IBA, the aviation market intelligence and advisory company, reports that North America is currently the only global region on track to meet the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s (ICAO) cleaner-energy goal for 2030: a 5% reduction in CO₂ emissions from international aviation through the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and other clean-energy sources. All other
Safran has announced the creation of Safran Tech UK, the group’s first Research and Technology (R&T) centre outside France. The move forms part of Safran’s strategy to support its growing presence in the United Kingdom and marks the first step in the global expansion of its R&T activities. With a 90-year history in the country,
Saab and Airservices Australia have signed a master service agreement covering the airports in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, reinforcing a long-standing commitment between the two organisations. Under the agreement, Airservices Australia will deploy Saab’s advanced tower automation system, incorporating the latest version of the Saab Integrated Air Traffic Control Suite (I-ATS), which will be
Willis Sustainable Fuels UK (WSF), a subsidiary of Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC), and the Green Finance Institute (GFI), an independent adviser to governments and investors, have launched a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project accelerator. The initiative is designed to progress WSF’s pioneering SAF project at Wilton International in Teesside to ‘Final Investment Decision’ and
According to reporting by The Indian Express, IndiGo, India’s largest airline, faced significant flight disruptions in recent days, driven primarily by a shortage of crew following the introduction of new rest and duty regulations. The situation worsened on Tuesday, December 2, and Wednesday December 3, with widespread delays and a sharp rise in cancellations across
Fraport Brasil S.A. Aeroporto de Fortaleza, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fraport AG and operator of Fortaleza Airport, has secured the concession to operate Jericoacoara Airport (JJD) in north-eastern Brazil. The win follows a public bidding process under the Brazilian government’s AmpliAR programme, which aims to integrate regional airports into existing concession structures. Fraport Brasil
SAS and Aeromexico have announced an expansion of their partnership through a new codeshare agreement effective December 1, 2025. The deal significantly broadens network access for customers of both airlines, strengthening links between Mexico and Scandinavia while delivering smoother travel options and enhanced loyalty benefits. Under the agreement, SAS travellers can now reach Mexico City
Airbus has issued a progress update following the Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) released on November 28, which called for immediate precautionary action across a segment of the in-service A320-family fleet. The AOT required operators to implement a mandatory software update designed to prevent a rare but serious flight-control malfunction triggered under specific atmospheric conditions. According
Ryanair has confirmed it will close its Prime subscription scheme from November 28, bringing an end to an eight-month trial that failed to deliver the financial return the airline expected. While the programme will shut to new customers, the 55,000 existing Prime members will continue to receive monthly low-fare offers until their memberships expire in
IBA, the aviation market intelligence and advisory company, reports that airline capacity to North America (scheduled seats) for Thanksgiving 2025 is up 2.0% year on year, led by a 2.8% increase from full-service carriers. However, despite this uplift, airline profitability continues to decline, with operating margins tightening across both full-service and low-cost segments. Data from
