Following a strong summer travel season, aviation market intelligence and advisory company, IBA, forecasts that global airline Revenue Passenger Kilometres (RPKs) will pass the 9 trillion mark for the first time ever in 2024. This represents a 4.2% increase on the previous record of 8.6 trillion RPKs in 2019. Steady GDP growth in many global
SITA is installing its cutting-edge Smart Path technology across nine Indian airports, in collaboration with the Airports Authority of India (AAI). As part of the wider DigiYatra initiative, this partnership marks a significant milestone in Indian aviation, introducing SITA’s contactless boarding system to enhance efficiency and streamline the passenger experience. AAI will deploy SITA’s advanced
TotalEnergies and Air France-KLM have signed a landmark agreement for the supply of up to 1.5 million tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) over the next decade, until 2035. This contract represents one of the largest SAF purchase deals ever signed by Air France-KLM. The new agreement builds on a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed
Airbus is responding to the forecasted demand for an additional 2.3 million trained workers in the airline services sector over the next 20 years by constructing a new aviation training campus. According to the latest Airbus Global Services forecast, this expansion will support airlines’ crew training needs, aid in the introduction of new Airbus aircraft
Etihad Cargo, the logistics arm of Etihad Airways, and SF Airlines, a subsidiary of SF Holding, have revealed plans for a landmark joint venture, marking a historic milestone in the 40-year diplomatic relationship between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and China. On September 18, a meeting took place at SF Airlines’ headquarters in Shenzhen, where
The U.S. Department of Transportation has granted approval for Alaska Airlines to proceed with its US$1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, setting the stage for the first major U.S. airline merger in nearly ten years. However, the approval comes with a set of conditions designed to protect consumers and preserve services to and within Hawaii.
Satair, an Airbus Services company and a front-runner in the commercial aerospace aftermarket, has announced the opening of its new Logistics & Service Centre in Hamburg, Germany. Situated in the Wilhelmsburg area, the 56,500 m² facility is the largest warehouse within the Airbus Group, marking a significant expansion of Satair’s global presence. The new centre
Textron Aviation has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its new safety management system (SMS) implementation plan, which supports the design and manufacturing of its Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft. This new approval complements the company’s already FAA-accepted SMS programme for the maintenance and support of these iconic aircraft, highlighting Textron Aviation’s commitment
Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) have signed a master research agreement (MRA) to collaborate on sustainable aviation research. The partnership will explore advanced materials, hydrogen propulsion, advanced manufacturing, and industrial design. Over the next five years, Collins Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney, both part of RTX, will work
Air Canada released on Sunday, September 15, that it had secured a tentative four-year collective agreement with its pilots’ union, avoiding an impending strike or lockout. This last-minute deal was reached just before the airline was set to start cancelling flights, with a complete shutdown planned for 12:01 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, September 18. With
