Icelandair plays an important role between Europe and the US. In 2026, it’ll be the tenth-largest operator by flights. Across the full year, OAG data shows that it plans an average of 15 daily departures, broadly unchanged year-over-year.
If you’re not a professional, having a pilot’s license serves little purpose other than as a pure hobby. As training for a private pilot license can cost close to $20,000, it’s an expensive hobby as well. But for those who can afford to go up into the skies on occasion, it’s an incredibly rewarding experience. […]
Italy-based interiors manufacturer Optimares has received an International Honorable Mention at the Compasso d’Oro, one of the world’s most respected design awards for it’s Aria business class suite. As a result, Aria has been added to the permanent ADI Historical Collection at the ADI Design Museum in Milan—an institution that preserves landmark examples of Italian […]
Global air and travel service provider dnata has appointed Marwan Essa as managing director of its operations in Zanzibar, strengthening leadership in one of East Africa’s growing tourism and aviation gateways. In his new role, Essa will have full accountability for dnata Zanzibar’s business performance and development, overseeing ground handling and cargo operations while driving […]
For many years, the proposed expansion of London Heathrow Airport (LHR) has remained a contentious issue in the UK. Heathrow is the nation’s largest and busiest air hub, but its relatively compact footprint with just two runways has seen its capacity stretched more and more in recent times. This has resulted in operations at the […]
Independent business aviation MRO provider West Star Aviation has appointed Brian Howell to the role of chief commercial officer, reporting to chief executive Stephen Maiden. Howell will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive go-to-market strategy designed to drive organic growth and enhance service delivery for customers. With extensive experience in the aviation sector, […]
Toulouse-based aerospace group Satys has finalised the takeover of four aircraft painting facilities from Sabena technics in Cornebarrieu, marking a significant step in its strategic refocus on aeronautics. Completed on February 13, 2026, the transaction strengthens Satys’ industrial presence on the edge of the Toulouse-Blagnac runways and expands its aircraft painting capacity in one of […]
AsRussia’s fighter jet exports have collapsed over the last ten years, China has become better placed to fill the void left by Russia, as well as penetrating some other markets. When considering China’s fighter jet exports, it is worth considering both the type being sold and the time period. During the Cold War, after the […]
The new week got off to a dramatic start at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), with footage that has emerged on social media and has since gone viral showing apassenger smashing several of the facility’s self-check-in kiosks with a pole. The rampage unfolded this morning, with police arresting the offender.
When Boeing launched its 787 Dreamliner program in the early 2000s, the manufacturer was not just designing a new aircraft, it was reinventing how commercial aircraft would be built. Instead of concentrating production in a single location, Boeing embraced a globally distributed manufacturing model, with major components produced across Asia, Europe, and North America. However, […]