At its Capital Markets Day in Munich, the Lufthansa Group unveiled a sweeping strategic overhaul, setting out ambitious financial targets and announcing deep job cuts as part of a push towards sharper efficiency and higher shareholder returns. The airline group reaffirmed its intent to reshape its organisational and operational structures, aiming for tighter integration between
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), in partnership with Worley Consulting, has published a study confirming that sufficient sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) feedstock exists to enable the airline industry to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. All feedstocks considered meet strict sustainability requirements, avoiding any impact on land use. The report concludes that the availability
The GE Aerospace Foundation has announced a new partnership with United Way Bengaluru (UWBe) to launch the Next Engineers programme in India’s technology hub. The initiative, beginning in early 2026, will give students in Bengaluru greater access to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education while strengthening the pipeline of future engineering leaders. Next Engineers
Rolls-Royce has been chosen by the European Union’s Clean Aviation programme to lead one of twelve new projects aimed at decarbonising aviation. The programme will provide funding of about €945 million (US$1.1 billion). It supports new aircraft concepts and advanced propulsion systems. The focus is on creating a sustainable and climate-neutral future for aviation. The
Gatwick Airport’s £2.2bn (US$3 bn) second runway scheme has been approved by transport secretary Heidi Alexander, giving the West Sussex hub the green light to expand capacity by an additional 100,000 flights each year. The privately financed project will see Gatwick’s emergency runway shifted 12 metres north, enabling it to handle narrow-bodied aircraft such as
Atech, a company within the Embraer Group, has signed a contract with Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) to replace South Africa’s current Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM) system. The state-owned ATNS is responsible for air navigation across South Africa. The new solution will be installed at the main Air Traffic Control Centre at OR
Delta Air Lines has announced a strategic partnership with Maeve Aerospace to support the development of the MAEVE Jet, a new hybrid-electric aircraft for regional flights. The aircraft is designed to cut fuel consumption and emissions by up to 40% compared with current regional aircraft using conventional jet fuel. Emissions could be reduced further when
MRO Japan, an MRO provider based in Japan, has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airborne Capital, a specialist aircraft lessor and asset manager. The agreement marks the beginning of a strategic partnership designed to strengthen MRO Japan’s end-of-lease service offerings for selected airline clients within Japan and parts of Asia. Under this
Korean Air and Boeing have announced a new strategic collaboration agreement centred on developing advanced predictive maintenance analytics methodologies and software. The agreement, unveiled during MRO Asia-Pacific 2025 in Singapore, is designed to bolster operational performance, aircraft reliability, maintenance efficiency, and safety across Korean Air’s expanding fleet. As part of the agreement, Korean Air’s predictive
TAT Technologies has announced the consolidation of its three business units—TAT Limco, TAT Piedmont, and TAT Israel—into a single unified brand: TAT Technologies. This strategic move is designed to strengthen the company’s operational cohesion, streamline communication and provide customers with a more seamless and integrated experience. The unification brings together the company’s expertise across key
