Air Transport

Emirates is busy preparing for its busiest period yet, with over 550,000 customers expected to fly out from the UAE between June and July.

Oman Air is to become part of the Oneworld Alliance following an announcement in Doha today by the alliance’s board of governors meeting alongside the IATA annual general meeting.

Jettainer has been awarded a five-year contract by Etihad Cargo and will continue to provide and manage unit load devices (ULDs) for the carrier.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) revealed that African countries have continued blocking international airlines’ funds.

RwandAir CEO Yvonne Manzi Makolo will become the first woman to serve as chairman of the IATA Board of Governors when she takes over next year.

All Nippon Airways (ANA) is starting to see international demand returning, but the carrier is pushing for Japan’s government to ease restrictions that are preventing a more significant traffic recovery.

From sustainable materials to improved wheelchair access, cabins must be a part of aviation’s reassessment.

Global aviation industry leaders are gathering in Doha, Qatar, for the 78th International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS), with Qatar Airways as the host airline.

The carrier “is at the tail end of the process” of negotiations with manufacturers, Malaysia Airlines CEO Izham Ismail tells Aviation Daily.

Wireless companies have agreed to keep in place some limitations of their 5G network deployments for a further year to give airlines more time to replace or protect radio altimeters from potential interference, the FAA announced June 17.

The ERJ175 has the highest monthly hours, but is only being operated at 80% of January 2020 levels.

The concept of a winner-take-all battle between the FAA and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for the title of global aviation safety’s “gold standard” regulator is amusing at best, and absurd at worst.

United Aviate Academy, based near Phoenix and operated by United Airlines, has taken delivery of the first of 25 Cirrus SR Series TRAC20 high-performance aircraft for use in initial pilot training.

Conferences and events for professionals in the aviation community.

Air Canada has chosen Intelsat’s connectivity equipment and services for its Airbus A321XLRs and A321ceos.

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The UK’s Cranfield Aerospace Solutions plans to collaborate with German airline startup Evia Aero to launch hydrogen-electric-powered air services in Northern Europe.

As Russian operators seek ways to keep Western-built aircraft flying amid sanctions, EASA’s top official is concerned that the related safety risks could grow.

Icelandair has entered into a letter of intent (LOI) for the purchase of four additional Boeing 737 MAXs.

SkyTeam alliance members Kenya Airways and Delta Air Lines expanded strategic partnership will now offer further travel options to a total of 44 destinations.

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After three postponements, creditors have finally given the go ahead for Garuda Indonesia’s IDR142 trillion ($9.7 billion) debt restructure, saving the flag-carrier from bankruptcy.

Emirates has added another First Class experience with a new Home Check-in Service that offers customers the option to check in from home in a comfortable and convenient manner.

Qatar Airways Group has seen its strongest financial performance in 25 years showing 200 per cent above its highest annual historical profit.

Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) has welcomed the first flyadeal flight from Jeddah.