IATA AGM 2025

After establishing a presence in Northeast Asia, HK Express is turning its focus toward China and Southeast Asia for the next phase of its network development.

Cathay Pacific has entered into an agreement with Sinopec to supply SAF to Hong Kong airport to be blended and used for some Cathay flights.

Ethiopian Airlines has acquired a pair of new Airbus A350-900s, helping to keep the carrier's growth strategy on track, CEO Mesfin Tasew said.

Taiwan’s China Airlines has announced an interline arrangement with Southwest Airlines .

Batik Air Malaysia is planning a significant boost to Australasian services as a key part of efforts to expand international connecting traffic, the CEO says.

The CCO of Garuda Indonesia expects the airline to finalize discussions with sovereign wealth fund Danantara which should unlock funding for fleet expansion.

IATA head Willie Walsh blasted tariffs, lags in ATC modernization and SAF development, and what he calls the EU's "great green scam.”

The U.S. has suspended sales of aircraft technologies to China for use by state-owned commercial aircraft manufacturer Comac, industry sources say.

IndiGo is moving to boost its international operation, with a follow-on order for Airbus A350s and a new partnership deal to increase connecting opportunities.

EgyptAir has signed a deal with lessor AerCap to extend its Boeing 777-300ER leases and is refurbishing cabins on some of its Boeing 737-800s and Airbus A330-200s.

Emirates Airline President Tim Clark says he is “cautiously optimistic” about Boeing's ability to deliver Emirates' first 777X by late 2026 or early 2027.

IndiGo has signed a memorandum of understanding with Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport to build a new maintenance hangar there.

IATA's annual general meeting in India comes amid regional political tensions and major uncertainty around global trade, supply chain and demand.

Air India’s and IndiGo’s ambitious growth plans have have hit some unexpected roadblocks, and aircraft-makers and suppliers are slowing things down.

With the IATA AGM in India and Aviation Week’s Engine Leasing, Trading & Finance events imminent, Flight Friday looks at Indian narrowbody engine flight hours.