Air Transport

Oman Air has been recognised as the second most punctual airline in the Middle East and Africa Region for 2024 and the top in the Middle East.

Air India group marked the International Women’s Day on March 8 with multiple all-women managed flights.

Qatar Airways is enhancing global connectivity with additional flights to key destinations around the world.

Magma Aviation and Intradco Global, a horse transportation air charter specialist, have successfully transported 34 endurance horses from Liège (Belgium) to AlUla (Saudi Arabia) for the AlFursan Endurance Cup.

Japan Airlines and Garuda Indonesia will start working under their joint business pact on April 1.

Plans are underway to launch a new airline in Indonesia to capitalize on growing demand for international air travel.

Japan has completed the construction of its first large-scale sustainable aviation fuel facility, which is set to produce 79 million gal. by 2030.

The Uruguayan government hopes that the establishment of a new flag-carrier will significantly increase inbound tourism to the small South American nation.

The Australian airlines are looking to reactivate or wet-lease widebodies, but they will still be behind pre-pandemic numbers.

All the important data related to Red Sea International Airport in recent years.

AIR BELGIUM terminated deal to be acquired by joint venture of AIR ONE INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, UK (49%) and PESO AVIATION MANAGEMENT, The Netherlands (51%) for reported $844k; deal reportedly stalled (SPNWS; Dec 20).

AIRBUS delivered 40 aircraft (four A220s; 33 A320neo Family; two A330s; A350) in February 2025 vs 49 (six A220s; 39 A320neo Fam; two A330s; two A350s) in February 2024. It also booked order for eight A321neos from an undisclosed customer in addition to six A321neos from KOREAN AIR as previously announced in December 2024 (SPNWS; Dec 20).

The late-February request from the Air Force reflects a broader strategy to use government funds to seed investments in future commercial products.

Airbus deliveries remained at a slow pace in February as the manufacturer continued to suffer from a shortage of engines and slow aerostructures deliveries.

DHS has moved to end collective bargaining for Transportation Security Officers employed by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

French logistics group CMA CGM plans to create a new air cargo hub in Chicago, as part of a broader $20 billion investment plan.

United Airlines has begun installations of Starlink internet on its regional aircraft, expecting to outfit more than 300 by the end of the year.

Australian airlines are planning to reactivate or wet-lease more widebody aircraft to add international capacity.

A Belgian court has revoked authorization for the transfer of Air Belgium’s activities to Air One, throwing its planned relaunch as a cargo carrier off course.

All the important data related to Volotea in recent weeks.