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Singapore is lifting the mask requirement onboard certain flights and at Changi Airport as the country emerges from the pandemic.

AirAsia X completed its restructuring in March after cutting most of its debt obligations.

Air Canada plans to have 12 dedicated freighters in its fleet by the end of 2024, part of an effort to build greater revenue diversification into its operation.

TAP Air Portugal (TAP) is tracking close to pre-pandemic unit revenue and costs, despite higher fuel costs and a smaller fleet, but interest costs and unfavorable dollar exchange rates pushed the company to a €202 million ($201.7 million) first-half net loss.

The Middle East could face a shortage of 3,000 pilots as early as next year, according to a new report by consultancy Oliver Wyman.

Passenger demand is starting to resemble past cycles, but some new trends are emerging in how customers travel, a top American Airlines executive says.

Bidders for a majority stake in ITA Airways have submitted improved offers to the Italian government in advance of a deadline that expired Aug. 22, but industry sources fear political uncertainty in Italy could once again hold up the long-drawn out sale process.

ExpressJet, the long-time regional feeder airline that morphed into a stand-alone leisure operator under the aha! brand, has filed for bankruptcy protection.

Kazakhstan’s SCAT is turning into the country’s fastest-growing airline.

The airline launched European short-haul flights in June 2021 and added long-haul transatlantic operations in April 2022.

Air New Zealand is reactivating some of its parked Boeing 777-300ERs, as it looks to boost its long-haul capacity.

Infrastructure investments in air freight highlight the steps operators are taking to ensure they can meet expected long-term demand.

A Nigerian government minister has said that the country’s administration is actively working to solve the problem of airline funds trapped in the country.

London Heathrow Airport has given airlines until Aug. 31 to hand back up to 10% of their winter slots without penalty.

Maarten Stienen takes on the role as KLM continues to face operational disruption.

U.S. regional operator Air Wisconsin is forging a new partnership with American Airlines, opting to end an agreement with its current major airline partner, United Airlines.

Manston Airport in southeast England is set to reopen as an air cargo hub in early 2025, after a decade’s closure and a five-year wait for UK government planning approval to be finalized.

U.S. airlines will benefit from a full year of “normalized demand” in 2023 but will soon face headwinds from broader macroeconomic factors that are threatening most industries, a new Fitch Ratings forecast said.

Wizz Air has appointed a new CFO, Ian Malin, to replace Jourik Hooghe, who is leaving the low-cost airline after three years.

Airfares are falling in the U.S., offering a reprieve to travelers who spent most of this year confronting inflation, rising energy bills and sky-high ticket prices.

Spanish airport operator Aena has secured a R$2.45 billion ($473.8 million) management contract covering 11 airports across Brazil, including São Paulo.

FarCargo will fly fresh salmon to the U.S. using a Boeing 757-200F.

Heads Up Technologies has bought fellow aircraft cabin lighting supplier STG Aerospace for its "concept-to-certification capability and extensive intellectual property."

The new terminal will enable the airport to handle 50 million passengers more annually.

The company plans to convert its biorefinery in Houston to into a SAF hub, producing 250 million gal. per year by 2025.