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It also amended the types of fuel that fall within the ambit of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and proposed a new fund to accelerate their introduction.

The Faroe Islands’ national carrier Atlantic Airways is looking to connect with the U.S. East Coast.

The Indian startup LCC will be an all-Boeing 737 MAX operator.

The carrier is only starting one new service in its 2022/23 winter schedule.

Airlines are more likely to add frequencies or restart routes as COVID-19 restrictions ease.

Host of issues are leading European airlines to scale back summer plans.

Asia-Pacific airports are “working in the right direction,” learning lessons from Europe to upgrade infrastructure and bulk up staffing to tackle the imminent surge in passengers, aviation industry IT provider SITA says.

Emirates said it expects a busy summer and is set to operate as scheduled over the peak travel season.

Middle Eastern carriers are gearing up for an increase of services to Australia as the Australian authorities have lifted all COVID-19 travel restrictions.

The carrier beat out JetBlue Airways and Alaska Airlines for the runway timings.

The carrier will serve four North American markets by year end.

The near-term ceiling on passenger numbers at AMS will hurt business, the Serbian flag carrier maintains.

The key Latin American aviation market is reporting domestic growth.

The U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) has awarded Spirit Airlines 16 peak-hour slots at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), capping off a nearly three-year contest to determine the fate of the vacant slots at the crowded New York metropolitan area airport.

Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport has been forced to impose short-term capacity limits over the summer season, in an attempt to manage the perfect storm of staff shortages and swiftly returning travel demand that, in common with many other airports, has led to disruption.

Midway through 2022, the priority for advanced air mobility companies is on certifying aircraft, but just as important is sizing the future market and where the vehicles will be located.

Kuwait Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with SriLankan Airlines.

Saudia launches direct flights from Jeddah to Barcelona in partnership with The Air Connectivity Programme.

Singapore Airlines expects to reach 81% of pre-pandemic capacity by the end of the year as it piles on additional frequencies to India and Japan to meet strong demand.

Lufthansa’s passengers already have access to the German air-rail connection Star has tapped.

The regional airline sees strong leisure and VFR demand for flights to Newquay.

SKY Express has similar deals with American Airlines and other carriers.

The airline is already operating to Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands.

The LCC is growing its offerings from Northern Ireland.

Airport International Group announced that Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) has become the first in the Middle East to achieve Level 4+ ‘Transition’ of the Airport Carbon Accreditation Programme.