ABX Air, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus and Fourteen New Airlines Join IATA in 2025, Expanding Global Aviation Network

In 2025, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed 14 new airlines into its membership, reflecting the dynamic growth and diversification of the global aviation industry. This expansion underscores IATA’s commitment to fostering a unified and efficient global air transport network. New IATA Members in 2025 The following airlines have joined IATA in 2025: ABX […]

Interview to Wole Ayodele, CEO of payments infrastructure provider Fincra

Fincra is a leading Nigerian fintech company that since 2021 has expanded its services beyond Nigeria to countries like Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia, the United Kingdom and Canada. The collaboration of Fincra with airlines focuses on simplifying payments, which are a critical component of business operations. They understand that the payment process is […]

Aviation And Morocco Earthquake Relief Efforts

The tragic earthquake that has struck Morohas devastated significant parts of the country and killed and injured thousands of people. As part of the international relief effort, the aviation industry is playing a vital role, in the rapid delivery of humanitarian aid to Morocco. IATA’s Regional Vice-President for Africa-Middle East, Kamil Al-Awadhi, expressed condolences of […]

Reforms Needed to Attract / Retain Ground Handling Talent

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for holistic reforms to manage the long-term need for a stable talent base for the ground handling sector. Thousands of ground handling staff left the aviation industry during the pandemic. Now as aviation ramps up, the severe shortage of skilled ground handlers is shedding light on the need […]

Nature-inspired wing demonstrator completes wind-tunnel tests

Airbus has completed wind-tunnel testing of its eXtra Performance Wing demonstrator in its quest to quickly test and accelerate new technologies that will decarbonise the aviation industry. The eXtra Performance Wing project, launched last September, takes inspiration from nature to improve wing aerodynamics and performance that is intended to be compatible with any future aircraft […]

Aviation industry welcomes UK easing of Omicron testing requirements

Airlines and airports have welcomed the UK government’s announcement that it is to lift testing and self-isolation requirements temporarily imposed in late November to combat the spread of the new Omicron variant of Covid-19. UK prime minister Boris Johnson today said that with Omicron prevalent in the UK, the measures are having a “limited impact” […]

American celebrates 75 years at Los Angeles International Airport

This week, American Airlines celebrates the 75th anniversary of the first commercial departure — operated by American — at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The airport, known at the time as Los Angeles Municipal Airport, was developed more than 20 years before launching commercial air service. American and three other carriers shifted a portion or […]