Delta Air Lines has announced a new nonstop route connecting Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH), set to begin operations in May 2025. The service will operate three times weekly, expanding Delta’s European network from MSP to seven direct destinations. Joe Esposito, Delta’s Senior Vice President of Network Planning, highlighted the significance

Embraer’s E190F cargo aircraft, known as the E-Freighter, has been fully certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer announced that both its passenger-to-freighter conversion and the Cargo Loading System, developed by U.S. Cargo Systems, received FAA certification in September 2024. This certification follows approval from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC)

Boeing is facing fresh scrutiny over its handling of 737 MAX safety issues, as newly released documents show the company withheld critical information from Ethiopian Airlines pilots before the second fatal crash in 2019. A federal judge has scheduled a hearing for Friday, October 11, to consider objections from victims’ families to a proposed plea

Global air services provider dnata has secured a multi-year contract to deliver inflight catering services for T’way Air at Rome Fiumicino Airport. Under the agreement, dnata will produce and supply over 80,000 meals annually for the South Korean carrier’s newly launched flights between Rome and Incheon. T’way Air recently began operating three weekly services connecting

American Airlines has added extra flights to assist Florida residents evacuating ahead of Hurricane Milton’s expected landfall midweek. The airline announced it will suspend operations at several Florida airports on Tuesday evening due to airport closures. American Airlines said it would operate additional flights with over 4,000 seats from Orlando, Tampa and Sarasota late Monday

Boeing has announced its major program deliveries for the third quarter of 2024, covering both commercial and defense operations. In the commercial airplanes segment: Boeing delivered 92 737 aircraft 6 767 aircraft were delivered 4 777 aircraft were delivered 14 787 Dreamliners were delivered The total commercial aircraft deliveries for the quarter stood at 116

Queenstown Airport has been awarded Level 4+ Airport Carbon Accreditation from the Airports Council International, recognising its significant progress in reducing carbon emissions. The accreditation is the second-highest tier in the programme, which independently assesses airports’ efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Only 46 out of more than 40,000 airports worldwide have achieved Level 4+ or

Airbus SE has disclosed details of its latest share buyback transactions conducted between September 30 and October 4, 2024. The European aerospace giant repurchased 1,053,229 of its own shares during the five-day period at an average price of €128.10 per share. The buybacks are part of a programme announced on September 9, 2024 to support

Boeing has successfully conducted the inaugural flight of the first AH-6 Little Bird light attack helicopter destined for the Royal Thai Army. The test flight took place on August 22 at Boeing’s facility in Mesa, Arizona. This marks the beginning of an order for eight AH-6 helicopters that will form part of Thailand’s military fleet.

Qatar Airways Group has announced its intention to acquire a 25 per cent minority stake in Virgin Australia, subject to regulatory approval. The proposed investment aims to strengthen the existing partnership between the two airlines and boost competition in the Australian aviation market. Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka said: “This partnership brings the missing piece

Korean Air is marking two significant anniversaries: 55 years of passenger service and 50 years of cargo operations to Hong Kong. The airline’s inaugural flight to Hong Kong took place in October 1969, establishing a vital route that has become one of the carrier’s most important international services. Korean Air’s first international route, launched on

CAE has secured a 25-year sub-contract worth approximately $1.7 billion to provide pilot training for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The contract was awarded by SkyAlyne, a joint venture between CAE and KF Aerospace, as part of Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program. Under the agreement, CAE will deliver comprehensive aircrew training including live

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has signed an agreement to become a new tenant at Munich Airport’s LabCampus innovation hub. TUM will occupy approximately 20,400 square metres at the airport site, where it plans to create a “Convergence Center” focused on aviation, mobility, robotics and security research. The university aims to develop an ecosystem

Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, has announced network adjustments for the upcoming Northern Winter season in response to anticipated stronger travel demand. From November 2024, the airline will increase weekly flights to Chiang Mai from 10 to 11, and to Hanoi from five to six. December 2024 will see further expansions: Perth services

Airports Council International (ACI) World has announced that Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport will host the 2025 ACI World Airport Experience Summit from 8-11 September in Guangzhou, China. The announcement was made at the closing ceremony of the 2024 ACI World Customer Experience Summit and Exhibition. Justin Erbacci, ACI World Director General, said Guangzhou Baiyun International

Embraer, the global aerospace company, has delivered its seventh C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft to the Brazilian Air Force. The aircraft will be operated by the First Squadron of the First Transport Group at Galeão Air Force Base in Rio de Janeiro. This delivery marks five years of service for the C-390 in the Brazilian Air

Mayman Aerospace has successfully conducted flight tests of its RAZOR test bed vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft at a military base in Southern California. The tests, supported by a contract with the US Department of Defence, focused on autonomous flight capabilities and critical systems performance. The RAZOR test bed aircraft has the same dimensions,

