Air Transport

With a refreshed format and a sharp focus on innovation, sustainability, and next-generation technology, this year’s Dubai Airshow is raising the bar.

Swedish aviation group Braathens has filed for bankruptcy for its Braathens International Airways unit, an Airbus operation flying for tour operators.

Capt. Ahmed Adel has returned to the top job at EgyptAir with a brief to take the carrier to a new performance level over the coming five years.

The latest consolidation in the aircraft leasing market has seen Dubai Aerospace Enterprise move up to the number three slot globally. But that ranking is largely irrelevant, CEO Firoz Tarapore told Alan Dron.

Passengers traveling on United Airlines flights from Sydney to San Francisco are being allowed to bypass re-checking baggage before connecting to another flight

LYON, France – Thales Alenia Space has started to build two reduced-scale proofs of concept for its Stratobus airship, aimed at carrying various payloads for long periods at high altitude.

The minority stake of TAP Air Portugal currently up for sale could be the first part of the airline’s privatization.

Morocco and Rwanda signed a bilateral air services agreement that is set to boost air connectivity and intra-African trade between the two countries.

The Cathay Pacific Group is following through on plans to significantly boost its Mainland China network this year.

Carbon Analysis returns to the Middle East with emissions reductions for Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways all but completely stalled moving into 2025.

Former Icelandic LCC Play, which recently transitioned to wet lease operations, has suspended flights with immediate effect.

Air Austral announced it will retire its fleet of Airbus A220-300s after persistent technical problems with their Pratt & Whitney PW1500G GTF engines.

Lufthansa presented a strategic plan Sept. 29 detailing how it aims to achieve better profit margins in its core airline unit.

Air France and Airbus are once again in court in Paris over the 2009 accident of Air France Flight AF447 in which 228 people died as an appeal trial begins.

Britten-Norman is working to complete its first UK-built Islander in nearly 60 years by March, paving the way for a production ramp-up of the small regional airliner.

From Routes World, Sanya is showcasing its growing international network.

Uzbekistan has taken the lead in the air cargo market of post-Soviet Central Asia, surpassing neighboring Kazakhstan in terms of tonnage.

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

Boeing will be granted delegated authority to issue airworthiness certificates for new 737s and 787s on Sept. 29 following a “thorough” FAA review.

LTH is expected to handle flights from Europe, India, Middle East and North America and expand to Northeast Asia in 2027.

The depth of the chill sent through hydrogen aircraft research by Airbus’ move to delay its zero-emissions aircraft program by 5-10 years has become evident.

Indonesia is shifting its aviation growth strategy to develop international airports beyond its primary hubs of Jakarta and Bali.

Though Abra Group has officially terminated Azul-GOL merger discussions, the holding company is leaving the door open for a renewed attempt.

Macau's Marketing Director Eric Fong spoke with Aviation Week on the sidelines of Routes World in Hong Kong.

Pakistani carrier Airblue says that it has received permission to begin flights to the UK.