Air Transat is announcing the launch of a new non-stop route between Montreal (YUL) and Istanbul (IST), starting October 29, 2026. Operated year-round on an Airbus A330, the service will run twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. With this…
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has invested more than $523 million in airports nationwide to modernize infrastructure, improve safety and deliver a more efficient travel experience for American families. The Department…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2026 global passenger demand: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was down -3.4% compared to April 2025. Excluding the Middle East, demand increased by 1.2%. Total capacity, measured…
Aviation Week and the International Aviation Club of Washington D.C. (IAC) announces former American Airlines CEO and Chair Doug Parker as the recipient of the 2026 L. Welch Pogue Award for Lifetime Achievement in Aviation. The Award is presented…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased by 4.0% compared to April 2025 levels (+4.0% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available…
JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced its intent to launch nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS) in Maiquetía, Venezuela, marking the airline’s first-ever service to Venezuela. The proposed route remains subject to…
Aer Lingus is marking 90 years of flying as it unveils its newly-restored Iolar aircraft. EI-ABI, known as Iolar (Irish for eagle), is a rare de Havilland DH.84 Dragon, which dates back to 1936. The aircraft flew yesterday from…
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday that he expects the Boeing 737 MAX 7 to be certified this summer and the larger MAX 10 to be approved before the end of the year. FAA Administrator…
As the countdown to the FIFA World Cup – the largest sporting event of 2026 – begins, aviation organisations have launched a partnership to support Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) across the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region. In…
Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) is proud to announce that Queen Beatrix International Airport (Aruba Airport) has achieved the International Air Transport Association (IATA)’s Environmental Assessment Certification (IEnvA), marking a significant milestone in the airport’s commitment to sustainable growth…
