Global air passenger demand rose 13.8% in March 2024 compared to the same month last year, according to data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 12.3% year-on-year, with the March load factor reaching 82.0%, a 1.0 percentage point increase compared to March 2023.
IATA calls for urgent action to deepen understanding of aviation contrails and their climate impact
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for urgent action to deepen the understanding of the formation and climate impact of aviation contrails in order to develop effective mitigation measures. In a newly released report titled “Aviation Contrails and their Climate Effect: Tackling Uncertainties and Enabling Solutions”, IATA highlights the complexity of contrail science,
Boeing receives $178M contract for seven additional MH-139A helicopters from U.S. Air Force
Boeing has been awarded a $178 million contract by the U.S. Air Force to produce seven MH-139A helicopters and provide sustainment and training support. This order brings the total number of aircraft under contract with the Air Force to 26. Azeem Khan, MH-139 program director, said, “Building the Grey Wolf fleet and paving the way
SKY express boosts fleet by 17%, flies to Greece and Europe with brand new aircraft
Greek airline SKY express has strengthened its fleet by 17% and now operates 27 aircraft, maintaining the youngest fleet in Greece and one of the most environmentally friendly in Europe. The airline’s fleet consists of: 2 Airbus A321neo 10 Airbus A320neo 1 Airbus A320ceo 10 ATR 72-600 4 ATR 72-500 The Airbus fleet is powered
Leading aircraft charter specialist Air Charter Service has appointed Arthur Guibert as the new CEO for its Swiss office in Geneva. Chris Leach, Chairman of Air Charter Service, said, “After working for several years in the hospitality and aviation sectors in France, Belgium and the UK, Arthur joined a private jet specialist in Switzerland in
Climate change presents modest near-term impact but significant long-term challenges for global airlines
The global airlines sector faces both physical and transitional risks due to climate change, with the sector preparing to undergo a major technological transformation in the medium to long term to achieve net-zero emissions targets, according to a commentary by Morningstar DBRS. While global air travel contributes 2.8% of global carbon emissions and around 12%
