IATA announced that passenger traffic fell in March 2021 compared to pre-COVID levels in March 2019 but rose compared to the immediate month prior to February 2021.
A codeshare between Oman Air and low-cost carrier (LCC), SalamAir, seems likely to be the first step in more extensive cooperation between the two companies.
Dassault Aviation launched its new flagship business jet at a special digital unveiling of the clean sheet design Falcon 10X to its key markets around the world today.
Qatar Airways is adding another business class seat type to its line-up. The new seat will be fitted on its Boeing 787-9s, due to make their debut later this year.
IATA has welcomed the agreement by the G20 Tourism Ministers to support the safe restoration of mobility by following the G20 Rome Guidelines for the Future of Tourism.
Bombardier has released its financial results for the first quarter of 2021 and affirmed its full year 2021 financial guidance and delivery expectations of 110-120 aircraft.
Dubai International (DXB) has received recognition in the form of an accreditation in the Airport Council International’s (ACI) Airport Health Accreditation programme ensuring the health and safety of passengers and airport workers.
Airbus has announced the passing of Bernard Ziegler, at the age of 88. Ziegler, one of Airbus’ engineering pioneers, was instrumental in the introduction of the world’s first digital Fly-By-Wire (FBW) and side stick controls in a commercial passenger aircraft with the A320 in 1988.
Emirates SkyCargo is marking the first anniversary of loading urgently required PPE, related supplies and other vital cargo on the seats and inside the overhead bins of its Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments to ensure that high costs for COVID-19 testing don’t put travel out of reach for individuals and families.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released March 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand continued to outperform pre-COVID levels (March 2019) with demand up 4.4%. Middle Eastern carriers see a 9.2% rise in cargo volumes in March.
On Thursday, April 29, the Kouga and Swinburne nature reserves in South Africa welcomed three lions, one lioness and three cubs. This involved a three-day trip with the help of Qatar Airways Cargo from Kiev to Doha and Johannesburg so that the lions could walk on grass for the first time in their lives.
Increased concern over the safety of VIPs or strategic commanders on the move against drones or remotely triggered IEDs has seen investment in electronic warfare systems to defend against such threats.
Turkey’s TAV Airports and Kazakhstan Infrastructure Fund have completed the buy-out of Almaty Airport, Kazakhstan’s main aviation gateway and an important junction on the modern Silk Road.
Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) and Passenger Experience Conference (PEC) will transition to a virtual event in 2021, taking place September 14 – 16.
Three Qatar Airways Cargo Boeing 777 freighters departed on Sunday to India carrying approximately 300 tonnes of medical supplies from around the world to support COVID-19 relief efforts.
UAE aerostructures manufacturer Strata is to enter the business aviation sector thanks to an offset agreement between the Tawazun Economic Council and Swiss airframer Pilatus.
