Air Transport

By Aaron Karp
Volatile costs and inconsistent government regulations thwart the region’s airlines.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Qatar Airways has posted record annual profits driven by strong demand in Asia-Pacific and the return to service of a large part of its Airbus A350 fleet.
Airlines & Lessors

Emirates recently welcomed 101 year old centenarian and seasoned traveller Rachida Smati onboard its flight to Algiers.
Air Transport

Flydubai inaugurated its operations to Islamabad and Lahore in Pakistan on July 1. This marks the start of the carrier’s daily services to Islamabad and Lahore.
Airports & Networks

IATA has released data for May 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand.
Air Transport

Ethiopian Airlines has commenced four times-weekly new flight services to Warsaw, Poland, via Athens.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
A selection of new routes starting in July, including long-haul service to Europe by LATAM Airlines Group, Qantas Airways and Air China.
Airports & Networks

Routes 360 members share their latest insights and notable developments this week.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
Ravn Alaska CEO Rob McKinney's abrupt departure casts doubt on stalled plans to launch an affiliate transpacific carrier.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Graham Warwick
Three years on from their commitment, airlines are frustrated, particularly over the hurdles to greater sustainable aviation fuel uptake.
Sustainability

By Joe Anselmo, Sean Broderick, Jens Flottau
Editors unpack a week that started with a unique media briefing at Boeing's Renton facility and ended with the purchase of Spirit AeroSystems.
Check 6

VIRGIN AUSTRALIA took delivery of 737-8 (66644) on lease from DAE Capital.
Air Transport

FREEBIRD AIRLINES, Turkey leased ex-Interjet A320-200 (3514) with CFM56s from Macquarie AirFinance.
Air Transport

BLUEBIRD AIRWAYS, Iceland leased ex-Corendon 737-800 (33022) from Avolon.
Air Transport

HELVETIC AIRWAYS, Switzerland leased second ex-Azul E195 (491) from Azorra.
Air Transport

Tore Jenssen to Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Wideroe, Norway.
Air Transport

Ben Pughe-Morgan to Chief Investment Officer of Hanwha Aviation, Singapore (effective August 2024).
Air Transport

EMIRATES plans in August to debut 777s with refurbished cabins on services to Geneva, Tokyo Haneda and Brussels.
Air Transport

PORTER AIRLINES sold second E195-E2 (137) to Elevate Capital Partners for leaseback as part of deal for four.
Air Transport

AEROLINEE SICILIANE secured $26.7m financing for May 2025 startup out of Comiso Airport with leased A320s.
Air Transport

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