Air New Zealand is set to relaunch its seasonal direct flights between Auckland and Hobart, Tasmania’s capital, starting 27 October. The airline will operate three weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays using A320neo and A321neo aircraft, marking the return of international services to Tasmania. Jeremy O’Brien, Air New Zealand General Manager International, expressed excitement

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced a new partnership with Thrust Carbon to expand the distribution network for its IATA CO2 Connect emissions calculations. The agreement, finalised during IATA’s World Sustainability Symposium, will commence in October 2024. Frederic Leger, IATA’s Senior Vice President Commercial Products and Services, said the partnership aims to meet

Vietjet and Honeywell Aerospace Technologies have exchanged a US$1.1 billion cooperation agreement to provide avionics and aviation technical services for Vietjet’s fleet. The agreement, signed in the presence of Vietnam’s Party General Secretary and State President To Lam during his US visit, aims to modernise Vietjet’s fleet and reduce emissions. Vietjet CEO Dinh Viet Phuong

Embraer has revealed plans to expand its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services network in the United States by opening a new service center in Fort Worth, Texas. The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer will establish the facility at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport to support its growing fleet of E-Jets in the country. Carlos Naufel,

Air New Zealand is preparing to welcome over 500,000 domestic passengers during the upcoming school holidays, as Kiwis take to the skies to connect with family and friends across Aotearoa. Air New Zealand General Manager Domestic Scott Carr said the airline has added 25,000 extra seats across 260 domestic flights to meet increased demand between

British Airways has signed a £9 million deal to purchase carbon removal credits as part of its efforts to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. The airline will become the largest purchaser of carbon removals in the UK and the largest airline purchaser globally through this six-year agreement. Carrie Harris, Director of Sustainability at British

Qatar Airways has announced a partnership with the UEFA Champions League, extending until 2030. The deal strengthens the airline’s presence in European football, building on its previous sponsorships of UEFA EURO 2020 and UEFA EURO 2024. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said the partnership aligns with the airline’s vision of

Boeing has successfully conducted the first flight of the United Kingdom’s E-7 Wedgetail aircraft, marking a significant milestone for the Royal Air Force (RAF) programme. A Boeing flight-test crew performed functional checks during the inaugural flight from Birmingham Airport, as part of the aircraft’s test and evaluation phase. Stu Voboril, Boeing vice president and E-7

British Airways has announced it will begin operating direct flights from London Heathrow to Tbilisi, Georgia starting 30 March 2025. The new route will operate four times per week, providing a connection between the two capital cities. Neil Chernoff, British Airways’ Chief Planning and Strategy Officer, expressed enthusiasm about the new route. “We’re delighted to

The Indonesian Air Force has placed an order for four Airbus H145 helicopters to modernise its training fleet and enhance search-and-rescue capabilities. The deal was announced at the Bali International Airshow, with PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) set to manage final assembly and customisation. Vincent Dubrule, Head of Asia-Pacific at Airbus Helicopters, expressed confidence in the

A group of seven employees from Air Charter Service’s London office has successfully completed the UK Three Peaks Challenge, raising over £15,000 for several charities. The team climbed the highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales within 24 hours, battling challenging conditions along the way. Katie Ivie, ACS’s HR Director and Head of the company’s

Singapore Airlines Group has reported mixed operational results for August 2024, with passenger capacity growing faster than traffic while cargo operations saw significant improvement. The group’s passenger capacity increased by 10.8% compared to August 2023, outpacing the 7.7% rise in passenger traffic. This resulted in a lower overall passenger load factor of 85.7%, down 2.5

Scotland’s airline Loganair has teamed up with Larbert-based confectionery maker Mrs Tilly’s to offer passengers a taste of traditional Scottish sweets this September. As part of Scottish Food and Drink September, Loganair will distribute over half a tonne of Mrs Tilly’s famous Scottish tablet on its flights. Luke Lovegrove, Chief Commercial Officer of Loganair, said,

A group of ten leading international airport operators has formed the “Airports for Innovation” (A4I) network, launching an open innovation program to attract new solutions from start-ups worldwide. Munich Airport has joined the initiative, which was originally established in May 2021 by Spanish airport group Aena and Aeroporti di Roma. Dr. Jan-Henrik Andersson, Chief Commercial

Embraer, the world’s third-largest aircraft manufacturer, will participate in the first-ever Bali Airshow, displaying its innovative aircraft and solutions from September 18-21 at Ngurah Rai International Airport. The Brazilian aerospace company will exhibit scale models of its latest aircraft, including the E2 family of small narrowbody jets and the C-390 Millennium multi-mission military airlift, at

Air Charter Service (ACS) successfully orchestrated a challenging cargo delivery from Italy to Indonesia for an offshore oil platform under construction. The operation, conducted in July, involved transporting two aftercoolers weighing nearly 50 tons each. Jason Bird, Cargo Director of ACS Singapore, said, “Our customer approached us to transport two 48 ton aftercoolers from Italy

