Rob Munro

UK-based low-fare carrier easyJet has revealed plans to launch six new routes from four UK airports in 2025, while significantly increasing its UK fleet.

Latvian hybrid airline airBaltic has released its traffic figures for November 2024, showing a 23 per cent year-on-year increase. The carrier transported 400,600 passengers, the highest passenger count for November in the carrier's history.

Global production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) doubled in 2024, reaching one million tonnes, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Lufthansa Technik, a global aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul provider, has entered a strategic partnership with Microsoft to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) across its operations.

Canadian low fare airline, WestJet has launched a new weekly seasonal service between Toronto and Grenada.

Long-haul low-fare carrier, Norse Atlantic Airways has partnered with Air Promotion Group (APG) to expand its ticket distribution network.

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is to mandate drug and alcohol testing for staff at overseas repair providers performing safety-sensitive maintenance on US-registered aircraft.

MRO provider, MTU Aero Engines AG has appointed Johannes Bussmann as its new CEO.

Turkish low-cost carrier, Pegasus Airlines, has signed a deal with Boeing for up to 200 737 MAX 10 aircraft.

Airports Council International (ACI) Europe has hit out at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for suggesting airport operators are to blame for the growing capacity crisis.