Air Transport

The MRO welcomes a new government initiative that could quickly increase applicants for open aviation maintenance technician jobs.

Position, navigation and timing services developers are reporting progress on testing GPS alternatives.

Progressing toward a new interline partnership, Southwest Airlines is teasing more to come.

Strong landing gear and auxiliary power unit MRO demand drives Revima to consider geographic expansion.

The Norwegian government has sold its last remaining shares in Norwegian Air Shuttle.

Despite concerns over the supply SAF, this year's IATA AGM did not discuss delaying the organization's net zero target date, Director General Willie Walsh said

JetBlue Airways is seeing improvements on the geared turbofan (GTF) engine constraint, one it has previously described as a significant impediment to margins.

The FAA is formally seeking an “integrator” to spearhead proposed air traffic control system upgrades, with a target delivery deadline of Jan. 1, 2029.

Companies specializing in electric wiring and interconnection systems have been busy keeping up with demand from airframers wanting to ramp up production.

Emirates SkyCargo plans to formalize and develop its existing engine transportation business, as it moves powerplants between airlines and MRO houses.

Ascend Airways Malaysia is aiming to begin cargo operations in November, after progressing to Phase 3 of its air operator certificate (AOC) application.

Virgin Atlantic Chief Commercial Officer Juha Järvinen says the unpredictability of the U.S. administration is the UK-based carrier’s main challenge.

Air Cairo's five-year MRO contract with Singapore's ST Engineering will support the CFM Leap-1A engines that power the airline’s Airbus A320neo aircraft.

Bamboo Airways has entered an ACMI agreement with BBN Airlines Indonesia, which will see the Avia Solutions Group subsidiary operate the 737-900ER in Vietnam.

Majors and LCCs alike are recognizing the potential and demand for discerning premium products.

European transport ministers seek agreement on a proposal for reforms to EU261 legislation governing airline passengers’ rights during delays and cancellations.

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has launched its inaugural flight between Abu Dhabi and Almaty, Kazakhstan. Starting from June 3rd with a frequency of three weekly flights.

Despite deep concerns about the availability, cost and lack of government support for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), IATA and its member airlines have not used the association’s 81st Annual General Meeting in Delhi to discuss delaying the 2050 target date to achieve net zero carbon emissions, the association’s Director General Willie Walsh told media at the closing press conference.

Emirates has expanded its East Asia footprint to 23 points with the launch of two new routes via Bangkok - Da Nang, Vietnam and Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Air India is making some progress in its extensive fleet retrofit efforts despite chronic delays from seat providers, reports Aviation Week.

Air India will launch non-stop flights between Delhi and Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, starting 01 October 2025.

Etihad Airways and China’s air cargo carrier SF Airlines have signed a Joint Business Agreement (JBA) to enhance their cargo operations and expand network capacity.

Etihad Cargo is reinforcing the carrier’s commitment to expanding access across Asia-Pacific after signing a strategic cooperation agreement with Ezhou Huahu Airport.

Turkish Airlines and Thai Airways signed Joint Business Agreement in Delhi at IATA Annual General Meeting this week.

Alaska Airlines has revealed plans for its inaugural transatlantic route, introducing nonstop flights between Seattle and Rome.