EgyptAir extends 777 leases and refurbishes fleet to sustain growth
EgyptAir has signed a deal with lessor AerCap to extend the leases on its fleet of five Boeing 777-300ERs.
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IATA reports 13.6% rise in African airlines’ international passenger demand in April 2025
African airlines saw a 13.6% rise in international passenger demand in April 2025 compared to April 2024, showing steady recovery and growth in Africa’s aviation market amid a global rebound. This data was obtained from the International Air Transport Association (IATA)’s April 2025 report, which also showed African carriers increased international passenger capacity by 8.9% […]
Airline leaders assemble for IATA AGM in Delhi
Leaders of the global aviation industry are gathering for the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) taking place in New Delhi, India from 1-3 June 2025.
British Airways Rolls Out Cheaper, More Sustainable Flights
British Airways is poised to reshape the competitive landscape of global air travel with its £2.6 billion investment in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), enabling it to offer significantly lower fares than its rivals in the UK, Switzerland, Norway, and beyond. By being an early adopter of SAF and securing long-term fuel agreements, the airline aims […]
Croatia Airlines outlines A220-100 deployment
Croatia Airlines is due to take delivery of its first 127-seat Airbus A220-100 aircraft in October. As the carrier continues its transition to an all A220 fleet, the jet will become the smallest aircraft in its fleet, which will be dominated by the slightly larger A220-300s. Starting October 26, the airline plans to deploy the […]
Aviation Leaders Assemble in New Delhi for IATA’s 81st AGM
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that leaders of the global aviation industry are gathering for the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) which will take place in New Delhi, India from 1-3 June 2025. India’s Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, is expected to deliver a keynote address […]
JetBlue and United Announce Blue Sky: Unique Consumer Collaboration That Links Loyalty Programs
JetBlue and United today announced Blue Sky: a new and unique collaboration that gives customers of both airlines even more options to find flights that fit their plans as well as new opportunities to earn and use MileagePlus® miles and TrueBlue points across both airlines.
Alaska Airlines launches new era of inflight dining with Chef’s (tray) Table
Alaska Airlines is further elevating inflight dining with the launch of its newest culinary initiative, Chef’s (tray) Table, a First Class dining program designed by celebrated chefs up and down the West Coast. The program debuts with a thoughtfully crafted menu by Chef Brady Ishiwata Williams, the James Beard award-winning talent behind Seattle’s renowned Tomo […]