The WestJet Group has reached a significant achievement with the official completion of its integration of Sunwing Airlines. This marks the culmination of two years of meticulous planning, coordination and collaboration, aimed at enhancing connectivity and delivering greater value to Canadian travellers. Alexis von Hoensbroech, CEO of the WestJet Group, described the achievement as a
Kuehne+Nagel has entered into a strategic partnership with aerospace manufacturer Natilus to explore the potential benefits of introducing blended-wing-body (BWB) aircraft into commercial air freight operations. The collaboration will assess the environmental, economic and operational implications of adopting Natilus’ innovative aircraft design. By drawing on its extensive expertise in air logistics, Kuehne+Nagel will work alongside
United Airlines and the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) have reached a tentative agreement that, if ratified, will deliver industry-leading pay increases along with a range of improvements for the airline’s 28,000 flight attendants. This significant development marks a major milestone in labour relations for the airline and represents a strong step forward in enhancing
In a sector where every moment of downtime can impact passengers and disrupt operations, SITA has unveiled a new satellite service designed to ensure uninterrupted communication for airports and airlines, even under the most challenging conditions. Known as ‘SITA Managed Satellites’, the service enables continuous connectivity during blackouts, natural disasters, or in remote and infrastructure-limited
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
