American Airlines (American) and Google have announced the largest publicly disclosed sustainable aviation fuel certificate (SAFc) agreement between an airline and a single corporate customer to date. The ldeal will support the use of 35 million gallons (132 million litres) of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) over three years, delivering nearly 300,000 metric tonnes of carbon
IATA has launched its “Save a Life, Not a Bag” campaign, backed by regulators including EASA and the FAA, to remind passengers that cabin baggage must be left behind during an aircraft evacuation. The initiative stresses that every second counts in an emergency and that retrieving personal belongings can put lives at risk. Aviation leaders
Lincoln Airport has launched a major reconstruction of its 12,901-foot runway 18/36, a project valued at around US$100 million and one of the largest infrastructure investments in the airport’s history. The multi-year programme will modernise one of the longest runways in the United States, strengthening its role in commercial aviation, military operations, general aviation and
Bain Capital has launched JB Aircraft Finance, LLC, a new corporate jet financing and leasing platform focused on the mid-life business aircraft market. The venture has been established in partnership with aviation industry veteran Thomas Garbaccio and Miami-based Brickell Asset Management. JB Aircraft Finance aims to address a longstanding gap in corporate aviation by providing
The Board of Airline Representatives in Germany (BARIG) has welcomed Türkiye-based Freebird Airlines as its newest member. Marking 25 years of operations in 2026, Freebird Airlines serves more than 120 destinations alongside its Malta-registered sister carrier, Freebird Airlines Europe. The group operates flights from 16 German airports to popular leisure destinations such as Antalya, Crete
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported a decline in global passenger demand for April 2026, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continued to disrupt international air travel and push up operating costs. Total passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), fell 3.4% compared with April 2025. Excluding the Middle East,
Honeywell has revealed the new brand identities for its automation and aerospace businesses as it prepares to separate into two independent, publicly traded companies on June 29, 2026. The move marks a major milestone in the company’s transformation and follows the planned spin-off of its aerospace division. The automation business will operate as Honeywell Technologies
American Airlines (American) will equip more than 500 narrow-body aircraft with Starlink high-speed satellite internet from the first quarter of 2027, marking a major upgrade to its inflight customer experience. “As a premium global airline, we are continuously seeking out world-class partners like Starlink to deliver what our customers need and want,” said American Airlines
easyJet and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport have launched electronic TaxiBot operations for Airbus aircraft at Schiphol following a successful trial earlier this year, marking a further step in reducing ground emissions and improving operational efficiency. Funded through the SESAR HERON project, TaxiBot is a semi-robotic aircraft tug that allows aircraft to taxi between the gate and
Airbus has launched the Airbus Tech Hub in Canada, a new platform aimed at accelerating aerospace research and innovation through collaboration with the country’s technology and academic ecosystem. Located in Mirabel, the Canada Tech Hub joins Airbus’ existing global network of innovation centres in South Korea, Japan, Singapore and the Netherlands. The initiative is designed
