Key points: The initial Q2 2018 data point to a moderate squeeze on airline profitability compared to the same quarter a year ago. However, industry-wide cash flow generation increased this quarter compared with Q2 2017. Global airline share prices…
Avianca Holdings had an unadjusted net loss of $35.7 million for the 2018 second quarter, reversed from a $10.6 million net profit in 2Q 2017, as the Colombia-based company faced currency volatility, increased fuel prices, infrastructure disruptions and continuing…
Pigs might fly, but they shouldn’t do so as service animals Southwest Airlines has updated its policies governing passengers traveling with service and support animals. In doing so, the Dallas-based airline joins fellow US carriers American Airlines, Atlanta-based Delta…
Boeing [NYSE: BA] will acquire Millennium Space Systems, a provider of agile, flight-proven small-satellite solutions, under an acquisition agreement that will expand Boeing’s satellite and space portfolio, talent and capabilities. «Millennium Space Systems’ expertise in vertically-integrated small-satellite solutions perfectly…
IATA cautions against reregulation and calls for improved adherence to global standards at June’s annual convention in Sydney. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) annual review, published in conjunction with its 74th Annual General Meeting held in Sydney in…
Delta’s focus on bolstering its international travel continues with a new emphasis on Africa. Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE: DAL) said Wednesday it entered into a codeshare partnership with Kenya Airways on flights to and from Kenya Airways’ hub…
The first ACJ320neo[i] has been assembled on programme, fitted with CFM International LEAP-1A engines and painted in ACJ house-colours, in preparation for a first flight in the coming weeks. After delivery to Acropolis Aviation of the UK in the…
Lufthansa Cargo has started selling Brussels Airlines’ belly capacity, expanding its presence in Africa. The first Brussels aircraft carrying cargo sold by Lufthansa will takeoff on September 1, but can be pre-booked 30 days in advance. The deal means…
Curaçao Tourist Board (CTB), Curaçao Airport Partners (CAP), Curaçao Airport Holding (CAH) and Curaçao Hospitality and Tourism Association (CHATA) are pleased to announce a 2nd non-stop service of Air Canada from Montreal to Curaçao during the winter season 2018…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the inaugural Global Airport and Passenger Symposium (GAPS) will address the challenge of improving the passengers experience as demand rises. The primary drivers of change are expected to be data-driven technology…