Qatar’s Hamad Passenger Numbers Climb Despite Regional Dispute

Credit: Hamad International AirportQatar’s Hamad International Airport handled a record 38.8 million passengers in 2019, up 12.4% on 2018 and the highest number since the airport opened its doors in 2014.

Eurocontrol Moves To Actual Route Flown For Determining Charges

Credit: Fabrice Coffrini / Getty ImagesEurocontrol, the organization in charge of air traffic management (ATM) in Europe, is now using the actual route flown, as opposed to the last filed flight plan, to calculate route charges.

SmartSky Secures Additional Investment For Connectivity Network

Credit: JSXAir-to-ground network developer SmartSky Networks said Jan. 6 that it has received $25 million in additional funding from investment manager BlackRock after deploying its ground system nationwide.

Jazeera Airways Increases Fare Segmentation

Credit: Joe PriesKuwait’s Jazeera Airways has taken a further step in its move away from a hybrid carrier to a pure LCC with the announcement of changes to its fare structure.

Lessor Avolon Trumpets Investment Grade Status

Credit: AirbusReaching investment grade status was nominated by aircraft lessor Avolon as its highlight for 2019, as it published operational details for the year.

JetBlue Aims To Become First Carbon-Neutral Carrier In The U.S.

Credit: Rob FinlaysonJetBlue Airways has become the latest U.S. airline to make a significant commitment toward shrinking its environmental footprint.

Segmentation, MAX Seen As Major Factors In U.S. Airline Outlook

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