air transport

Updated annually with data from more than 240 international airlines, the WATS report from the international air transport association IATA provides a clearer picture of developments in air transport. IATA analyses geographical factors, supply and demand, aircraft movements and product trends. The report includes a...

In the second quarter of 2025, Air France-KLM recorded a significant increase in operating income to 736 million euros, up 223 million on last year, with an operating margin of 8.7%. This performance was driven by growth in unit revenues (+2.4%) in the passenger, cargo and low-cost (Transavia) sectors. But also in...

At the end of July, JetBlue and United Airlines finally obtained authorisation from the US Department of Transportation to implement their planned partnership. In so doing, the two airlines are benefiting from a softening of the Trump administration's stance on mergers and partnerships in the industry. Above all, it is excellent news for the New York-based company...

At the end of last week, yet another conflict emerged around the world. This time it involves Cambodia and Thailand over territory that may seem complex - or too subtle - from a French perspective. Nevertheless, gunfire, rockets, drones and bombardments at certain points in the...

Air connectivity in Europe is still struggling to return to pre-pandemic levels, despite a full recovery in passenger traffic from 2024. These are the findings of the 2025 report on airport connectivity published by ACI Europe (Airports Association International) at its recent annual congress. The report is based on...

Here's some news that's going to spoil the holidays for the French air transport industry. The government, still desperate to make up the public deficit, is considering taxing... air transport! The idea is extremely original. But it is true that the measure is well received by some sections of public opinion,...

Month after month, Ethiopian Airlines confirms its domination of air transport in Africa. The airline, which is a member of the Star Alliance, is the only one in sub-Saharan Africa to offer a global network with some 160 domestic and international destinations. Among the new destinations served by the African giant, Ethiopian inaugurated a new route on 1 January....

Airline bosses are not likely to appreciate the comedy of repetition... No sooner has the increase in the solidarity tax come into force than another levy is being considered by eight countries. Alongside France, this eclectic coalition includes Kenya, Barbados, Spain, Somalia, Benin, the United States and the...

It was 2011, and the flamboyant CEO of the AirAsia group, Tony Fernandes, was inaugurating a new Airbus A330 route to Paris Orly from Kuala Lumpur. At the time, the French capital was the second European city after London to benefit from a flight by the group's long-haul subsidiary, AirAsia X. Less than a year...

In the summer of 2024, the Air France-KLM group initiated a commercial cooperation with SAS. This is based on extended code-share and interline marketing agreements. SAS' entry into the Skyteam alliance has contributed to this strengthened cooperation. Air France-KLM is aiming for a shareholding of over 60% Subject to meeting all...

According to the latest changes made by Oman Air to its winter timetable on July 1, the airline is planning to increase the number of flights between Europe and Muscat. This strategy follows the airline's entry into the oneworld alliance on July 1. From 26 October, the carrier will increase its weekly flights to London to 11...

Just bad luck? Senegal does not seem to be succeeding in securing the future of its national airlines. Back in 2009, the joint venture between Royal Air Maroc and Senegal came to an abrupt end with the bankruptcy of Air Sénégal International. The airline lasted just under 9 years. A replacement...

Japanese airline giant All Nippon Airways (ANA) is continuing to focus on innovation and premium comfort for its high-contribution passengers. At the 55th Paris Air Show, the airline unveiled "THE Room FX", its brand new Business Class seat. The new seat is specifically designed to...

Thai Airways International finally emerged from a rehabilitation plan on 16 June after four years of arduous restructuring. The plan involved a major reduction in the fleet, network and workforce of the Thai national carrier. However, Thai Airways is fortunate enough to be controlled by the State, through...

Iberia has unveiled its new strategic plan, Flight Plan 2030, which lays the foundations for the airline's future growth. The plan aims to achieve annual profitability of between 13.5 % and 15 %, which will make it possible to invest 6 billion euros over the entire period. According to the company's CEO, Marco Sansavini, "thanks to...

Against a backdrop of very high tensions in the Middle East, even though a ceasefire could ease the current pressure, several international and regional airlines have temporarily suspended their flights or set up alternative routes in order to guarantee passenger safety. Iran's launch of missiles at a US military base in the Middle East has...

  (Ali Tounsi- Photo: ACI Africa) Ali Tounsi has been Secretary General of Airport Council International (ACI) for Africa since 2009. ACI represents 64 members in 51 countries, managing 250 airports. With 25 years' experience in air transport, Ali Tounsi paints an uncompromising picture of the...

Reopening of Amman airport in Jordan and Beirut airport in Lebanon on Sunday 15 June. Delays are expected at Abu Dhabi and Dubai airports. This situation is mainly due to the congestion of air corridors to the south of the conflict zone. And because Iran continues to ban overflights of its territory by...

Here's a survey that has certainly pleased the aviation world and challenges the idea that the French are increasingly hostile to flying. A survey carried out by the FNAM (Fédération Nationale de l'Aviation et de ses Métiers) in conjunction with the Union des Aéroports Français and with the support of Air France-KLM has analysed...

Air Transat, which will be opening services between Bordeaux and Montreal in February 2026 and launching flights to Madrid this winter. Air Canada, which is relaunching flights from Montreal and Toronto to Naples, Porto and Prague, and is preparing to land in Edinburgh. French Bee has just inaugurated its Paris-Orly route to Montreal. And finally, Finnair...