Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)—already on the verge of major expansion with the opening of its massive Midfield Terminal in 2020—has agreed to a significant new cargo facility with DHL Express.
The Slovenian government is unlikely to create—or take a substantial role in—an airline to replace failed national carrier Adria Airways, Slovenian Prime Minister Marjan Šarec is reported as saying.
Spirit Airlines has begun retrofitting its all-Airbus fleet with newly-designed seats in a bet that passenger comfort can be enhanced without budging on seat pitch.
European tour operator TUI Group has confirmed it has taken a €293 million ($320 million) hit as a result of the Boeing 737 MAX grounding for its fiscal 2019, which ended Sept. 30.
Airbus is not benefiting from Boeing’s ongoing 737 MAX troubles, including the U.S. manufacturer’s Dec. 16 decision to suspend production of the type, Airbus chief commercial officer Christian Scherer said.
British Airways (BA) and China Southern Airlines finalized a joint venture (JV) agreement Dec. 17 to expand each other’s network and implement reciprocal frequent flyer benefits.
South Korea’s largest LCC Jeju Air has committed to buy a majority stake in Eastar Jet, in what could be a major step toward consolidation in the country’s crowded LCC market.
Delta Air Lines is the latest carrier to sign a long-term offtake agreement for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as the long-awaited scaling up of supply begins to gather momentum.
Nigerian startup Green Africa Airways has appointed former Air Italy COO Neil Mills as president and COO, as the airline progresses toward a planned 2020 launch.
Alitalia’s new special commissioner Giuseppe Leogrande met with Italy’s economic development minister Stefano Patuanelli and union representatives Dec. 17 in a bid to find a way forward for the Italian flag carrier, which filed for bankruptcy two-and-a-half years ago.
Lufthansa and Munich Airport operator FMG plan to intensify their strategic cooperation in the sustainable development of the Star Alliance carrier’s Munich hub.
British Airways (BA) pilots have voted in favor of a new pay deal, ending months of tension at the oneworld carrier, which led to a September strike that brought operations to a virtual standstill.
All-Boeing operator Icelandair has pushed back its planning for the Boeing 737 MAX’s return to operational service by five months to May 2020, prompting a delayed phase-out of some of its 757s.
