Air Transport

Emirates’ latest analysis of global booking data and search patterns reveals the top 25 travel destinations in July and August - with Vietnam sitting on top.

Nigeria’s Enugu State launched its own airline Enugu Air on July 7 from Akanu Ibiam International Airport.

WestJet plans to introduce five new destinations and several new routes across Latin America and the Caribbean during the 2025-26 winter season.

An Elektro Tour marked the first-ever crossing of the English Channel by a certified all-electric aircraft, the Pipistrel Electro.

Russia’s main airline needs locally produced aircraft to replace Western jets, but that transition keeps facing setbacks.

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GE Aerospace confirmed July 7 that engine deliveries into China have resumed.

Certification of the 737-7 and -10, the final two MAX variants, is key to Boeing’s financial recovery plan.

Allegiant has brokered a deal to sell its Sunseeker resort to Blackstone for $200 million.

The ban applies to domestic flights where a viable train alternative exists with a sub-2.5-hr. travel time; the directive was made official in May 2023.

FAA to order Boeing 737 and 757 operators to review maintenance or conduct inspections ensuring aircraft do not have improperly maintained landing gear parts.

Oaklands Global is helping Magnetic Line recruit MRO talent in Europe’s tight labor market.

Zambian ground handler NAC 2000 has received approval to begin providing line maintenance services.

SpiceJet has received its first overhauled engines from StandardAero as it works to reactivate its fleet.

Air Arabia is expanding its European footprint this winter with the launch of new routes to the Czech Republic, Germany and Poland from Sharjah in the UAE.

Air Arabia has announced the launch of its latest route connecting Sharjah with the German city of Munich.

IndiGo has commenced direct flights between Mumbai and Adampur (Jalandhar).

Airbus chief executive, Guillaume Faury, remains convinced of the potential for hydrogen-powered aircraft despite the manufacturer pushing back its aspirations to develop such an aircraft in time for a 2035 entry into service, reports Graham Dunn.

With work on a third runway at Tokyo Narita International Airport underway, officials are studying the feasibility of progressing an airport city project.

Our Route Opportunities feature explores the latest unserved and underserved routes promoted through Routes 360, providing supporting information for airline network planners to consider and capitalize on.

Malaysia Airlines’ parent Malaysia Aviation Group has placed a firm order for 20 more Airbus A330neos.

The latest news on airports globally, with updates on financing, infrastructure expansion and sustainability initiatives.

AirAsia has committed to acquiring 50 additional Airbus A321XLRs as part of a strategy to expand into long-haul markets, including Europe and North America.

The CEO of Air Botswana, Lulu Rasebotsa, has been placed on administrative leave by the airline for unspecified reasons.

European turboprop manufacturer ATR has landed its largest-ever order from Africa, with a deal for 16 ATR 72-600s from Air Algerie.