Aerospace Supply Chain Bottlenecks Continue to Constrain Airlines
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) updated its analysis of aerospace supply chain bottlenecks noting that aircraft availability remains one of the most significant constraints on industry growth in its just released global outlook. While deliveries of new aircraft began to pick up in late 2025 and production is expected to accelerate in 2026, demand is […]
Lufthansa Group launches new brand identity
The Lufthansa Group is presenting itself with a new design starting today. The goal of the new brand identity is to make the strength of the Lufthansa Group more visible. For customers, service offerings will be bundled under the Group brand, making them even more clearly recognizable. Dieter Vranckx, Chief Commercial Officer Lufthansa Group: “The […]
Airline Profitability Stabilizes with 3.9% Net Margin Expected in 2026
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its latest financial outlook for the global airline industry showing a stabilization of profitability even as supply chain issues persist. Highlights include: Airlines are expected to achieve a combined total net profit of $41 billion in 2026 (up from $39.5 billion in 2025). While this would set a new record, […]
SAF Production Growth Rate is Slowing Down, Essential to Correct Course Ahead of e-SAF Mandates
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released new estimates for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production showing that: In 2025, SAF output is expected to reach 1.9 million tonnes (Mt) (2.4 billion liters), double the 1 Mt produced in 2024. However, in 2026, SAF production growth is projected to slow down and reach 2.4 Mt. SAF […]
ICAO Statement on State Sovereignty over Airspace and Safety Assessments
Article 1 of the 1944 Convention on International Civil Aviation recognizes that every State has complete and exclusive sovereignty over the airspace above its territory. The Convention contains provisions under which States regulate, manage, and control the use of their own airspace, including the decision to designate routes, restrict or uniformly prohibit flying over certain areas […]
IATA Stresses Airlines’ Right to Always Prioritize Safety in Operational Decisions
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reiterated that safety is and will always be the number one priority in aviation. Hence, airlines must retain the freedom to individually assess risks, including airspace closures, safeguarding the safety of passengers and crew. This is even more important in scenarios where specific alerts and concerns from stakeholders have […]
Breaking the chain on growth
Turkish Airlines Chairman, Professor Ahmet Bolat, says that supply issues are constraining the industry. Interview by Graham Newton. What will your big order of aircraft mean for the future of the airline? Turkish Airlines’ latest aircraft order goes far beyond a mere fleet expansion. It is a bold reflection of our long-term strategic vision, underscoring […]
RABIC 2025: Connecting Caribbean Skies and Borders
Winair proudly hosted the Regional Aviation, Border Interconnectivity Conference (RABIC), on November 4, 2025, marking a pivotal moment in regional cooperation among airlines, airports, immigration, and customs authorities across the Caribbean. This first-of-its-kind initiative brought together leaders from regional airlines — including Winair, Sunrise Airways, LIAT Air, Inter-Caribbean Airways, and Caribbean Airlines — along with […]
El Salvador to host first-time Aviation Day organized by IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold its first-ever Aviation Day in El Salvador on tuesday, december 9, at the Hilton San Salvador Hotel. The event will bring together leading figures from the airline industry, tourism, the aviation value chain, and government representatives to analyze the challenges and opportunities currently facing El Salvador. The […]
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines reach major integration milestone: a single operating certificate
Alaska Airlines received a single operating certificate (SOC) from the Federal Aviation Administration to operate alongside Hawaiian Airlines as two separate brands. This significant milestone — a FAA regulatory requirement achieved just over a year after Alaska and Hawaiian combined — marks the successful integration of training, policies, procedures and manuals across both airlines. «Congratulations […]
