Air Transport

By Michael Bruno
According to a new report from the AIA, the U.S. aerospace and defense (A&D) industry’s workforce suffered a 13% attrition rate last year.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Christine Boynton
WestJet aircraft damaged in a hailstorm are beginning to return to service, the carrier has confirmed, with repairs completed on one Boeing 737-8 and one 787.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
IAI is seeking an STC from the FAA that will kick-start work on P2F conversions of Boeing 777-300s at four sites in South Korea, the UAE and the U.S.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

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Small Narrowbody Jets

By Victoria Moores
SkyTeam member Kenya Airways is looking to conclude its capital restructuring and secure a strategic equity investment.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
Qatar Airways announced on Aug. 20 that it has acquired a 25% stake in South Africa’s regional carrier Airlink.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Japan Airlines (JAL) will introduce 27 new frequencies on eight routes for its winter schedule to meet strong demand for transit traffic between North America and Asia.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Qatar Airways plans to offer eight flights per day to London Heathrow Airport from late October.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
London City Airport has been cleared to grow from 6.5 to 9 million passengers annually, although plans to extend its Saturday opening hours have been rejected.
Airports & Networks

Passenger traffic in UAE airports increased by 14.2% in the first half of 2024.
Air Transport

Qatar Airways Group has acquired a 25% stake in Southern Africa’s premier independent regional carrier, Airlink.
Aerospace

Saudia continues to top the global list for on-time performance (OTP), achieving this for the second time consecutively.
Air Transport

IndiGo will launch a new direct route connecting New Delhi and Vijayawada from September 14.
Airports & Networks

Qatar Airways has launched additional flights to London, UK; Male, the Maldives; Miami, USA; and Tokyo, Japan for the 2024-2025 season.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey, Christine Boynton
Alaska Airlines’ planned $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines has cleared a key regulatory hurdle.
Airlines & Lessors