Jet fuel crisis to linger for months despite Hormuz reopening
The International Air Transport Association warns that global jet fuel supply disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict will take months—not weeks—to normalise, even...
Artemis II astronauts set record distance on historic lunar flyby
Artemis II mission marked a major milestone in human spaceflight, as its four astronauts became the farthest humans have ever travelled from Earth, surpassing...
IATA: Global air passenger demand rises 6.1% in February
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said global air passenger demand rose 6.1% year-on-year in February 2026, signalling continued recovery and resilience in the...
IATA: Global air cargo demand surges 11.2% in February amid strong trade growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported robust growth in global air cargo markets for February 2026, with demand rising 11.2% year-on-year, outpacing capacity...
EASA and EUROCONTROL launch plan to counter rising GNSS interference threat
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and EUROCONTROL have released a joint Action Plan to safeguard European aviation against increasing interference with Global...
Long TSA wait times plague U.S. airports amid DHS funding standoff
Travellers across the United States are experiencing record-long wait times at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security checkpoints as the ongoing partial shutdown of the...
FAA approves higher takeoff weight for Boeing 787, unlocking more range and payload
The Federal Aviation Administration has certified an increased maximum takeoff weight (iMTOW) for the Boeing 787-9 and Boeing 787-10, giving airlines greater flexibility to...
European airlines warn of rising costs and declining competitiveness in new Brussels declaration
Airlines across Europe have issued a stark warning to policymakers, calling for urgent action to safeguard the competitiveness of the continent’s aviation sector. The...
IATA: global air travel demand to more than double by 2050
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects global air passenger demand to more than double by 2050, according to its latest long-term projections. Under...
EASA extends warning to avoid Middle East and Persian Gulf airspace until 18 March
European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has extended its Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB) covering the Middle East and Persian Gulf region until 18...
JetBlue flights resume after brief nationwide ground stop caused by IT issue
JetBlue resumed normal operations early Tuesday after requesting a temporary nationwide ground stop from the Federal Aviation Administration due to an internal IT outage.
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ACI Europe: Passenger traffic up 4.6% in January as Middle East conflict clouds outlook
Passenger traffic across Europe’s airport network rose +4.6% year-on-year in January 2026, according to ACI Europe, signalling continued demand resilience at the start of...
EASA extends Middle East conflict airspace warning until 6 March
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has extended its Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB) covering the Middle East and Persian Gulf until 6...
IATA: Air cargo demand up 5.6% in January 2026 as regional divide emerges
Global air cargo demand began 2026 on solid footing, with total cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK) rising 5.6% year-on-year in January, according to the International Air...
IATA: January 2026 traffic up 3.8% as load factors hit record high
Global air passenger demand rose 3.8% year-on-year in January 2026, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), while capacity increased 3.5%, according to the International...
EU’s top court upholds airfreight cartel fines, cuts penalty for SAS Cargo
The Court of Justice of the European Union has dismissed appeals brought by 12 airlines seeking to overturn or reduce fines imposed for their...
FAA orders manual revisions for Boeing 737 MAX over circuit breaker risk
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a new airworthiness directive affecting all Boeing 737 MAX 8 and Boeing 737 MAX 8200 aircraft worldwide, citing...
EU–Qatar Aviation Agreement: ACI EUROPE pushes back against suspension calls
The Airports Council International Europe (ACI EUROPE) has strongly defended the European Union–Qatar Comprehensive Aviation Agreement, amid mounting pressure from European airlines and labour...
U.S. Airforwarders Association criticises 10% import surcharge, warns of supply chain disruption
The Airforwarders Association has expressed disappointment following the President’s State of the Union Address, criticising the Administration’s decision to impose a temporary 10% surcharge...
EASA explores ‘Higher Airspace Operations’ beyond traditional flight limits
Kármán Line - generally accepted as the “beginning of space”Traditional Aviation Operations Higher Airspace OperationsSpaceWhy do most aircraft stop at around FL550 (55,000...