Air Transport World

Glyn Hughes, director general of The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA), discusses the challenges faced by the air cargo industry during the pandemic, from mobilizing to deliver COVID-19 vaccines globally to coping with the reduction in passenger aircraft belly capacity.

The novel coronavirus pandemic would surely have led to many more airline bankruptcies had it not been for the massive financial support by governments.

China and Southeast Asia are showing mixed signs in the recovery from the pandemic and related downfall in demand for air travel. Guangzhou Baiyun

A year ago, the aviation industry took a deep breath and went into survival mode. A year on, many are still waiting to come up for air.

Health travel apps need government standards.

Summer bookings and survey indicate strong desire to resume travel.

Many airlines and airports have placed investment in sustainability at the top of their agendas despite the pandemic crisis. QANTAS-BP PARTNERSHIP

JetBlue puts ‘wow’ factor into narrowbody cabin design.

The existential threat is about travel and tourism. On the other hand, the threat to our existence from climate change is real and seemingly inevitable, unless we act.

Etihad Airways was three years into a major transformation program when the coronavirus pandemic took hold. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier is transitioning from its previous management’s policy of rapid expansion and equity partnerships with other airlines.

A California project could help spur electric regional plane development.

Flexible cabin solutions are emerging as winners.

Passenger expectations for­ inflight connectivity increasing.

Consolidation has been a much-debated topic through the pandemic crisis, but one that has focused on which airlines might fail or merge.

Ahead of the UK’s new immigration rules that came into effect in February, mandating multiple COVID-19 tests and mandatory quarantines in government-approved hotels for some international arriving passengers, this headline caught the eye: “You have to be desperate and wealthy to fly from Monday.”

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines operated its first commercial flight using an admixture of 500 liters of sustainable synthetic kerosene.

Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT), long considered the gold standard in commercial flight academies, is being remodeled to a campus structure so it can be more flexible and competitive in a changed market.

For those in the air transport industry hoping that 2021would see the turning point from devastating cash burn to the beginnings of recovery—and that’s just about everyone in the industry—the first quarter has quickly dashed those hopes.

COVID-19 has devastated the industry, but aviation recruitment specialists believe the market uncertainty can be mitigated.

Simulators and tech-based training will be essential to affordable pilot development

Airlines have launched a number of pilot retention and development programs.

Delta Air Lines will recall up to 400 pilots this summer to help position itself for a rebound in travel demand.

The growth of Middle Eastern airlines in recent years is being matched by expansion of the region’s training establishments.

This year is shaping up to be at least as tough for airlines and airports as the last. In some ways, it’s more challenging.

The airline industry in 2021 industry will, at best, be half the size it was in 2019. Yet the industry is betting the house on a substantial recovery in the 2021 second and third quarters. What's Plan B?