In comments to the UK Transport Select Committee, IATA Regional Vice President for Europe, Rafael Schvartzman, called for Air Passenger Duty to be cut on UK domestic return journeys, in order to encourage the regional connectivity that an expanded…
We are pleased to send you herewith the latest quarterly Cargo Market Analysis. Key points: Air freight tonne kilometres (FTKs) grew by a strong 8.8% year-on-year in the three months ended October, with industry reports indicating that demand has…
Boeing (NYSE: BA), Neos and AerCap today celebrated the delivery of the leisure carrier’s first Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Neos is leasing the 787-9 through an agreement with AerCap and becomes the first Italian operator of the airplane. «With a…
The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport experienced a power outage around 1:00 p.m. ET Sunday afternoon, stranding thousands of travelers and grounding as many as 100 flights, reports ABC News. An underground fire caused extensive damage to Georgia Power"™s electrical facilities…
A new study published by Routes shows that the one-hour flight between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro is the busiest air route in South America. More than four million people travelled the 378 kilometre distance between São Paulo…
RYANAIR pilots last night dramatically called off their planned pre-Christmas strike after airline management agreed to recognise trade union Impact as their representatives. Following a tense standoff over the weekend, the union said pilots had suspended their one-day strike…
The arrival of flight AC1942 at Lima’s Jorge Chávez International Airport this morning marks the successful launch Air Canada’s non-stop service between Montreal and Lima, Peru, Montreal’s first year-round link to the southern hemisphere. The twice weekly flights will…
Mexico"™s formerly largest and flagship airline, Mexicana de Aviación, was one of the longest-running airlines in the world. After almost 90 years of service, the airline ceased operations indefinitely, ending its streak as the longest running airline in Mexican…
Three unruly Japanese passengers have been blacklisted by China Airlines and are facing legal action by the airline. A China Airlines flight last week from Taiwan to Bangkok was forced to turn back to Taoyuan International Airport after alleged…
Delta Air Lines today placed an order with Airbus for 100 of the manufacturer"™s modern A321neo ACF (Airbus Cabin Flex configuration) aircraft. The U.S.-based carrier selected the largest member of Airbu"™ single-aisle Family to meet Delta"™s future requirements for…
