Air Transport

Saudia Group has said it played a 'key role' during the Hajj Season 2023.

Flydubai is to launch flights to Mombasa from 17 January 2024.

Etihad Cargo will offer customers and partners more belly hold cargo capacity across the carrier's global network from this September.

The top air cargo service provider in Africa, Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services, is building Africa’s largest e-commerce hub at a cost of $50 million at its facility in Addis Ababa.

International passenger carriage figures for Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines are still down compared to pre-pandemic levels.

The sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market is on track to be worth $131.12 billion by 2033, more than a 100-fold increase from $1.29 billion in 2023.

The European Union is looking to invest in African SAF projects through its Global Gateway infrastructure fund.

Listen in as editors discuss how China's international aviation market recovery has progressed since pandemic-era rules have been eased.

IATA is urging Mexico’s government to engage with the industry prior to unilaterally deciding to further reduce capacity at Mexico City International (MEX).

The additional aircraft would enable expansion of a planned Airlander network from Spain into the Mediterranean.

The FAA wants an initial report within 24 months.

Flight attendants at American Airlines have authorized potential strike action, in a nearly unanimous vote.

Argentine LCC Flybondi has taken delivery of its 13th Boeing 737-800 as it captured an 18% share of the country’s domestic passengers in July of 2023.

A first-of-a-kind coalition includes Delta Air Lines, water treatment company Ecolab, power utility Xcel Energy and Bank of America.

The grant has been provided by Enova SF, Norway’s Ministry of Climate and Environment.

International demand has undoubtedly surged back—as evidenced by soaring average fares and profits for many Asia-Pacific carriers.

A new version of the Superjet 100 has taken off for the first time from the airfield at Yakovlev’s factory in Komsomolsk-on-Amur, in Russia’s Far East.

The appointment of a new COO follows Figeac Aero’s decision to improve integration of purchasing, production and commercial functions under a single supervisor.

The positive results are not a one-off, TAP's new CEO Luis Rodrigues said, adding that the carrier has seen eight quarters in a row with positive EBITA figures.

Training is expected to start in December.

Philippines’ Cebu Pacific is looking at options to acquire Boeing aircraft to address supply chain issues faced by its all-Airbus fleet.

Emirates has achieved IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) Stage One and the IEnvA Illegal Wildlife Trade module certifications.

Emirates is launching an interview with UAE astronaut Dr Sultan AlNeyadi live from space, which will be streamed on its Emirates ice channel.

dnata has partnered with logistics technology solutions provider Speedcargo to deliver cargo services to Etihad Cargo at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN).

India’s Civil Aviation Ministry says the agreement signed with New Zealand covers “new routes, codeshare services, traffic rights and capacity entitlement.”