Boeing: Indian, South Asian Airlines Will Need Nearly 3,300 New Airplanes by 2044
India and South Asia’s passenger air traffic will rise an average of 7% annually over the next 20 years, spurred by a growing middle class, economic growth and airport and connectivity investments, Boeing [NYSE: BA] said today. That demand for air travel means airlines will need nearly 3,300 new airplanes by 2044 as projected in […]
Etihad Airways launches first-ever nonstop flights between the Middle East and Calgary
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has announced the launch of the first-ever nonstop flights between the UAE and Calgary, creating a new strategic air link between the Middle East and Western Canada. Launching on 3 November 2026, the route marks another step in Etihad’s global expansion and supports Abu Dhabi’s long-term ambitions […]
Avianca resumes daily flights between Colombia and Venezuela
Avianca announced the reactivation of its direct route between Bogotá and Caracas, which will resume operations Feb. 12, 2026, with daily flights. The decision follows a comprehensive assessment of operational and aviation safety conditions conducted in coordination with the appropriate authorities. For more than 106 years, Avianca has connected countries, cultures, and traditions, with safety […]
TAP Air Portugal announces new international route to São Luís
TAP Air Portugal takes another step in its expansion strategy in Brazil and announces the launch of the Lisbon – São Luís route, starting on October 26, 2026. Two weekly flights will connect Europe directly to Maranhão, through the airline’s hub in Lisbon. The flights will be operated with Airbus A321LR aircraft, renowned for their […]
LATAM Airlines Group closes 2025 with net income of US$1.5 billion and more than 87 million passengers transported
LATAM Airlines Group announced its financial and operational results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025, reporting a solid performance and profitable growth. During the year, the group posted net income of US$1.5 billion, representing a 49.4% increase compared to 2024, and transported 87.4 million passengers, consolidating its position as the largest airline group […]
TAP increases connections to the south of Brazil
TAP Air Portugal will increase its operations in southern Brazil starting from the next European summer season, with the introduction of a fourth weekly frequency on the routes between Lisbon and Porto Alegre and between Lisbon and Florianópolis, strengthening connectivity between Portugal, Europe, and the two Brazilian markets. For Porto Alegre, the new frequency will […]
Air Canada Adds Quito, More Europe Year-Round and Resumes Calgary-Mexico Routes
Air Canada announced a strategically expanded winter network that includes the addition of Quito to its network, year-round service to Manchester and Copenhagen, two sun destinations from Calgary, and increased winter services to Latin America destinations. These winter route expansions follow the airline’s plans announced earlier this month to launch the only non-stop flights from […]
SkyTeam announces winners of The Aviation Challenge 2025
SkyTeam has announced the winners of The Aviation Challenge 2025, its global initiative designed to accelerate sustainable innovation and knowledge sharing in the aviation industry. At an awards ceremony hosted by SAS in Copenhagen, Denmark, the global airline alliance honored achievements in driving sustainability progress across 18 categories. The fourth edition of TAC brought together […]
Global Air Cargo Demand Achieved Record Volume in 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for full year 2025 and December 2025 global air cargo market performance showing: Full-year demand for 2025, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased 3.4% compared to 2024 (4.2% for international operations). Full-year capacity in 2025, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 3.7% compared to 2024 […]
Porter summer schedule expands flights across North America
Porter Airlines is announcing its 2026 summer schedule with new destinations, new routes, added frequencies and the continuation of popular winter markets. Porter’s U.S. network continues to expand with new flights to Nashville International Airport (BNA)—served from Toronto City (YTZ). Boston (BOS) also sees new service from Toronto Pearson (YYZ) and Montreal (YUL). Further enhancing […]
