Cathay Cargo carried 8% more cargo in April 2026 than in the same month last year, as the Cathay Group reported healthy freight volumes despite softer demand in some regional markets. Available Freight Tonne Kilometres (AFTKs) increased by 7% year-on-year during the month, while total tonnage for the first four months of 2026 was also […]
For decades, Boeing built its reputation on delivering aircraft that shaped global aviation, from the legendary Boeing 747 to the hugely successful Boeing 737 family and the game-changing Boeing 787. Airlines routinely structured long-term fleet plans around Boeing’s production schedules, trusting the manufacturer to deliver new aircraft on time so older jets could be retired […]
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Qatar Airways is one of ten airlines with scheduled flights on the Airbus A380. The oneworld member has eight superjumbos, each with 517 seats. Two other frames have been withdrawn from use and will not fly again.
The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) has coordinated an open letter from 35 chief executives of European regional airlines to European Union policymakers, requesting an immediate pause to the revision of EU261 passenger rights regulations. The organisation warns that the proposed compensation burdens, arriving alongside elevated jet fuel prices and rising operating costs, threaten the […]
Split payments start-up Hands In has announced a partnership with Amadeus’ payments division Outpayce. The deal will see the flexible payments service developed by Hands In being provided to Outpayce’s network of airlines and travel merchants. Split payments allows customers to use more than once payment type for a single transaction allowing them to manage […]
China has officially put pen to paper on a commitment to buy 200Boeing commercial aircraft for the country’s airlines. The news comes in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s visit to the Asian nation, where, among other things, he met with Xi Jinping, his Chinese counterpart, in the capital of Beijing.
The McDonnell Douglas MD-80 was the last American-built aircraft to feature an analog cockpit. The aircraft entered commercial service with Swissair in October 1980, and became a mainstay of short-haul aviation across the world. The US-based manufacturer went on to build a total of 1,191 MD-80s, several of which are still in service today.
The future adoption and scalability of predictive aircraft maintenance is not dependent on advanced analytics but on the technology architecture that enables data acquisition. As all airline operators seek to maintain efficient and reliable operations amid ongoing supply chain challenges, the latest PAM webinar will focus on a vital area for predictive that is often […]
Saudi Arabia’s new carrier, Riyadh Air has started selling flights between London Heathrow and Riyadh using brand-new B787-9 aircraft. The flights will operate from 1 July 2026. Riyadh Air has operated daily flights to London Terminal 4 since 26 October 2025, using a leased technical spare “Jamila” which does not feature the new interiors. Jamila […]
Virgin Group CEO Josh Bayliss will take on the role of chair of Virgin Atlantic from 1 June 2026. The move signals a closer alignment between the airline and the central group’s strategy. Bayliss succeeds Peter Norris, who steps down on 31 May after 14 years as chair. Bayliss has led Virgin Group since 2011, overseeing […]