The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects 7.8 billion passengers to travel in 2036, a near doubling of the 4 billion air travelers expected to fly this year. The prediction is based on a 3.6% average Compound Annual Growth…
The Mexican carrier Interjet is interested in acquiring Russian MS-21 aircraft, company president Miguel Aleman Velasco told RIA Novosti. "We are very interested in the MC-21, because its components are lighter, it consumes less fuel"¦ Its engines are from…
GATWICK has scooped three top awards at separate ceremonies. It won: – Airport of the Year at the National Transport Awards – Global environmental award for its world-first waste plant at the Digital Impact Awards – Digital In-house Team…
Joan Robinson-Berry, vice president and general manager of Boeing [NYSE: BA] South Carolina, received the 2017 Achievement Award at Women in Aerospace’s annual awards ceremony last night. «We are incredibly proud of Joan and the recognition she is receiving…
The aviation industry may have a major crisis on its hands, as the number of pilots needed to fly commercial airliners is dwindling. Between 2017 and 2036, about 640,000 new pilots will be needed to fly commercial airplanes worldwide,…
Since the airline started to take delivery of new Boeing 737MAX 8 aircraft, there has been widespread speculation that it would use the planes "“ which can fly 500 nautical miles farther than its 737-800s "“ to begin service….
SYDNEY Australia will introduce random searches of workers entering and inside its airports as it increases security after a recent foiled terrorism plot, officials said. «These measures strengthen existing controls to ensure airport workers are authorised, properly identified and…
Aerolineas Argentinas launched a promotional push to extend its reach into North America, using its codeshare relationship with Delta as a springboard to penetrate the American airline market. The Argentinean airline has decided this is its big moment"”time for…
United Airlines shares plunged 12% after CEO Oscar Munoz told investors the company has dug itself into «a little bit of a competitive hole.» During an earnings call Thursday morning, Munoz and other company executives faced a firestorm of…
Viva Aerobus, Mexico"™s ultra-low-cost airline, continues to diversify its expanding flight offerings. For the first time, Viva offers Cancun-Chicago charter flights (with 1 weekly frequency starting on Feb. 17, 2018) and Cancun-New York-Newark charter flights (with 1 weekly frequency…
