Air Transport

By Alan Dron
U.K. ACMI and charter operator Ascend Airways is confident that its fleet expansion plans will start to come to fruition in 2025.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Qatar Airways will become the first major international airline to resume regular service to Syria following the ousting of longtime President Bashar al-Assad.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
The U.S. DOT has penalized two foreign airlines for operating in regions subject to FAA prohibitions while carrying U.S. airline designators.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
The Malaysian state of Sarawak is studying the development of a new, larger airport for state capital of Kuching.
Airports & Networks

By Jens Flottau
The group of investors seeking to take over electric aircraft manufacturer Lilium plans to invest more than €200 million into the insolvent company.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Airlines hoping for a 2025 free from the engine and supply chain issues that have plagued the industry in the past years are likely in for a disappointment.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
Swiss International Air Lines will continue to operate its A220 fleet following an incident that caused smoke to enter the cockpit and cabin, leading to the death of a flight attendant.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
All Nippon Airways, Air Serbia and ITA Airways are among the airlines adding new international routes during January 2025.
Airports & Networks

By Mark Pilling
Bahrain is determined to find a successful formula for its aviation ecosystem, with Gulf Air at the centre, to give strong connectivity for this island state.
Air Transport