidence. Offering syndicated reports and custom consultation, its methodologies consistently provide accurate forecasts and unmatched thought leadership for deeply technical markets. Located in Southborough, Massachusetts, VDC prides itself on its close personal relationships with clients, delivering an attention to detail and a unique perspective that is second to none. About Kaspersky Kaspersky is a global cybersecurity and digital privacy company founded in 1997. With over a billion devices protected to date from emerging cyberthreats and targeted attacks, Kaspersky's deep threat intelligence and security expertise is constantly transforming into innovative solutions and services to protect businesses, critical infrastructure, governments and consumers around the globe. The company's comprehensive security portfolio includes leading endpoint protection, specialized security products and services, as well as Cyber Immune solutions to fight sophisticated and evolving digital threats. We help over 200,000 corporate clients protect what matters most to them.
