Routes   Europe   Africa   Airlines   ATR  
ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Air Congo to launch Kinshasa–Brussels service in 3Q26, signaling new ATR long-haul push and direct competition with Brussels Air

Air Congo is preparing its first Europe route, targeting Kinshasa–Brussels service in early 3Q26 (with a reported July launch timetable). In discussions with Ethiopian Airlines leadership, Air Congo also pointed to fleet updates with new ATR aircraft—setting up direct competition on the Brussels–Congo lane.

Also: CAPA
2026-05-06T02:00:16.681086-07:00
Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Middle East   Europe   Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Industry Leader Profiles & Interviews   Airlines   Lufthansa  
CNBC • Sawdah Bhaimiya

Lufthansa faces nearly $2 billion in extra fuel cost amid the Iran war, after axing 20,000 flights

By CNBC: Germany's largest airline, Lufthansa, expects to take on 1.7 billion euros (nearly $2 billion) in additional fuel costs this year, as the Middle East conflict poses "enormous challenges.".

2026-05-06T00:05:37.568523-07:00
Supply Chain   Workforce & Skills Development   Industry Leader Profiles & Interviews  
Leeham News • Kathryn B. Creedy

Part 2: Solving Workforce shortages: Bumping Along or Soaring?

By Leeham News: May 6, 2026, © Leeham News: The history of workforce issues is long–40 years–and dozens of efforts have attempted to address workforce shortages as we’ve bumped along, complaining about the problem and waiting for someone else to solve it.

Also: Leeham News
2026-05-06T01:02:03.820045-07:00
Israel   M&A   Airlines  
ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

New bidder emerges for Israel's Arkia

By ch-aviation: This article is only available with a subscription for Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data.

2026-05-05T23:16:59.606499-07:00
Routes   PaxEx   Europe   Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines  
Airline Economics • Justin Pugsley

Ryanair April traffic rises 5% to 19.3 million passengers

By Airline Economics: Ryanair carried 19.3 million passengers in April 2026, up 5% year-on-year, while maintaining a 93% load factor.

Also: Ryanair
2026-05-05T02:32:39.856454-07:00