Airbus calculated by 2036 there will be 95 aviation mega-cities around the world, each accounting for over 1 million daily long-haul passengers, providing 98% of the world’s long-haul services.
Florida is to establish a biofuel supply chain based around brassica carinata, a non-edible plant that has already been used to produce 100% bio-derived jet fuel.
LYON, France—DSNA, the French air navigation service provider (ANSP) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) are joining forces on the development of a strategy to improve air traffic management (ATM) in the country.
Qantas has revealed more about how it will use its initial fleet of eight Boeing 787-9s, including the replacement of additional 747s on transpacific routes and the potential for a new destination.
Transport Canada has confirmed that a SkyJet Beechcraft King Air A100 collided with a drone on Oct. 12 while on approach to Quebec City’s Jean Lesage International Airport.
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Allegiant launched two new flights between Florida and Milwaukee on Oct. 13, adding competition on routes through the use of secondary airports in the southern state.
Mysterious new issues are causing British aerospace and structures manufacturer GKN to warn about financial shortcomings at its Aerospace and automotive-focused Driveline business units.
A significant expansion of Finnair’s capacity to Asian destinations has been the major factor behind the airline’s improved financial figures in 2017, the carrier’s chief commercial officer said Oct. 13
Wildfires in California’s Napa and Sonoma counties have caused hundreds of flight cancellations at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) since the fires began earlier this week.
Qantas Airways has made a major move towards renewable fuels, announcing plans to use biofuel in its aircraft that stop at Los Angeles International Airport.
Lufthansa has signed a €210 million ($249 million) deal to take over a large part of bankrupt Air Berlin’s assets, including Niki and regional carrier LGW, in a move that will give its low-cost Eurowings affiliate a boost.
Fred Smith, CEO of FedEx, reiterated his company’s strong support for U.S. open skies policy, even as it comes under assault through a renewed lobbying campaign by those opposed to the Gulf airlines’ access to the U.S.
Southwest Airlines plans to launch flights between the continental U.S. and Hawaii, a move that will test the limits of Southwest’s service model given the distance of the flights.
In addition to expanding Wi-Fi connectivity throughout its fleet, Finnair is also working to develop and implement technologies that allow it to offer more personalized customer service.
Delta Air Lines is acknowledging that its third-quarter 4.8% year-over-year, cost per available seat-mile, ex-fuel growth rate cannot be sustained in the long term.
