Air Transport

Qatar Airways is working with industry partners to open new aircraft painting and inflight entertainment services facilities in Qatar.

Phinia, a supplier of fuel and electric system components in the heavy-duty vehicle and automotive sectors, is offering its skills to the aerospace industry.

Australian regional carrier Rex has gained more time to pursue a deal with potential investors.

European airlines say that a move to include a cabin bag for all passengers as part of the standard ticket price would reduce consumer choice.

The UK and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement which means UK-originating transit passengers will not have to go through a second security check in Saudi Arabia.

Russia’s MC-21 narrowbody airliner is not scheduled to enter commercial service until the end of 2026, according to launch customer Aeroflot Group.

TAAG Angola Airlines is planning to relocate its international flights to Luanda’s new airport by Sept. 15.

Air Algerie has officially taken ownership of Algerian carrier Tassili Airlines, a move that marks a step toward the creation of a national domestic carrier.

Five potential bidders are seeking to progress to the next stage in the government’s latest attempt to privatize Pakistan International Airlines (PIA).

It's a big change for TAAG Angola Airlines as it prepares to fully transfer its operations from Luanda's 4 de Fevereiro International Airport to Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport from September 15, 2025.

Qatar Airways has confirmed the reinstatement of flights following the reopening of airspace in the State of Qatar.

Madagascar Airlines has signed for two lease extension agreements with aircraft leasing company ABELO, for its ATR72 aircraft.

Air Peace has officially added its first Embraer 190 to its fleet.

The exchange of military strikes between the U.S. and Iran has triggered a rapidly evolving series of commercial airline operational changes in the region including temporary airspace closures. Aviation Week reports.

Air Europa has operated its inaugural wet-lease flight from Abu Dhabi to Madrid, marking the Spanish carrier's first-ever aircraft operation from the Middle East.

The International Air Transport Association recently released its revised forecast for 2025 that predicts the total number of passengers in 2025 will reach just shy of 5 billion, carried on 38.3 million flights.

Australia's Macquarie Asset Management has bought stakes in Bristol Airport (BRS), Birmingham Airport (BHX) and London City Airport from a Canadian investor.

Politics has returned to airline decision-making, potentially leading to suboptimal fleets and higher pricing.

Next-generation engine testing is ramping up as Airbus readies for scaled aircraft performance-level evaluations of its open-fan propulsion system.

Embraer is enhancing its focus on the Indian aviation market with a new office and promoting its E-Jets to boost connectivity.

South Africa's Airlink is set to take 10 E195-E2s from lessor Azorra by the end of 2026—Carbon Analysis explores what effect this might have on its efficiency.

The UK is extending its funding support for commercial aerospace R&D, providing £2.3 billion to 2035 through the Aerospace Technology Institute program.

Turkish Airlines has signed two lease agreements supporting the fleet renewal and long-term growth objectives of its LCC subsidiary AJet.

Kenya Airways has been courting Air Tanzania as a cargo partner, while SAA Cargo seeks to reignite its strategic cooperation with the Kenyan flag carrier.

The exchange of military strikes between the U.S. and Iran has triggered a rapidly evolving series of commercial airline operational changes in the region.