Airline body IATA says Hong Kong has lost global aviation hub status
International Air Transport Association Director General Willie Walsh said on Wednesday that Hong Kong has lost its position as a global aviation hub due to China’s zero-COVID policy. Walsh was…
Middle East fleet to more than double by 2041 to meet increased demand: Boeing
Boeing has released its 2022 commercial market outlook report, where the manufacturer states that the Middle Eastern region’s aircraft fleet is projected to more than double by 2041. The report…
Aviation regulator met Boeing about 737 MAX’s return to China
China‘s aviation regulator said on Tuesday it held a meeting with Boeing last week about the return of the 737 MAX to China, a day before the planemaker’s top executives…
Southwest Airlines Reports Leisure Revenue Exceeding 2019 Levels
Southwest has upgraded its financial guidance, but the bottom line is it expects to be profitable in Q3, Q4 and for the full year 2022. Last week, Southwest Airlines signaled…
FINANCE | Air Serbia eyes profitability in 2022
Air Serbia anticipates breaking even or registering a small profit in 2022 following two years of Covid-induced financial losses. “Air Serbia has performed relatively well during the pandemic. In 2021…
U.S. denies Republic Airways bid to reduce co-pilot training hours
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Monday it had denied a request by regional airline Republic Airways to reduce the number of hours needed to train a co-pilot.…
Aviation industry is recovering, but manpower is a problem: IATA’s Philip Goh
In the past two years during the pandemic, many people have left the aviation industry – some laid off, some by their own volition – and they may not return.…
Selangor Aviation Show timely as the world takes flight again
THE recent Selangor Aviation Show (SAS) 2022 brought together players in the global aerospace and aviation sectors – offering them a platform to network, dialogue and share knowledge and offerings…