The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) forecasts that air passenger demand will rapidly recover to pre-pandemic levels on most routes during the first quarter of 2023, and that growth of around 3% on 2019 figures will be achieved by year end
The outlook for aviation industry demand in 2023 is positive, but there may be increased consolidation, and failures of some weaker players. In particular, regional airlines may be at greater risk. IBA ponders why Flybe has once again entered into administration
Finnair has bucked the general trend among airlines to maximise their ancillary revenue opportunities, with the decision to discontinue both in-flight and pre-order retail sales
Following a selection process, Delta Air Lines (Delta) has chosen Airbus Services to retrofit and upgrade nine A350 aircraft entering its fleet, representing one of the largest and most comprehensive A350 cabin upgrade programmes commissioned by an airline
Air China’s newly launched A350 cabin designs include several customised features, and mark the first entry into service of the Recaro CL6720 seat with an Asian carrier
Latvian low-cost airline, airBaltic, has announced that it will equip its entire fleet of Airbus A220-300 aircraft with SpaceX’s Starlink internet connectivity system, with STC and installations expected this year
United has opened a US$32 million expansion of its Inflight Training Center in Houston to support major staff growth. The investment has doubled the size of facility, with highlights including more classroom and training spaces, cabin and door trainers, and a water landing training centre
RoyalJet has signed a letter of intent with Honeywell to add GX Ka-band connectivity services to its latest Boeing Business Jet (BBJ), including JetWave high-speed satellite communications hardware and airtime services
Toronto-based Porter Airlines has selected West Entertainment as the inflight entertainment (IFE) content service provider (CSP) for its Embraer 195-E2 fleet
Delta Air Lines is launching what it says is a first-of-its-kind airline innovation lab, which will be used to accelerate research, design and testing for new ideas to make air travel more sustainable
