Air Transport

Unum Aircraft Seating is exhibiting its planned Unum Two forward-facing business-class seat at AIX as it works toward final certification of its herringbone-configured Unum One model.

Airports are adjusting to changes in passenger and cargo flows as travel patterns shift across global aviation networks, delegates at Routes Asia 2026 heard.

Spring Airlines is relying on a “four avoids” strategy to remain competitive in China’s crowded and cutthroat aviation market.

China’s Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is seeking to expand its international network, with a focus on Asia and Europe.

Thales has launched the upgraded FlytEdge Aura seatback system for IFEC, offering higher performance and better upgradeability.

Airports across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East are maintaining a cautious stance on potential fuel supply disruptions, according to ACI Asia-Pacific.

The Airports Corporation of Vietnam is formulating a relief package for airlines affected by rising operational and fuel costs.

Expliseat is developing the TiSeat S business-class seat for Embraer and Mitsubishi CRJ regional jets, the Paris-based company announced at AIX.

The Xi’an air transport sector has announced an investment to develop the Sinotrans Northwest International Air Freight Distribution Center.

Melbourne Airport is setting its sights on expanding into underserved long-haul markets as advances in aircraft technology improve the viability of new routes.

Shaun Coleman to Vice President Development-Asia Pacific of AerFin.

Prof. Murat Şeker to Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of Turkish Airlines.

Matshela Seshibe was appointed Interim Group CEO of South African Airways after Prof. John Lamola resigned.

Ahmet Olmuştur to Chief Executive Officer of Turkish Airlines.

LONDON HEATHROW handled 6.6m pax in March, up 6.9% vs March '25.

GATE GOURMET acquired TAP Air Portugal's 51% stake in CATERINGPOR.

QANTAS says its first A350-1000ULR was rolled out in Toulouse in preparation for two-month flight test campaign.

DELTA unveiled next-gen Delta One suite for A350-1000s and A330-200/300s, focusing on increased personal space and modern tech with longer lie-flat beds and 24-inch 4K QLED screens, Bluetooth, wireless charging, and USB-C ports.

FLYADEAL began daily Dubai-Riyadh/-Jeddah (A320).

AWESOME CARGO, Mexico took delivery of its third A330-200P2F (1225; ex-Alitalia) following conversion to freighter.

KOREAN AIR had US$160.4m net income for 1Q26 (vs $127.7m in 1Q25) on 14% higher revenues; it has 166 aircraft.

CHINA SOUTHERN AIRLINES leased new 737-8 (66419) from CDB Aviation on top of two A321neos leased in 2025.

ROYAL AIR MAROC leased ex-Xiamen Airlines 787-8 (41542) with GEnx-1Bs from CCB Financial Leasing.

GATE GOURMET acquired TAP Air Portugal's 51% stake in CATERINGPOR

BOC AVIATION executed 36 transactions (10 aircraft deliveries) in 1Q26 vs 158 (11) in 1Q25, ending quarter with owned/managed/committed fleet of 813 aircraft/engines vs 829 a year ago. It raised US$2.5b of debt financing