Air passenger traffic demand worldwide grew 5.9% year-over-year in August, up 0.6 point from July but down 0.9 point from August 2013’s growth rate, according to IATA’s August Air Passenger Market Analysis report.

Pilot strikes by the Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) have damaged Lufthansa’s image and have hit long-term bookings for passengers, according to Lufthansa executive board member and CEO of Lufthansa German Airlines Karl Ulrich Garnadt.

Aeroflot announced its first non-Russian pilot—Klaus Rohlfs, a German citizen—has operated his first flight from Moscow to Prague, following the passage of air code amendments by the State Duma in April allowing carriers to hire foreign pilots.

Global air freight markets grew 5.1% year-over-year in August, boosted by increased demand in Africa, the Asia-Pacific region, the Middle East and North America, according to IATA’s August air freight market analysis.

The Greek Air Traffic Controller Association (GATCA) has announced strike action Oct. 4 and 5, which will disrupt flights over Europe.

Etihad Airways rolls out new livery on its newly delivered Airbus A380.

Arik Air has launched a frequent flyer programme, aligning its offering with the industry's foremost airlines in the process.

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a type certificate for the Airbus A350-900, following a certification program that included more than 2,600 hours of flight testing.