Air Transport World

By Karen Walker, Jens Flottau, Adrian Schofield, Lori Ranson
Our editors at the IATA AGM in Istanbul heard discussions on aviation sustainability, OEM supply chain frustrations and other key issues.
Window Seat Podcast

By Linda Blachly
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.
Interiors & Connectivity

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

By Jens Flottau
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.
On Location

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

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

By Adrian Schofield
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is gradually rebuilding its fleet toward pre-pandemic levels.
On Location

By Helen Massy-Beresford
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.
On Location

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

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

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

By David Casey
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.
On Location

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

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

By Chen Chuanren
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.
On Location

By Kurt Hofmann
Turkish Airlines has delayed the announcement of an order for 600 aircraft by two months.
On Location

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

By Linda Blachly
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.
On Location

By Karen Walker
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.
On Location

By Karen Walker
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.
On Location

By Chen Chuanren
Under a new, young CEO, Cathay Pacific is reconnecting with the world and its customers.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
Air Canada believes connectivity at its hubs serves as an effective shield against low-cost upstarts.
On Location

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

By Lori Ranson
Star Alliance has named Theo Panagiotoulias as its next chief executive officer.
On Location

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Kazakhstan-based LCC FlyArystan plans to double its fleet within four years to 30 aircraft as it continues to experience strong growth in operation.
On Location