Air Transport

Former Aviation Capital Group (ACG) executive Steven C. Udvar-Hazy has joined Alaska Airlines as its new head of fleet strategy and planning.

Air Canada doesn’t believe a proposed codeshare between Porter Airlines and American Airlines will affect its transborder stature.

Pilot groups from Mesa Airlines and Republic Airways have finalized a formal unity agreement, as the two carriers move forward with their proposed merger.

Austrian will not replace its E195LR fleet with similarly sized new-generation aircraft, deciding instead to simplify its fleet by adding more A320neos.

Malaysia Airlines LCC subsidiary Firefly plans to shift its Kuala Lumpur jet operations from the secondary Subang Airport to the city’s main hub airport.

Greater awareness of Scope 3 emissions trading and stronger government support are among the key takeaways from an eight-month pilot program.

Lufthansa is expecting to take delivery of as many as 10 Boeing 787-9s by the end of 2025, with interiors certifications nearing.

Virgin Australia CEO Dave Emerson says that while the carrier will consider ordering its own widebody aircraft, any decision is likely to be a few years away.

TAAG Angola Airlines has marked African Women's Day with a historic initiative - a special flight operated by an entirely female crew.

IATA has urged African governments to prioritise aviation as a catalyst for economic growth, job creation, connectivity, and social development by enhancing safety, reducing the cost burden, and resolving the issue of blocked airline funds.

Etihad Airways has reported that July 2025 was the busiest month for aircraft deliveries in the airline's 22-year history.

Riyadh Air has said it plans to launch its first commercial service this October 26 to London Heathrow Airport.

IATA has released data for June 2025 global air cargo markets showing total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 0.8% compared to June 2024 levels (1.6% for international operations).

Leaders in African aviation from across the continent are to come together at the Aviation Africa Summit in Kigali in September to develop a unified African position ahead of 42nd ICAO assembly.

The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) will convene a high-level briefing with African ministers, directors general/heads of civil aviation during the Aviation Africa Exhibition taking place in Kigali, Rwanda September 4-5, 2025.

Emirates has officially launched its new daily service to Hangzhou, marking its fifth gateway in the Chinese mainland.

Air France-KLM has pulled out of the process to bid for Spanish leisure carrier Air Europa, its CEO confirms, as it publishes first-half results.

Rolls-Royce expects to have a position on a future narrowbody aircraft, CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç said as the engine-maker released first-half earnings.

Safran CEO Olivier Andriès said CFM International aims to catch up on Leap-1A engine deliveries to Airbus by the end of October.

Following a difficult first half of the year, major U.S. airlines are describing improvements in demand and continued growth in premium offerings.

All the important data related to IndiGo in recent weeks.

The Trump administration has effectively spared Embraer from elevated tariffs imposed on Brazil, softening a major potential headwind for the manufacturer.

The documents were made public at an NTSB hearing on its investigation of the Jan. 29 American Eagle Flight 5342 CRJ-700-Army Black Hawk collision.

Turkish Airlines has executed Turkey’s first aircraft acquisition using an Islamic financing mechanism.

Leonardo has laid out plans to boost capacity to respond to growing defense spending in Europe and elsewhere.