Fraport has released that Frankfurt Airport welcomed 5.7 million passengers in June 2026, a decline of 1.7% compared with the same month last year. Demand remained strong for destinations in southern and northern Europe, while long-haul traffic increased to the Far East, Africa and Latin America. Passenger traffic to the Middle East continued to recover
AMAC Aerospace has launched AMAC Academy, a new aircraft maintenance training programme designed to develop highly skilled maintenance professionals through hands-on, industry-focused training at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg. The first intake is scheduled for January 2027. Based at the facilities of AMAC Aerospace Switzerland AG, the academy has been developed in line with EASA Part-147 and FOCA
Pan Am Flight Academy has signed a strategic cooperation and representation agreement with EPA Training Center in Brazil, Latin America’s largest regional aircraft simulator training provider. The partnership establishes Pan Am Flight Academy’s commercial presence in Curitiba, Paraná, strengthening its position in the Latin American aviation market and supporting its ongoing international expansion. Under the
Airbus expects long-term demand for air travel to remain strong over the next two decades, driven by urbanisation, economic growth and the continued expansion of the global middle class, according to its 2026-2045 Global Market Forecast. The aircraft manufacturer predicts that growth will increasingly come from smaller cities rather than major metropolitan centres. Rising incomes,
Aviation is preparing to handle twice as many passengers within a generation without doubling the number of airports, aircraft or border staff, according to SITA’s Impact Report 2025, which highlights technology as the key enabler of future growth. With the industry expected to carry eight billion passengers a year within the next 20 to 25
dnata, a global air and travel services provider, has secured a new seven-year ground handling licence at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), reinforcing its long-term position at one of Europe’s busiest aviation hubs. The licence was awarded following a competitive public tender by Schiphol and enables dnata to continue delivering high-quality ground handling services as the
Lufthansa Cargo has completed the ALPHA construction phase of its LCCevo infrastructure programme at Frankfurt Airport, marking a major milestone in the modernisation of its cargo hub. Covering around 80,000 m² – roughly the size of 11 football pitches – the project will transform the Lufthansa Cargo Center (LCC) into Europe’s most modern air cargo
BETA Technologies and Surf Air Mobility have launched a six-to-eight-week electric aircraft demonstration programme in Hawaiʻi, marking a key milestone in the development of commercial electric aviation for regional passenger and cargo services. The initiative supported by Hawaiian Airlines, will see BETA’s ALIA CTOL electric aircraft conduct demonstration flights across the islands to assess the
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Airlines Technical Pool (IATP) have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at improving airlines’ access to aircraft parts and enhancing supply chain transparency. The initiative comes as the aviation industry continues to grapple with supply chain disruption, component shortages and the rising costs associated with delays. Stuart
Qantas will launch the world’s first non-stop flights between Sydney and London in October 2027, featuring the new Airbus A350-1000ULR. This will mark the first time the Kangaroo Route has been operated direct from Australia’s east coast. The announcement coincides with the unveiling of Qantas’ first Airbus A350-1000ULR at Airbus’ Toulouse facility. Developed under Project
