Air travel demand continues growth; close to 2019 levelThe recovery in air travel continued in December 2023 and the total 2023 traffic edged even closer to matching pre-pandemic demand, said International Air Transport Association (IATA). Total t More… |
Gulf Air-BIA record significant H1 passenger, air traffic growthBahrain International Airport (BIA), and Gulf Air have both registered a significant growth in the kingdom’s aviation sector during the first six months of the year. The airport and airline both rec More… |
Boeing forecasts demand for 42,600 new jetsWith a resurgence in international traffic and domestic air travel back to pre-pandemic levels, Boeing has projected global demand for 42,595 new commercial jets by 2042, valued at $8 trillion. Boeing rel More… |
dans and DFS Aviation sign contract for ATC systemsDubai Air Navigation Services (dans) and Germany’s DFS Aviation Services (DAS) have inked a contract for the supply of air traffic control (ATC) systems that will enhance the capabilities and quality standards at the city’s airspace. More… |
Peak travel season ends on a high note in AugustAir traffic recovery continued its momentum in August and the figures were up 67.7% compared to August 2021 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) with peak travel season ending on a high note, said an International Air Transport A More… |
Air traffic recovery fast-approaching pre-Covid levelsAir transport seat capacity and passenger totals globally have reached an estimated 80% of pre-pandemic levels, with passenger revenue at around 72% of its 2019 high point, according to latest analysis by ICAO. The number of air p More… |
ME air passenger traffic near pre-pandemic levelsAir passenger traffic in the Middle East and South Asia has recovered in the second quarter (Q2) of the year to approximately 85% of Q2 2019 seat capacity, according to the Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific’s Industry Outlo More… |
ACI seeks pragmatic approach to sustainable recovery of aviationACI will be advocating this message on behalf of its members at the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) High-level Conference on Covid-19, taking place virtually from October 12 to 22 under the theme: “One Vision for More… |
Air passenger demand stayed highly depressed in SeptTotal demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) was 72.8% below September 2019 levels -- only slightly improved over the 75.2% year-to-year decline recorded in August, International Air More… |
Mideast summer air traffic falls over 90%: ACIThe Middle East recorded a decline of 90.3% in air passenger traffic during August 2020 compared to 2019 as the pandemic continued to have a dramatic impact on global traffic during the ordinarily busy summer peak, said a report. More… |