Japan Airlines (JAL) has become the first airline globally to adopt Airbus’ new A350 Virtual Procedure Trainer (VPT) for pilot training. The computer-based system provides an immersive environment for practising critical flight procedures and emergency scenarios. JAL has signed a five-year agreement to use the A350 VPT, with an initial group of 12 pilots set

Airbus SE has announced the start of a share buyback programme to support future employee share ownership plans and equity-based compensation. The aerospace company will repurchase up to 4,254,000 shares in the open market by 31 March 2025. The programme will be executed in multiple tranches, with the first tranche targeting up to 2,127,000 shares

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has unveiled its Early Bird promotion, offering discounted fares to over 90 destinations for travel from January to September 2025. The deals cover flights from seven Australian cities – Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney – as well as connections from Canberra, Gold Coast, Hobart and Launceston through SIA’s partnership

Air India has started building a large-scale maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in Bengaluru, reinforcing its commitment to developing India’s aviation sector. The 35-acre facility at Bangalore International Airport will serve as a key maintenance hub for Air India’s growing fleet. Air India CEO Campbell Wilson said the project comes at an opportune time

Etihad Airways has announced plans to begin direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Warsaw, Poland and Prague, Czechia starting 2 June 2025. The new routes mark Etihad’s first direct services to both countries, expanding its European network. Etihad will operate four weekly flights to each city using Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, offering 28 Business Class

The Iraqi Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for 12 H225M multi-role helicopters. The deal, announced on 6 September 2024, will see the new aircraft replace older Mi-17 helicopters in the Iraqi Army Aviation command. Iraqi Defence Minister Thabet al-Abbassi signed the contract in Baghdad, with French Ambassador Patrick Durel in

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold its World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) in Marrakech, Morocco from 1-3 October 2024. The conference, hosted by Royal Air Maroc, will focus on “Embracing Innovation and Technology for Safe and Efficient Operations” amid growing industry challenges. IATA Director General Willie Walsh said the event would address

American Airlines will launch five new routes to Europe for the summer 2025 season, including resuming flights to Edinburgh after a six-year hiatus. The airline announced it will add new services from various US hubs to Athens, Madrid, Milan and Rome, in addition to restarting Edinburgh flights. Brian Znotins, American’s Senior Vice President of Network

JetBlue has begun daily flights between Boston and Presque Isle, Maine, expanding its network in New England. The new service, which started on 5 September 2024, aims to improve connectivity for Northern Maine and New Brunswick travellers. Dave Jehn, JetBlue’s vice president of network planning and airline partnerships, said the route would benefit local communities.

  Air New Zealand has announced the return of its seasonal direct service between Auckland and Seoul, set to recommence on 28 October 2024. Leanne Geraghty, Air New Zealand’s Chief Customer and Sales Officer, shared details of the service while on a business delegation to South Korea this week. The seasonal route will operate until

  Sweet Aviation is set to expand its presence in Northern Indiana by assuming the role of Fixed Base Operator (FBO) at Goshen Municipal Airport (KGSH). The Goshen Board of Aviation Commissioners approved Sweet Aviation’s request to take over the contract held by Goshen Air Center since 1992 at their August meeting. Sweet Aviation will

  Air Charter Service’s Swiss office has seen a significant increase in charter bookings since appointing a new CEO earlier this year. Justin Bowman, CEO of Air Charter Service, said the company’s Geneva operation has experienced a nearly 25% year-on-year rise in bookings across all divisions since Arthur Guibert took over as CEO in March.

Air New Zealand has announced a significant decrease in earnings for the 2024 financial year, with profits falling by more than half compared to the previous year. The national carrier reported earnings before taxation of $222 million, down from $574 million in 2023. Net profit after taxation also declined to $146 million from $412 million

Air New Zealand has treated 50 children with serious medical conditions or disabilities to a special scenic flight over the South Island, continuing its long-standing partnership with the Koru Care charity. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner departed Christchurch on Saturday afternoon, flying over Queenstown and Dunedin before returning to Christchurch after about 90 minutes. Air New

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has referred 43 additional cases of unruly passenger behaviour to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for potential criminal prosecution over the past year. This brings the total number of serious cases referred to the FBI to over 310 since late 2021, as part of a partnership aimed at ensuring

JetBlue has partnered with Little Free Library to bring its annual Soar with Reading initiative to Puerto Rico for the first time, aiming to increase access to books for all ages across the island. The airline, which is Puerto Rico’s largest carrier, has placed seven book-sharing boxes in communities across Aguadilla, Ponce and San Juan

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has received the last four train cars for its Automated People Mover (APM) system, marking a significant milestone in the airport’s modernisation project. The arrival of these final cars brings the total number on site to 44, completing the fleet for the new transportation system scheduled to begin operations in