Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has strengthened its commitment to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through a new partnership with Swiss technology company Metafuels. The collaboration aims to support the development and large-scale deployment of viable SAF solutions while reinforcing Switzerland’s position as an innovation hub for sustainable aviation technologies. SWISS and the Lufthansa Group have
United Airlines will resume daily non-stop flights between its Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport hub and Caracas’ Simón Bolívar International Airport from August 11, restoring a key air link between the US and Venezuela after nearly a decade. The carrier previously operated services between the two countries for more than 20 years before suspending flights
IBA, the aviation intelligence and advisory company, has warned that the collapse of Spirit Airlines may signal broader stress across the low-cost carrier (LCC) sector, with the airline’s financial position deteriorating sharply in the year leading up to its failure. Data from IBA’s Insight aviation intelligence platform found that, in 2025, the airline reported a
Satair, an Airbus services company, has relocated its head office to the “Public” building in Ørestad, Copenhagen. The new headquarters, covering around 7,900 m² has been designed as a modern, collaborative workspace to support the company’s expanding global operations and evolving business requirements. The move reflects Satair’s ambition to reinforce its position as a leading
Textron has announced plans to separate its Industrial segment from its core aerospace and defence operations, aiming to sharpen strategic focus and unlock long-term value. The company is exploring several options for the separation, including a potential sale or the creation of an independent, publicly listed entity. The move would result in a streamlined “New
easyJet and Rolls-Royce have announced the successful completion of a major testing milestone using hydrogen as an aviation fuel, marking a significant step towards reducing aviation emissions. In an industry first, the companies tested a modified Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 aircraft engine at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, achieving full take-off power
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
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
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 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,
