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Who can make the giant leap for aviation-kind?

Objects in the rear-view mirror are now closer than they appeared.

Airlines have almost fully restored their fleets; new orders indicate a shift in growth centers.

The idea of flight limits seems to have taken root in Europe, and airlines, unsurprisingly, are not keen on the idea.

IATA has urged Belgium’s government to scrap proposals to ban night flights at Brussels Zaventem Airport.

IATA has released digital tools that it says helps airports estimate carbon dioxide emissions produced from construction projects.

Government incentives to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) are proving to be the way to encourage the speedy construction of SAF production plants.

IATA calls Air Traffic Control (ATC) performance in both Europe and the U.S. “disappointing."

The International Air Transport Association says the Hong Kong government’s labor importation initiative has boosted the airport workforce by 6,300 workers.

Alexis von Hoensbroech’s arrival has coincided with a pivot toward leisure travel that bolsters the airline’s growing presence in domestic Canadian markets.

Trade body ACI has reiterated calls to reform airport slot regulations, arguing that current rules restrict consumer choice and connectivity.

ACI Europe Director General Olivier Jankovec also says that airport charges are up 7% compared with before the pandemic, while airfares have risen by 32%.

The lingering weakness in Japan’s outbound travel demand is hindering airline recoveries.

The aviation industry needs its own moonshot to combat climate change.

France’s President Emmanuel Macron has announced a new investment program to boost sustainable aviation.

Airline and airport groups have some concerns about the International Air Transport Association’s call for governments to align on airport slot rules.

Production issues and supply chain shortages are continuing short-term problems for Airbus, but the OEM must also define a long-term product strategy.

Study shows steps to speed up sustainability are clear and feasible.

The airline industry lost close to $180 billion in the pandemic. Now that profits are returning on strong demand, carriers aim to secure long-term capacity.

IATA’s real-time turbulence data-gathering platform is up to 20 participating airlines, with ANA and WestJet the latest to sign on.

Our editors at the IATA AGM in Istanbul heard discussions on aviation sustainability, OEM supply chain frustrations and other key issues.

Emirates has begun work on another large order for widebody aircraft as the airline prepares for the replacement of a bigger part of its current fleet.

Willie Walsh, Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), is known for his strongly worded statements.

The world’s airlines are forecast to post a $9.8 billion net profit for 2023, more than double what had been anticipated just six months earlier.

The escalating levels of blocked funds will continue to damage airline connectivity worldwide, IATA has warned.