The airline industry lost close to $180 billion in the pandemic. Now that profits are returning on strong demand, carriers aim to secure long-term capacity.

Israir, the Israeli airline and tourism group, will take a majority share in ACMI provider and charter carrier Smartwings by the end of June.

Air Arabia Group has experienced some issues with new-generation engines, but the company’s CEO says supply chain problems remain its biggest challenge.

This week’s air transport stories from the IATA AGM in Istanbul, Turkey, include IATA mapping out detailed analysis of how the industry can reach net-zero 2060.

Air Tahiti Nui, which operates a small fleet of four Boeing 787-9 widebodies, is carefully studying the possibilities of new long-range narrowbodies.

Ethiopian Airlines Group has fully recovered to pre-pandemic levels, the company’s CEO said, and is now looking to further expand its fleet and network map.

Istanbul Airport CEO Kadri Samsunlu has revealed plans to attract new carriers and passengers to Turkey's capital, including potential cruise collaborations.

Turkish Airlines is working on plans to establish MRO subsidiaries outside Turkey.