The World of Aviation

IATA has called on Thailand to strengthen its aviation foundations as passenger numbers are forecast to grow nearly 4 percent annually until 2043. The country’s air travel demand has already recovered to 88 percent of pre-pandemic levels, with further growth expected from 2025. IATA’s Regional Vice President for North Asia and Asia-Pacific, Dr Xie Xingquan,

More than 35,000 American Airlines technical operations, fleet service, cargo and central load planning employees have voted to accept a new 27-month contract extension. The agreement covers improved economic conditions and pay rate increases for workers represented by the TWU-IAM Association. American Airlines CEO Robert Isom welcomed the ratification of the new agreement. “With this

The International Air Transport Association has announced plans to integrate digital currencies into its aviation industry financial settlement systems. The digital yuan will become the first digital currency accepted in IATA’s China Billing and Settlement Plan by December 2024. IATA’s Senior Vice President for Financial Settlement and Distribution Services, Muhammad Albakri, said the move reflected

Kazakhstan’s national carrier Air Astana has unveiled a significant expansion of its international network for the winter season. The airline has launched new direct flights between Atyrau and Dubai, operating twice weekly. Flights from Almaty to Dubai have increased to eleven times weekly, while Astana to Dubai services will operate nine times per week. New

Emirates has resumed daily flights between Adelaide and Dubai, offering more than 220,000 passenger seats annually on the route. The South Australian Tourism Commission estimates the service will generate $62 million in tourism spending and create 315 full-time jobs. South Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas welcomed the airline’s return. “We’re not just welcoming back a world-class

LATAM Airlines Group has ordered 10 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners with options for five more aircraft as part of its fleet modernisation strategy. The South American carrier plans to expand its Dreamliner fleet to 52 aircraft by 2030. LATAM Chief Financial Officer Ramiro Alfonsín highlighted the aircraft’s efficiency benefits. “The Boeing 787 is a much more