Air Transport

By Thierry Dubois
Airbus is establishing a ZEROe development center in Stade, Germany, focusing on composite materials for hydrogen systems such as liquid hydrogen tanks.
Sustainability

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Lufthansa has offered concessions in its effort to win approval from the European Commission for its proposed ITA Airways purchase.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Airline lessor Avolon said market conditions were strengthening as it gave an update on 2023 activities.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
The airline is being privatized to meet the growing demand for air travel and reduce the Kazakhstan government's involvement in the civil aviation industry.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Passenger volume for the Chinese New Year is expected to exceed 2019 levels to reach 80 million, due to relaxed travel restrictions and a longer holiday period.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Asia Pacific regulators are taking different approaches to the U.S. FAA’s recent order to ground the Boeing 737-9, although the effects are largely minimal.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Pierre-Yves Huerre took on the leadership of the BEA as of Jan. 1 for a period of five years, replacing Remi Jouty.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Aaron Karp
Male’s Velana International Airport (MLE) will open a new domestic terminal this year and is also planning an additional terminal dedicated to LCCs.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Perth will become South African Airways’ second intercontinental destination since the carrier exited a business rescue process.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
The airline has finalized a deal with Airbus for 18 A350-1000s and 15 A321neos.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Chittagong will become Saudia’s second destination in Bangladesh.
Airports & Networks

Emirates is celebrating 20 years of service in Ghana. Its inaugural flight was in January 2004 at Kotoka International Airport using an A330-200 aircraft.
Air Transport

Emirates Airlines will deploy an A380 on two flights to and from Vienna.
Air Transport

IATA has released data for November 2023 global air cargo markets indicating the strongest year-on-year growth in roughly two years.
Air Transport

Saudia Group has launchd Saudia Hajj and Umrah, a subsidiary dedicated to enhancing the pilgrims’ experience.
Airports & Networks

Oman Air has been named the most punctual airline in the Middle East and Africa for 2023, scoring an outstanding 92.5% On-Time Performance (OTP).
Air Transport

Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services has commenced a freighter service to Casablanca, Morocco as of today, January 09, 2024.
Air Transport

By Alan Dron
Lufthansa Group's Italian regional subsidiary, Air Dolomiti, is in the throes of expanding its fleet of rival Embraer E190s.
Small Narrowbody Jets

Aviation Week Network Staff
In 2023 Russia’s airlines expanded their fleets suitable for restricted international operations, which became the main driver for passenger traffic growth.
Airlines & Lessors

By Michael Bruno
The raw materials and labor pain points of recent years have eased, but supply chain issues have metastasized.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Sean Broderick
Figuring out what happened with four bolts on the Alaska Airlines accident flight 737 MAX is emerging as a key task in NTSB's probe.
Safety, Ops & Regulation