Counting up the world's top cargo airports confirms that Hong Kong International remains the global leader but there are changes further back in the pack.
IAG CEO Luis Gallego says he is happy with the Airbus A321XLR and sees more opportunity ahead for the aircraft type, while anticipating a difficult summer.
Qatar Airways Group and Virgin Australia have received final go-ahead from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for the airlines’ integrated alliance.
European airlines are worried that they will not be able to secure enough sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to comply with tightening European mandates, but they insist that does not mean they are giving up on their industry-wide 2050 goal.
Air France-KLM is eyeing a potential investment in Air Europa and is in discussions with the Spanish leisure carrier’s owner Globalia, CEO Ben Smith says.
China-based Weihai Guangtai Airport Equipment Co. and Singapore-based SATS have agreed to collaborate on advanced airport ground operations technology.
With MRO Americas firmly on the horizon, this week’s #FlightFriday again has a U.S.-focused theme as we look at some of the slightly smaller US operators.
ARCHER AVIATION signed Ethiopian Airlines to Launch Edition commercialization program for Midnight eVTOL to establish commercialization playbook to deploy aircraft in early adopter markets in advance of FAA certification.
JETTAINER extended ULD management deal with Air Astana, which plans to increase its fleet from 60 to 80 aircraft, including adding 787s, by end of 2028. Jettainer says it currently has fleet of >110,000 ULDs in 500 locations worldwide.
WILLIS LEASE FINANCE agreed to purchase 26 CFM56-7Bs from Air India Express for leaseback; engines will be covered under its ConstantThrust program, which helps airlines manage the risk and cost of engine overhauls.
Aviation executives believe that despite the increased point-to-point capabilities of new-generation aircraft, they will not diminish the role of hub airports.
