Donal O'Shea will lead the new office in Manila

ABL Aviation expands Asia footprint with Manila technical hub

April 28, 2026

ABL Aviation has opened a new technical office in Manila, reinforcing its presence in the Asia-Pacific region as airline demand continues to recover despite ongoing aircraft supply constraints. The facility will operate as a dedicated technical hub, supporting aircraft inspections, lease management and technical oversight across the company’s expanding Asian portfolio. The Manila office complements

Fuel volatility keeps pressure on airline margins

April 22, 2026

Analysis from IBA, the aviation intelligence and advisory company, shows that jet fuel prices remain around 54% above pre-conflict levels (as of April 8), despite easing from a peak of US$114 per barrel on April 8, to approximately US$94 on April 9, following a temporary stabilisation in global markets. IBA notes that this continued volatility

Lyon Saint Exupéry airport © VINCI Airports

VINCI Airports tops 74 million passengers in Q1

April 17, 2026

More than 74 million passengers travelled through the VINCI Airports network in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 1.5% increase compared with the same period in 2025. This performance underscores the resilience and geographical diversity of the network amid a backdrop of geopolitical disruption. While the conflict in the Middle East and tensions between

Lufthansa fast-tracks cuts amid rising kerosene costs

April 17, 2026

Lufthansa Group is accelerating the implementation of its corporate strategy in response to sharply rising kerosene prices—now more than double pre-Iran war levels—and increasing pressures from labour disputes. An initial package of measures has been approved, including reductions to short-, medium- and long-haul flight programmes, alongside steps towards earlier fleet modernisation. As an immediate measure,

Signing of the MoU between Embraer and CIAC © Embraer

Embraer and CIAC deepen ties to elevate Colombia’s aerospace ambitions

April 10, 2026

Embraer and Colombia’s Aeronautical Industry Corporation (CIAC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the FIDAE airshow, signalling a potential expansion of industrial and technical collaboration aimed at strengthening Colombia’s aerospace sector. The agreement builds on an established relationship between the two organisations and opens the door to deeper cooperation across Embraer’s defence and

Daher wins new Safran logistics and MRO contracts

April 9, 2026

Daher has been awarded two new logistics contracts by Safran, covering operations in Germany and France, with activities set to begin in April 2026. The agreements include managing a warehouse for Safran Nacelles in Hamburg and establishing a dedicated MRO and AOG logistics platform for Safran Electronics & Defense in the Île-de-France region. These projects

Portuguese carrier TAP is being put up for sale by the government

Air France–KLM and Lufthansa submit non-binding offers for TAP Air Portugal

April 3, 2026

The long-anticipated privatisation process of TAP Air Portugal (TAP) has entered a decisive phase, as two of Europe’s largest airline groups—Air France–KLM and Lufthansa Group—have formally submitted non-binding offers for the Portuguese flag carrier. The development marks a significant step in the restructuring of Europe’s aviation landscape, with TAP positioned as a strategically valuable asset

Delta will introduce Amazon Leo on hundreds of Delta aircraft

Delta to roll out Amazon Leo for Next-Gen In-Flight Connectivity

April 1, 2026

Delta Air Lines (Delta) will introduce Amazon Leo across hundreds of its aircraft, beginning with an initial rollout on 500 planes from 2028, while working with Amazon to expand its popular Delta Sync Wi-Fi and seatback experiences—enhancing personalisation and onboard connectivity for customers. The agreement builds on the existing collaboration between Amazon Web Services (AWS)

ITA Airways is now fully integrated into the Star Alliance’s global network

ITA Airways joins Star Alliance network

April 1, 2026

Star Alliance has officially welcomed ITA Airways as its newest member, marking the completion of the Italian carrier’s integration into the world’s largest airline alliance. ITA Airways celebrated its entry with a ceremony at the Piazza di Spagna Lounge in Rome Fiumicino Airport’s Terminal 3. The event was led by ITA Airways Chief Executive Officer

dnata rebrands Italian operations after full integration

March 31, 2026

dnata, the global air and travel services provider, has completed the integration of its Italian ground handling business into its global organisation, with all operations now conducted under the dnata brand. This milestone follows dnata’s full acquisition of its Italian ground services subsidiary, previously operating as Airport Handling, after progressively increasing its shareholding in recent

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