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Malmö Airport Joins the Electric Aviation Revolution

  • 10 min read

Swedavia is breaking ground by offering Malmö Airport as a testing ground for Heart Aerospace’s groundbreaking ES-30 electric aircraft. This pioneering project will see a full-scale electric aircraft charging and taxiing model at the airport.

Finnair Crew on the runway with a Finnair A350

Finnair Passenger Numbers in June Close to One Million

  • 4 min read

Finnair reports positive growth for June 2023. The airline successfully flew nearly one million passengers (997,200), marking a 9.9% increase from June 2022 and a 3.8% rise from May 2023.

SAS Passenger Numbers Surge in Summer

  • 3 min read

June 2023 was a milestone month for SAS, with 2.4 million passengers choosing the Scandinavian carrier for their journey. 

Avolon’s 20 Year World Aircraft Fleet Forecast

  • 10 min read

This week, aircraft lessors Avolon published their Q2 2023 update, including one key accomplishment in the second quarter: the publication of their World Fleet Forecast (2023-2042). Let’s take a closer look at both.

Norwegian Reports Record Number of Passengers

  • 6 min read

More people were greeted by the friendly faces of Norwegian’s cabin crew this past month than at any other time this year. Plus, all the details on Norwegian’s new loyalty program with Strawberry.

Air Travel Makes a Strong Comeback, IATA Reports

  • 7 min read

Brace yourselves for the return of crowded cabins, but that’s good news indeed. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has just unveiled their traffic data for May 2023. It’s no surprise that the appetite for air travel is back on the rise. 

Icelandair Places First-Ever Airbus order of 13 A321XLRs

Icelandair Places First-Ever Airbus order of 13 A321XLRs

  • 2 min read

The Keflavik-based airline has just inked a firm order for 13 state-of-the-art Airbus A321XLR (extra long-range) aircraft, marking its debut as an Airbus customer. The Icelandic flagship also has plans on the horizon to lease four A321LRs (long-range).

Working at Changi Airport Takes a Bit of Magic

  • 3 min read

Changi Airport Group (CAG) has just pulled the curtain back on a dazzling new employer brand. It’s a siren call, beckoning those with the knack for conjuring magic in every facet of the airport business.

Tracking Airlines’ Path to Net Zero: IATA’s New Methodology Explained

  • 3 min read

The Net Zero Tracking Methodology permits the collection of data from IATA member airlines on an annual basis. Once validated, this collective industry data from the preceding calendar year will be released annually in the fourth quarter, with the inaugural report featuring airline-contributed data slated for Q4 2024.

Norwegian Expands its Reach, Acquiring Widerøe

  • 9 min read

In an exciting move shaking up the Nordic aviation landscape, Norwegian is set to acquire fellow Norwegian airline, Widerøe. Previously a part of the SAS family, Widerøe will maintain its unique identity, with its brand, organization, and Bodø-based head office remaining intact.