Aurigny is adding more than 100 extra flights to its winter schedule between Guernsey and London Gatwick. The additional services will operate from late October 2024 through March 2025. This decision follows the announcement that rival airline Blue Islands will suspend its winter service on the same route. The move

The Rhenus Group has completed its full acquisition of the LBH Group, becoming the sole owner. This move follows an initial purchase of a 60% stake in 2019, with Rhenus now acquiring the remaining 40% of the shares. The LBH Group is a global port agency and logistics company with

The Scottish government has announced plans to bring the lifeline air services for Shetland's outer isles into public ownership. The service, currently run by private operator Airtask Group, connects Fair Isle, Foula, Papa Stour, and Skerries with the mainland. This nationalization is scheduled to take place when the

Ascend Airways, a UK-based subsidiary of Airhub Airlines, has announced its decision to voluntarily surrender its Air Operator Certificate (AOC). The carrier, which is part of the Lithuanian GetJet Airlines Group, had only received its certificate from the UK Civil Aviation Authority in December 2023. This move follows a re-evaluation

An analysis of global aviation data reveals the airlines that operate the largest fleets of regional aircraft, which are vital for connecting smaller communities to major hubs. American Airlines, through its American Eagle brand, leads the world with over 850 regional planes. Close behind are other US giants, including SkyWest

Airbus announced a significant 28% decline in its first-quarter net income, falling to €595 million ($637 million). Despite the profit drop, the European planemaker saw its revenues increase by 9% to €12.8 billion, driven by higher aircraft deliveries. The company delivered 142 commercial aircraft during the quarter, an increase

Loganair has successfully retained the contract to operate the essential 'lifeline' air services connecting the Shetland Islands with the Scottish mainland. The new seven-year agreement is subsidized by the Scottish government to ensure continued connectivity from Sumburgh Airport. These routes are crucial for the island's residents,

Growing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz, are compelling shippers to shift from ocean to sea-air freight solutions. This pivot is sustaining elevated air cargo rates, especially on crucial trade lanes from Asia to Europe. Logistics companies are observing a significant

British Airways is now strictly enforcing its policy prohibiting passengers from filming or photographing cabin crew without their explicit consent. The airline has updated its guidance to protect the privacy and well-being of its employees from unwanted online exposure. Cabin crew are instructed to ask passengers to stop recording and

Delta Air Lines is strategically deploying its flagship Airbus A350-900 on several key transatlantic routes that are not its longest, such as to Amsterdam, Paris, and Dublin. The primary driver for this decision is the aircraft's significant cargo capacity, which surpasses other widebodies in its fleet. These European

Atlas Air Worldwide has named Emma Woodthorpe as its new Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer. In this role, she will report directly to President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Steen. Woodthorpe will lead the company's global human resources strategy, focusing on talent management, employee engagement, and

The ongoing conflict in the Red Sea is forcing maritime carriers to reroute vessels from the Far East to Africa around the Cape of Good Hope. This diversion is causing severe port congestion, particularly at major hubs like Durban, South Africa, leading to significant delays and operational chaos. As a

The ongoing disruption to ocean shipping in the Red Sea is causing a significant shift of cargo to air freight. This modal shift is driving up air cargo demand and spot rates, particularly from the Middle East and South Asia to Europe. Key hubs like Dubai are seeing a surge

Emirates experienced significant operational challenges, cancelling and rerouting numerous flights due to recent airspace closures in the Middle East. The disruptions stemmed from the temporary closure of airspace over Iran, Jordan, and Iraq following heightened regional tensions. An airline spokesperson confirmed they are actively working to restore the regular flight