Air transport

Air transport 22 March 2022

Avolon and air greenland partner to tackle climate change by bringing zero-emissions air travel to the region

Air Greenland commits to purchasing or leasing from Avolon a fleet of Vertical Aerospace VX4 eVTOL aircraftAir Greenland is the first European airline to join…

Air transport 22 March 2022

UK Consortium Completes Urban Air Mobility Concept of Operations for the Civil Aviation Authority

London, March 22, 2022 – Eve UAM, LLC (“Eve”), an Embraer S.A. (“Embraer”) company, has announced the completion of the Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for airspace…

Air transport 21 March 2022

CEBU PACIFIC selects sita to enhance cockpit communications and optimize flight operations

The airline’s new-generation fleet will be factory-fitted with innovative communications technology MANILA – 21 March 2022 – Cebu Pacific Air has selected SITA to support…

Air transport 18 March 2022

Progress in Opening the World to Travel

Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the increasing momentum towards re-opening of borders and relaxation of travel restrictions, as COVID-19 moves into the…

Air transport 16 March 2022

Strategic webinar: How airspace closures triggered by the Russian war against Ukraine are impacting European aviation

Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine has brought devastation to the country and misery to millions of Ukrainian citizens – and created a gigantic hole in…

Air transport 15 March 2022

The TSA Just Saw Its 3rd Busiest Day Since COVID-19 Began

Airports across the US are getting busy as more and more people take to the skies. Current trends across US airports are suggesting a solid…

Air transport 15 March 2022

FedEx MD-11 Issues Mayday Call Over Sydney

A flight control malfunction onboard a FedEx MD-11 over Sydney on Saturday evening resulted in a Mayday call and an on-the-ground emergency response. Pilots onboard…

Air transport 15 March 2022

Cargo Demand Helps Push EVA Air Back To Profit

Taiwanese carrier EVA Air has announced a net profit for 2021, attributing its performance to high cargo demand. The airline’s cargo division saw a 70%…

Air transport 14 March 2022

Arajet, New Airline in Caribbean, Orders 20 737 MAX Jets

Aircraft commitments include firm order, options and lease agreements for up to 40 jets Carrier launches in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, to operate all-737 MAX…

Air transport 14 March 2022

EU tourism recovering in 2021

In 2021, tourism was among the sectors that started to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, following the easing of certain restrictions related to it, such…

Air transport 10 March 2022

Strong Demand Recovery in January but Impacted by Omicron

Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the recovery in air travel slowed for both domestic and international in January 2022 compared to December…

Air transport, News 9 March 2022

Nice – New York JFK route reopening

Delta Airlines to reopen daily direct Nice – New York JFK route at the end of March 2021. Delta Air Lines Nicolas Ferri, Vice President…

Air transport 9 March 2022

FLEET SHOOTS FOR THE MOON AND MARS AS PART OF SEVEN SISTERS CONSORTIUM

Fleet Space Technologies part of a consortium that will lead Australia’s contribution to forthcoming moon and mars missions Fleet bids for Australian Government Trailblazer grant…

Air transport 9 March 2022

Air Cargo Growth Continues in January but at a Slower Pace

Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air cargo markets showing slower growth in January 2022. Supply chain disruptions and capacity constraints,…

Air transport 9 March 2022

2022 IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards Open for Nominations

Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the opening of the nomination period for the 2022 IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards. IATA member airlines…