Air Transport

Global demand for air travel was down 2.2% in May as the Middle East conflict continued to impact carriers in the Gulf, according to figures published by IATA.

SAS Scandinavian Airlines has placed an order for 18 Airbus A330neos in a bid to expand its long-haul network and build a third hub in the future Air France-KLM Group.

United Airlines will open two new nonstop routes to Cartagena, Colombia, in December, adding year-round service from Houston Bush Intercontinental and Washington Dulles.

Nav Canada has been granted associate membership in the SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking, a European public-private research partnership devoted to ATM modernization.

FlyORO Technologies and Menzies Aviation have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore deployment of FlyORO’s AlphaLite SAF blending system at European airports served by Menzies.

Already facing struggles raising funding, Europe’s aviation startups are calling on the European Commission to look ahead and find ways to bridge the cost barrier to deploying new technologies that would advance sustainability and energy independence.

Following the recent report that China Eastern has ordered 25 Airbus A330neos, the Carbon Analysis considers how this will affect the carrier’s efficiency.

Alaska Airlines partners with Tailsight to use AI for optimizing aircraft work packages and maintenance planning.

As JetZero’s blended wing body demonstrator takes shape, the airframer is touting a new milestone for future certification, as it targets a commercial entry into service in the early 2030s.

IAG has invested in Mako and plans to flight-test the Australian startup’s drag-reducing riblet film this year on an aircraft operated by one of its airlines.

Airbus has secured a €1 billion loan from the European Investment Bank, the first part of a €3.4 billion package to support aerospace research and development.

United Nigeria Airlines joins AFRAA to boost regional connectivity while expanding its fleet and MRO capabilities.

VietJet has reportedly taken the initial regulatory steps toward establishing a carrier in Australia to take on the powerful incumbents on domestic routes.

Air China and Singapore Airlines advance toward a joint venture to expand routes between China, Singapore and beyond.

Lufthansa is preparing to launch a large competition for more widebody aircraft, according to CEO Carsten Spohr.

The latest news on airports globally, with updates on financing, infrastructure expansion and sustainability initiatives.

China Southern Airlines has ordered seven Boeing freighters, comprising two 777Fs and five 777-8Fs, becoming the first Chinese carrier to commit to Boeing's latest freighter variant.

Nigeria abandons plans for a national carrier, focusing instead on strengthening domestic airlines and developing its aerospace ecosystem.

London Heathrow airport says the Gulf conflict has led to a 25% drop in its Middle East passenger traffic compared to last year.

The FAA has installed new surface movement radars at three airports as part of the Trump administration’s Brand New Air Traffic Control System initiative.

Royal Jordanian Airlines is advancing its ambitious growth strategy, aiming to achieve a competitive fleet size and expand its cargo operations with A330Fs.

NASA is soliciting proposals for an open-fan flight demonstrator as part of the agency’s technology development plan for next-generation aircraft and subsonic vehicle propulsion systems.

China Eastern Airlines has ordered 25 Airbus A330neos, marking the largest widebody acquisition by a Chinese state-owned carrier in nearly a decade.

Qantas’ planned Sydney-London route will add a new dynamic to what is a very lucrative and competitive one-stop market for airlines between the UK and Australia.

Editors discuss what Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg and Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said in exclusive interviews that feature in the next issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology magazine.