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KLM Secures Large Uptake of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

The Dutch airline’s 10-year commitment is part of a new SAF production plant in the Netherlands.

Airbus Eyes New Narrowbody Opportunities in Africa

The European airframer has placed a team in Nigeria in an effort to tap the Western African country’s particularly strong potential.

China Opens Doors to South Korean Airlines

In a sign of easing political tensions, the People’s Republic has approved 49 more weekly flights into its territory by South Korean carriers.

Trade Tensions, Fuel Costs Weigh on Southeast Asian Airlines

Operating losses at Thai Airways reflect a wider slump throughout Southeast Asia.

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Braathens Regional Looking to Expand ATR Fleet, Drops A220s

The Sweden-based regional airline targets CO2-free flight operations by 2030.

Ghana, Ethiopian Airlines To Establish Carrier in West Africa

The Ghanian government and the private sector would control a 51-percent share in the new West African airline, while Ethiopian holds the balance.

Air Canada in Talks To Acquire Parent of Rival Air Transat

The Canadian flag carrier’s acquisition of Transat would consolidate its foothold at Montreal Trudeau Airport.

Prospect of Further Strikes Threaten Taiwanese Carriers

EVA flight attendants and China Airlines pilots prepare for another round of work action.

Emirates Results Reflect a Wider Malaise in Middle East

Airline traffic fell 0.8 percent in the Middle East region last year.

Common Interiors To Enhance Lufthansa Group Fleet Flexibility

Each Lufthansa Group carrier will have common business and premium economy cabin fittings, allowing flexible distribution of aircraft.

Air France To Trim Domestic Network To Stem Losses

France’s flag carrier points to strong competition from high-speed trains and low-cost carriers for deepening losses on domestic routes.

China’s ‘Big Three’ Get Set To Do Battle at Daxing International

A change of CAAC policy allows Air China to gain a foothold at both Beijing Airports.

ICAO Ready To Launch Follow-up Audit of Thailand

The safety review comes as Thailand bids to regain Category 1 status in the U.S.

IATA Data Reveals a Slowdown of Global Demand for Air Travel

European airlines still post the highest load factors on international services, while traffic to and from the Middle East continues to contract.

Lufthansa Looking To Acquire German Leisure Airline Condor

A buy of Frankfurt-based Condor would further strengthen Lufthansa’s foothold in its home market.

Lebanon's MEA Rises Above Structural Disadvantages

Middle East Airlines sees room for growth despite incursions by Gulf behemoths.

Air Transat Starts Fleet Renewal with First Airbus A321LRs

Montreal-based leisure airline Air Transat will add 17 single-aisle Airbus aircraft by 2022 under a deal with U.S. lessor AerCap.

Creditors Consider UTair Rescue Plan Amid Shutdown Fears

Operational performance at Russia’s fourth largest airline improves, but its financial condition remains dire.

SAS Resumes Full Schedule following Pilots’ Strike

The Scandinavian airline’s pilots staged a week-long walkout in spite of deteriorating market conditions across Europe.

Omani A320 Pioneer Makes Mark as Emerging LCC

SalamAir plans to double its Airbus fleet by the end of the year.

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