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Oct 16, 2024
Austrian Airlines is trialing the use of hydrogen to power aircraft during maintenance work.
Oct 10, 2024
Business jets can create long-lasting contrails, but their altitude capability offers a solution.
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Nov 01, 2024
ACMI specialist German Airways intends to buy Embraer 190s in future, rather than leasing them, as at present.
Oct 28, 2024
Nigeria is pledging to enhance the viability of the country’s airports, while simultaneously embarking on a review of its airport master plan.
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Oct 30, 2024
A new Eurocontrol Think Paper analyzes the feasibility of long-haul flights relying on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and decarbonizing.
Oct 28, 2024
Over 50 companies have joined forces to get electrofuel (e-SAF) production up and running during a critical time window during the next two years.
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Aircraft & Propulsion
Nov 01, 2024
Airliner manufacturers are “lacking resources and quality control” according to Emirates' COO, who complains that quality standards have declined.
Nov 01, 2024
ATR operator Afrijet, which is rebranding to become FlyGabon, is set to add its first wet-leased A320 ahead of operating its own narrowbody jets in future.
Nov 01, 2024
Boeing and the International Association of Machinists (IAM) have reached a new tentative agreement that will be presented for a vote Nov. 4.
Oct 31, 2024
Royal Jordanian is pressing ahead with both route and fleet expansion plans despite the turmoil in the region around it, according to CEO Samer Majali.
Oct 31, 2024
Comac has signed agreements with the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) and MRO provider HAECO to support the operation of the C919 narrowbody in Hong Kong.
Interiors & Connectivity
Oct 30, 2024
Finnair says it has completed the refurbishment of its first Embraer E190 cabin under its latest interiors renewal program.
Oct 23, 2024
Qatar Airways has expressed confidence it will complete its ambitious modification work with internet provider Starlink.
Oct 17, 2024
Cathay Pacific has unveiled its new Aria business-class product that will be installed as part of its Boeing 777-300ER retrofit program.
Oct 15, 2024
Air New Zealand launched a retrofit program for its Boeing 787-9s, including the installation of a new business class product and a seat reconfiguration.
Oct 10, 2024
For LCCs, investing in payments fuels performance.
Airports & Routes
Nov 01, 2024
KLM has raised strong concerns over Amsterdam Schiphol Airport’s decision to increase its airline charges by 41% in 2025, calling it “unreasonable and unwise.”
Nov 01, 2024
Berlin's aviation taxes, combined with ambitious SAF regulations and competition from Chinese carriers, has engendered fear among airline employees in Germany.
Nov 01, 2024
Routes being launched by Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines and AirAsia X are among the more eye-catching services starting in November.
Nov 01, 2024
Southwest Airlines has unveiled 13 more redeye routes for 2025, with the carrier implementing overnight flights for the first time next year.
Nov 01, 2024
The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.
Airlines & Lessors
Nov 01, 2024
Air Canada is bracing for higher unit costs in 2025 after forging contract-related adjustments to show a better-than-anticipated cost performance for this year.
Nov 01, 2024
KLM has raised strong concerns over Amsterdam Schiphol Airport’s decision to increase its airline charges by 41% in 2025, calling it “unreasonable and unwise.”
Nov 01, 2024
The privatization prospects for PIA remain unclear, after the government reportedly received a single bid that was lower than its asking price.
Nov 01, 2024
Japan Airlines saw its profits slip in the September quarter as higher costs exceeded impressive revenue gains.
Nov 01, 2024
Berlin's aviation taxes, combined with ambitious SAF regulations and competition from Chinese carriers, has engendered fear among airline employees in Germany.
Safety, Operations & Regulation
Nov 01, 2024
The privatization prospects for PIA remain unclear, after the government reportedly received a single bid that was lower than its asking price.
Nov 01, 2024
Berlin's aviation taxes, combined with ambitious SAF regulations and competition from Chinese carriers, has engendered fear among airline employees in Germany.
Oct 31, 2024
Cargo carrier One Air says it has secured regulatory approvals China, Japan and Malaysia allowing the airline to boost its Asia-Pacific presence.
Oct 31, 2024
Arab airlines have called on countries to encourage the use of sustainable aviation fuels through incentives, rather than the threat of financial sanctions.
Oct 30, 2024
A new Eurocontrol Think Paper analyzes the feasibility of long-haul flights relying on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and decarbonizing.
Maintenance & Training
Oct 25, 2024
With the first eVTOL vehicles expected to enter service in the next couple of years, a key question remains about pilot training and certification.
Oct 23, 2024
Mexican ULCC Volaris sees improvement in turnaround times for returning Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan engines to service.
Oct 11, 2024
Dubai-based Emirates Airline reports that it will open its advanced pilot training facility later in 2024.
Oct 02, 2024
Artificial intelligence will help carriers boost their performance and get the most out of training, CEOs at IATA's World Safety and Operations Conference said.
Sep 20, 2024
Cabin crew, maintenance workers and ATCs are among the positions that will need an influx of workforce, CAE CEO Marc Parent says.