Air Transport

Riyadh Airports spoke to Routes in Bahrain to explore its robust growth plans and recent successes.

The privatization prospects for PIA remain unclear, after the government reportedly received a single bid that was lower than its asking price.

Japan Airlines saw its profits slip in the September quarter as higher costs exceeded impressive revenue gains.

Berlin's aviation taxes, combined with ambitious SAF regulations and competition from Chinese carriers, has engendered fear among airline employees in Germany.

Boeing’s list of accidents and incidents in recent years has seen the US manufacturer coming under increasing stress. Alan Dron visited the company’s Seattle home as it attempted to explain how it is solving quality problems in its aircraft.

Flydubai has celebrated UAE Flag Day marking the occasion that unites citizens of the United Arab Emirates in honour of the spirit of the nation.

Turkish Airlines has been awarded the prestigious 'World Class' award by APEX (Airline Passenger Experience Association) for the fourth consecutive year.

IATA has released data for September 2024 global passenger demand.

Etihad Airways today welcomed the return of its iconic A380 aircraft to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, enhancing the travel experience between the two capitals.

IndiGo has welcomed its first IndiGoStretch aircraft - a tailor-made business product for India’s busiest and business routes.

Airliner manufacturers are “lacking resources and quality control” according to Emirates' COO, who complains that quality standards have declined.

ATR operator Afrijet, which is rebranding to become FlyGabon, is set to add its first wet-leased A320 ahead of operating its own narrowbody jets in future.

Routes being launched by Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines and AirAsia X are among the more eye-catching services starting in November.

Southwest Airlines has unveiled 13 more redeye routes for 2025, with the carrier implementing overnight flights for the first time next year.

ACMI specialist German Airways intends to buy Embraer 190s in future, rather than leasing them, as at present.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

The 200-seat double-deck design seeks to increase efficiency.

Boeing and the International Association of Machinists (IAM) have reached a new tentative agreement that will be presented for a vote Nov. 4.

STRATOS executed sales of two A320-200s (5653/5372) off-lease to AVION EXPRESS, 737-300F (27459) to undisclosed buyer from Texel Air and 777-300ER (38665; leased to AIR FRANCE) to investors managed by ALTAVAIR.

FINNAIR is refurbishing cabins of its 12 100-pax E190s with new economy/business class seats; updates on seven aircraft are planned for winter season 2024-2025 (first completed), with remaining five set for winter 2025-2026.

AERGO CAPITAL purchased A320-200 (5692; leased to IBERIA) from SMBC Aviation Capital acting as servicer.

IAT LEASING (on behalf of US investor partner) acquired A330-300 (789; leased to AER LINGUS) from Castlelake.

IATA reports y-o-y global pax traffic rose 7.1% in September on 5.8% higher capacity; cargo rose 9.4%.

ARMENIA AIRWAYS agreed to lease ex-Texel Air 737-300SF (27459) from Kahala Aviation Leasing.

JD AIRLINES, China leased 737-800BCF (30697; ex-China Southern) from AerCap.