July Passenger Demand Remains Strong
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced passenger data for July 2022 showing that the recovery in air travel continues to be strong. Note: We have returned to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the 2019 period, unless otherwise noted. Owing to the low traffic base in 2021, some markets will show very high […]
LATAM Airlines Ecuador resumes Quito – Miami route
From Aug. 30, LATAM Airlines Ecuador has resumed its direct route between Quito – Miami with daily flights. Quito is a city with one of the largest and best preserved historic centers in the Americas. It was the first city named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is primed for tourists from the American market. […]
United Invests Another $15 Million in Electric Flying Taxi Market with Eve
United today announced a $15 million investment in Eve Air Mobility and a conditional purchase agreement for 200 four-seat electric aircraft plus 200 options, expecting the first deliveries as early as 2026. This marks another significant investment from United in flying taxis – or eVTOLs (electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle) – that have the […]
Air Cargo Tracks Near Pre-COVID Levels
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2022 global air cargo markets showing that demand continued to track at near pre-pandemic levels in July (-3.5%), but below July 2021 performance (-9.7%). Note: We have returned to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the 2019 period, unless otherwise noted. Global demand, measured […]
Volaris Reports August 2022 Traffic Results: 20% YoY demand growth with an 85% Load Factor
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. ( NYSE: VLRS and BMV: VOLAR) («Volaris» or «The Company»), the ultra-low-cost airline serving Mexico, the United States, Central, and South America, reports its August 2022 preliminary traffic results. In August 2022, Volaris’ capacity (measured in ASMs) increased 19.8% year-over-year, while demand (measured in RPMs) increased 20.0%; […]
Viva Aerobus To Open Sixth Base, Launches Three Routes
Viva Aerobus is to open a new base at Mérida International Airport (MID) in Mexico’s Yucatan state, which will become the airline’s sixth base in the country. The ULCC plans to station two aircraft at the airport from December, increasing to three from 2023. Three new routes are being launched, taking the total number of […]
Air Canada Highlights ESG Achievements and Advancements with its Citizens of the World Corporate Sustainability Report
Air Canada has released the 2021 edition of Citizens of the World, describing how the carrier has advanced a range of sustainability programs despite the impact of COVID-19 on the global airline industry. The document, Air Canada’s annual corporate sustainability report, details the airline’s progress in such areas as safety, wellness, the environment, and employee […]
Norwegian celebrates 20th anniversary and more than 300 million passengers
On September 1st, at 14.00 CET in 2002, the very first Boeing 737 flight with Norwegian from Oslo to Bergen took off, marking the birth of the new airline. During the past 20 years, Norwegian has welcomed more than 300 million passengers on board. On the Oslo-Bergen route alone, the airline has carried 15 million […]
Frontier Airlines Adds 10 New Routes From Phoenix
US ULCC Frontier Airlines plans to launch 10 new routes from Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX), including one route on which rival ULCC Spirit Airlines is also starting service. Frontier will begin service between PHX and Kansas City (MCI) from Jan. 12, 2023. From Feb. 19, 3X-weekly service on the route will kick in. Before then […]
Lufthansa Group Receives First 787 Dreamliner
Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the Lufthansa Group celebrated the delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner, a 787-9, to Europe’s largest airline group at Paine Field, Everett, Wash. The Lufthansa Group has 32 firm orders for the 787 and joins nearly 50 customers worldwide in operating the industry’s most fuel efficient and capable airplane. Boeing designed […]
