Air Transport

Safran Aircraft Engines is upgrading its forging capabilities by investing $176 million in the acquisition of a hydraulic press at a facility in Gennevilliers.

Airbus is designing a reconfigurable area that offers a position for a passenger's personal wheelchair and their companion in the economy cabin.

Airbus is moving forward with the development of a “next generation of first-class experience” for the A350-1000.

Route additions between China and Europe, and expansion into Australia, reflect how airlines are adjusting long-haul networks to address competitive dynamics.

Ontic expects to complete the consolidation of its three UK MRO sites into one facility near Tewkesbury in late 2026 or early 2027.

The Airline Award, which has been reviewed and scored by a panel of editorial judges, focuses on the importance of partnership in achieving successful routes.

Recaro Aircraft Seating is exhibiting a series of new seat treatments at this year's Aircraft Interiors Expo through its R Sphere demonstrator.

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.

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

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

Ahmet Olmuştur to Chief Executive Officer of Turkish Airlines.

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

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

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.