Nearly 35,000 aircraft valued at US$5.3 trillion required in the next 20 years
The world"™s passenger aircraft fleet above 100 seats is set to more than double in the next 20 years to over 40,000 planes as traffic is set to grow at 4.4 percent per year, according to Airbu"™ latest Global Market Forecast 2017-2036. Over this period, increasing numbers of first time flyers, rising disposable income spent […]
Laptop ban affecting Middle East-US traffic: IATA
Restrictions on bringing large electronic devices into aircraft cabins on certain routes to the United States are affecting traffic between the Middle East and the United States, a global airlines’ association said on Thursday. Overall demand for air travel rose 10.7% in April, but the growth rate for the Middle East airlines was slower than […]
Improving net margins and profitability – how to build a successful long-haul low-cost business strategy
In order to compete with a much lower cost base, one close enough or at the same cost level structure than short-haul Low Cost Carriers ("LCC"), a number of legacy carriers have launched or are planning to launch new brands within their holding umbrella to compete more efficiently in the Long-Haul Low-Cost ("LHLC"). segment Today, […]
Airbus demonstrates regular customer delivery flights with sustainable jet fuel
Showing its strong commitment towards eco-efficiency, Airbus becomes the first aircraft manufacturer to offer its customers the option of delivering new jets using a blend of sustainable jet fuel. The 15th A350-900 for Cathay Pacific departed Toulouse on June 1st, bound for Hong Kong, with a 10 percent blend of sustainable jet fuel in its […]
China to raise mandatory retirement age for pilots
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) plans to raise the mandatory retirement age for pilots from the current 60 as part of a strategy to ease the shortage faced by Chinese airlines. The agency has yet to arrive at a decision on the exact age, but it plans to implement the change in two […]
Homeland Security may ban laptops on all international flights
Because of the real threat from terrorists, #Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said he may extend the ban on laptops to all international flights in and out of the U.S. It will expand the current ban on electronic gadgets bigger than a mobile phone that covered ten airports in North Africa and the Middle East. […]
WestJet Encore Appoints New President
"I have spent my career in aviation because it combines my love of aircraft, travel and people. Coming on board an airline like WestJet Encore with its huge growth curve, passionate employees and caring culture is a perfect fit with my professional background," said Charles Duncan. "I look forward to moving into the role and […]
Aircraft Ground Support Equipment Market Set to Grow Exponentially During the Forecast, 2027
Aircraft ground support equipment and vehicles are used to transport passengers, freight & baggage and support repair & maintenance functions. In airports, equipment fall into two broader categories, i.e. land side (passenger entry side of airport) and air side (boarding/departure side). Ground support equipment includes vehicles used for fueling on the air-side and airplane maintenance. […]
Jetex expands global presence as handler at three airports in Spain
Jetex Flight Support marks its first venture into Spain with ground handling stations in three new locations: Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCM/LEBL), Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD/LEMD), and Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP/LEMG). The new Spanish facilities further expand Jetex’s European network, which covers France, Ireland, Italy, and Ukraine, amongst others. «Spain is an important player […]
Growing Fleet Lifts Copa Holdings’ Revenue Early in 2017
Copa Holdings (NYSE: CPA) is expanding its fleet, taking delivery of two 737s in the first quarter, upping the total fleet to 101 aircraft. And that’s helping growth along with rising demand for each seat the company has. The increased demand environment has been a boon for airlines recently, and as a low-cost operator, Copa […]
