Lufthansa Cargo, a global leader in air freight transport, has announced the appointment of Philip Rauchhaus as Head of Region DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) & Key Account Management (KAM) for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). This decision ensures that an experienced leader will supervise and advance the airfreight…
Sasol and Topsoe Forge Ahead in Sustainable Aviation Fuel with Appointment of Industry Leader Jan Toschka as CEO Sasol and Topsoe have announced Jan Toschka as the chief executive officer (CEO) of their new joint venture focused on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) projects. In June 2023, global chemicals and energy…
The Women in Aviation International (WAI) board of directors selected Lynda Coffman as the new CEO. Coffman will start her new post on January 22, 2024, spearheading the organization’s growth and strategy. She will work closely with the board of directors and supervise daily operations and staff. Over 30 Years…
Finnair has selected Turkka Kuusisto (44, MSc. Tech) as the new CEO, with his term beginning no later than July 11, 2024. Kuusisto joins Finnair from Posti Group Corporation, where he has been CEO since 2020. Before becoming CEO at Posti Group Corporation, Kuusisto held senior leadership positions at both…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for November 2023 global air cargo markets, indicating the strongest year-on-year growth in roughly two years. This is partly due to weakness in November 2022 but also reflects a fourth consecutive month of strengthening demand for air cargo. Global demand for air…
The November 2023 Traffic Results published by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) reveal a strong growth in passenger traffic and an increasing demand for cargo. According to the preliminary November 2023 traffic figures released by the AAPA, international passenger markets experienced solid expansion, driven by a robust travel…
Iceland’s flagship carrier Icelandair has published its passenger traffic report for December and for the full year 2023. In December 2023, Icelandair saw a 13% increase in transported passengers compared to the same period in 2022, amounting to 264,000 passengers. Throughout 2023, the company transported 4.3 million passengers, marking a…
PLAY, the Icelandic low-cost carrier, reports that 1.5 million passengers flew with the airline in 2023. It also reported exceptional on-time performance for its flights. In December 2023, PLAY airlines experienced a 53% increase in passengers compared to the same period in 2022, with 114,265 passengers flown. The airline served…
International Water-Guard Industries, Inc. (IWG) and Jet2.com have reached an agreement to equip 52 B737-800 NG aircraft with IWG’s patented “Pre-Select” Intelligent Water Quantity System. Jet2.com is the first European airline to adopt this product. Jet2.com selected the IWG Pre-Select system which allows operators to manage potable water levels efficiently…
Spafax adds BBC Maestro’s educational classes, taught by stars including Brian Cox, Billy Connolly, and Marco Pierre White, to its inflight content portfolio. Spafax, a leader in inflight entertainment, has announced a new collaboration with BBC Maestro. Starting in January, Spafax will offer client airlines, including British Airways, the opportunity…
