In a year marked by global disruption and intense industry competition, Qatar Airways Cargo has achieved its strongest financial results since the COVID-19 pandemic, posting a 17.4% rise in cargo revenue and transporting 1.5 million tonnes of chargeable weight. The airline attributes this success to its bold strategic direction, continual innovation, and unwavering operational reliability,
easyJet has unveiled plans to open a new three-aircraft base at Newcastle Airport in March 2026, marking a significant step in its continued UK expansion. The move is expected to create approximately 130 direct jobs for pilots, cabin crew, and engineers, and support around 1,200 UK jobs in total. This new base, easyJet’s 11th in
On 22 May, Latvian airline airBaltic, alongside key stakeholders, officially inaugurated the new Baltic Cargo Hub at RIX Riga Airport. The facility, covering 6,895 m², is now one of the largest air cargo handling centres in the Baltics. Strategically located adjacent to the cargo apron, the hub is equipped with advanced semi-automated material handling systems
Global air cargo volumes saw a notable recovery in mid-May, with a 6% week-on-week (WoW) increase in tonnages during week 20 (12–18 May), largely driven by a resurgence from Asia Pacific. This rebound follows a recent softening of US-China trade tensions and the end of holiday disruptions in Japan and South Korea. According to WorldACD
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (De Havilland Canada) has launched a new wholly owned subsidiary, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Hellas Ltd., based in Greece. This strategic move reinforces the company’s commitment to enhancing customer support in the region and reflects its confidence in the Greek market. The establishment of De Havilland Canada Hellas strengthens
Aeva®, a frontrunner in next generation sensing and perception systems, has been chosen by Airbus UpNext, a wholly owned Airbus subsidiary established to explore innovative technologies, to supply its state-of-the-art 4D LiDAR technology for the Optimate smart automation demonstrator. Aeva’s distinctive 4D LiDAR technology employs frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) sensing to simultaneously detect both
CAE has unveiled CAE Vienna, its inaugural business aviation training centre in Central Europe, and welcomed its first trainee in April. The facility marks a strategic expansion of CAE’s global training footprint, offering cutting-edge resources for pilots and maintenance professionals alike. The newly opened 8,000 ft² centre is already operational with a Gulfstream G550 full-flight
Industrial action by the Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) is expected to cause significant disruptions to Finnair’s flight operations at Helsinki Airport on Friday, May 16. The four-hour stoppages, which target multiple shifts throughout the day, are set to affect key ground handling and catering services essential to flight operations. According to Finnair, the disruptions will
China has lifted its ban on the delivery of Boeing aircraft to domestic airlines, following a temporary agreement between the United States and China to ease trade tensions through a partial reduction in tariffs, according to Bloomberg News. The decision marks an important shift in the long-running trade dispute between the two nations, which had
In April 2025, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed approximately 5.3 million passengers, marking a 4.8 percent increase compared to the same month the previous year. The airport experienced particularly strong demand for leisure flights to warm-weather destinations such as Italy, Spain, and Türkiye. While passenger numbers rose, cargo volumes in Frankfurt saw a slight decline. The
