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UK Government Endorses Controversial Heathrow Third Runway

The UK government, led by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, has confirmed its backing for a third runway at London Heathrow. The announcement aims to enhance economic growth despite facing environmental opposition and concerns over airport charges.

2025-01-29T03:12:30.612089-08:00

FlightGlobal

Air India Confirms Landmark Order for 100 Airbus Jets

2024-12-09T03:19:40.268204-08:00

Bloomberg

IATA Forecasts $1 Trillion Revenue and Thin Profit Margins for Airlines in 2025

2024-12-10T01:51:32.838197-08:00

PaxEx.Aero

Neeleman Challenges SAF Viability at Aviation Festival

2024-10-09T09:25:00.881021-07:00

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Singapore Airlines and Scoot Enforce Power Bank Restriction Starting April 1 Beginning April 1, 2025, Singapore Airlines and its budget carrier Scoot will prohibit the use of power banks to charge devices during flights. This move aligns with industry safety protocols, joining several Asian carriers in mitigating lithium battery fire risks.

2025-03-12T02:07:46.898077-07:00

Singapore Airlines and Scoot Enforce Power Bank Restriction Starting April 1

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Air Cargo Drives Fourfold Increase in Global Flower Exports According to IATA, air-transported global flower exports surged to $3.7 billion in 2024, marking a significant growth from $852 million in 2003. This highlights the critical role air cargo plays in expanding global trade, particularly in perishable goods like flowers.

2025-03-07T08:24:34.795027-08:00

Air Cargo Drives Fourfold Increase in Global Flower Exports

AeroTime

IATA Report: Air Safety Deteriorates in 2024 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its 2024 air safety report indicating a decline in safety compared to 2023. Despite an increase in incidents, aviation continues to be a safe transport mode, though immediate attention to safety measures is crucial.

2025-03-05T02:19:00.547532-08:00

IATA Report: Air Safety Deteriorates in 2024

Airline Geeks

Southwest Joins IATA for Strategic Industry Partnerships Southwest Airlines has become a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), enhancing its strategic positioning through increased industry partnerships and a more substantial voice within the global travel sector.

2025-02-17T10:08:00.461676-08:00

Southwest Joins IATA for Strategic Industry Partnerships

Aviation Week

E-commerce Drives Air Cargo Growth Amid Tariff Concerns Air cargo industry leaders predict continued growth in 2025, driven by e-commerce, despite looming tariff impacts. Cargo activity surged by 11% in 2024, exceeding prior records. 65% of attendees at Cargo Facts LATAM 2025 highlighted e-commerce as a crucial growth driver.

2025-02-14T13:34:31.047718-08:00

E-commerce Drives Air Cargo Growth Amid Tariff Concerns

Aviation Week

IATA Unveils SAF Emissions Reporting Framework The methodology provides airlines with a standardized approach to accurately report and track emissions reductions from the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), aiming to enhance transparency and bolster the global market's sustainability efforts.

2025-02-06T08:18:53.979897-08:00

IATA Unveils SAF Emissions Reporting Framework

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Boeing Forecasts 2,835 New Aircraft for South Asia by 2045 Boeing anticipates South Asian airlines will add 2,835 aircraft over the next 20 years, driven by economic growth and rising air travel demand. Single-aisle jets will dominate the new deliveries as the fleet quadruples in one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets.

2025-02-06T00:09:05.999674-08:00

Boeing Forecasts 2,835 New Aircraft for South Asia by 2045

AeroTime

Asia Pacific Airlines Achieve 30.5% Passenger and 14.5% Cargo Demand Growth in 2024 Preliminary figures from AAPA indicate a 30.5% rise in passenger volumes and a 14.5% surge in cargo demand year-on-year for 2024. This growth is attributed to increased e-commerce and ocean shipping restrictions. Capacity rose by 11.3%, reflecting strong market recovery post-pandemic.

2025-02-03T06:11:03.401453-08:00

Asia Pacific Airlines Achieve 30.5% Passenger and 14.5% Cargo Demand Growth in 2024