This Tuesday, the Dutch government delayed its experimental rule restricting flights at Schiphol Airport for next summer. While this is a welcome announcement for airlines, Schiphol raised concerns that the decision leads to “uncertainty.” In a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Minister of Infrastructure and…
Ethiopian Airlines Group and Airbus have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for 11 additional Airbus A350-900s. This agreement brings Ethiopian Airlines’ total order book and commitment for the A350 aircraft to 33, which includes four A350-1000s. Presently, Ethiopian Airlines operates a fleet of 20 A350-900s. With this latest commitment,…
Ethiopian Airlines Group has announced its selection of the Thales AVANT Up in-flight entertainment for its Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. Egyptair Elevates In-Flight Entertainment Ethiopian takes its passengers’ experience to new heights with the latest technology in inflight entertainment systems from Thales Inflyt Experience. With a new user-friendly interface, passengers can…
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics) has recently signed an agreement with Egyptair to install its cutting-edge Astrova seat-end solution on Egyptair’s new Airbus A350-900 fleet. Egyptair is the first airline in Africa to select Astrova. The installation will include 19-inch 4K OLED monitors in the Business Class cabins and 12-inch…
QantasLink’s first brand new Airbus A220 aircraft has rolled out of the paintshop at Airbus’ facility in Mirabel, Canada. This marks a significant milestone in the Qantas Group’s fleet renewal program. The aircraft, scheduled to arrive in Australia by the end of the year, is part of the Group’s domestic…
Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Ethiopian Airlines have recently announced a significant aircraft order. As part of the agreement, Ethiopian Airlines will purchase 11 787 Dreamliners and 20 737 MAX airplanes, with the potential for an additional 15 and 21 jets, respectively. This landmark deal, signed at the Dubai Airshow, marks…
Norwegian has announced 40 new routes for Summer 2024, expanding its offerings for leisure and business travelers. These new routes include nine departures from Norway, 17 from Denmark, nine from Sweden, and two from Finland. Additionally, Norwegian will introduce new point-to-point routes outside the Nordics, connecting destinations such as Malaga…
According to recent data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), European travelers are enjoying airfares that beat inflation as the aviation industry recovers from the impact of COVID-19. The latest traffic figures indicate that European airlines are only 3.6% below their peak in 2019. Despite the inflationary environment,…
Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Oman Air have recently announced a significant development in their partnership. Based in Muscat, Oman Air has taken delivery of its first 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF). The addition of this aircraft marks the airline’s expansion plans in the air cargo market. Oman Air Cargo has…
Air Cargo Demand up 1.9% in September, Continuing Growth Momentum The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data showing a steady recovery in global air cargo markets in September 2023. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), increased by 1.9% compared to September 2022 (+6% for international operations). Capacity, measured…
