Air Transport World

Our editors at the IATA AGM in Istanbul heard discussions on aviation sustainability, OEM supply chain frustrations and other key issues.

Airbus said the simpler, lighter bins will lead to an overall improvement of turnaround times and reduce the weight of the cabin structure by around 300 lbs.

The aircraft cabin is seeing more of an evolution, rather than a revolution, in designs this week at the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX).

Emirates has begun work on another large order for widebody aircraft as the airline prepares for the replacement of a bigger part of its current fleet.

New Delhi-based Vistara’s integration into Air India has begun, even as the carrier continues its ambitious growth efforts.

Brazilian operator Azul is seeing a bit of relief in the challenges stemming from reliability issues with Pratt & Whitney PW1000G engines.

All Nippon Airways (ANA) is gradually rebuilding its fleet toward pre-pandemic levels.

Portuguese wet-lease operator Hi Fly is experiencing strong demand for its aircraft as many airlines look for extra capacity because of engine shortage issues.

All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines have stressed the importance of domestic sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production, as ANA revises its SAF target.

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson has defended the airline’s use of Russian airspace, highlighting the economic and social benefits that its flights bring.

The aviation industry must use every available option available to meet the 2050 net-zero emissions target, an IATA official said.

RwandAir expects to double the size of its fleet over the coming years as part of a process that will see the carrier phase out some of its regional aircraft.

IndiGo’s massive order backlog and fleet expansion plans are supported by the growth potential of the Indian domestic and international markets.

United Airlines believes it can make significant progress in bolstering connectivity in its mid-continent hubs during the next year-and-a-half.

Taiwan’s China Airlines is in close talks with manufacturers on supply chain disruptions and is monitoring the delivery timeline of its Boeing 787-9 order.

Turkish Airlines has delayed the announcement of an order for 600 aircraft by two months.

Japan Airlines (JAL) is studying its options for the eventual replacement of its Boeing 767 fleet and the remainder of its 737s.

Hear what industry experts, including IATA DG Willie Walsh and ACI World DG Luis Felipe de Oliveira, are saying at the IATA AGM in Istanbul, Turkey, this week.

KLM and other carriers are facing the Dutch government in court this month in an appeal over noise level management policies that could see summer flights cut.

The world’s airlines are forecast to post a $9.8 billion net profit for 2023, more than double what had been anticipated just six months earlier.

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Air Canada believes connectivity at its hubs serves as an effective shield against low-cost upstarts.

Malaysia Airlines intends to start a selection campaign later this year to cover the next stage of its narrowbody replacement needs.

Star Alliance has named Theo Panagiotoulias as its next chief executive officer.