Keywords: Aviation industry


Who is Lionel Rault, the new General Director of Air France-KLM for North Africa?

With over twenty-seven years of experience within the Air France-KLM group, Lionel Rault is embarking on a new chapter in his career by taking the helm of the North Africa, Sahel, and West Coast region (ANSCO). Based in Casablanca since August 1, 2026, this experienced leader inherits a strategic market......

Trump unveils $22 billion overhaul plan for Washington Dulles International Airport

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to announce a sweeping $22 billion redevelopment plan for Washington Dulles International Airport, marking one of the most ambitious infrastructure initiatives unveiled for the Washington metropolitan region. According to sources familiar with the project, Trump......

Ethiopian Airlines records 20% revenue growth as Africa’s aviation sector gains momentum

Ethiopian Airlines has reported a significant increase in annual revenue, highlighting the continued recovery and expansion of Africa’s aviation industry. The state-owned airline generated $9.1 billion in revenue during the 2025/26 financial year, representing a 20% increase compared with the previous......

Singapore Airlines reports first quarterly loss since pandemic as fuel costs and Air India weigh

Singapore Airlines has reported its first quarterly loss since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, as higher fuel expenses and financial pressure linked to its associate Air India affected the carrier’s performance. The city-state’s flag carrier recorded a net loss of S$76 million ($58.79......

Saudi Arabia's Helicopter Company signs agreement with Bombardier for up to 60 business jets

Saudi Arabia's The Helicopter Company (THC) has signed a letter of intent with Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier for a potential fleet of up to 60 business jets, marking a major expansion plan for private aviation services in the Kingdom and the wider region. The agreement, announced at......

Air France extends suspension of Dubai and Riyadh flights over Gulf security concerns

Air France has once again postponed the resumption of flights to Dubai and Riyadh, underscoring the continued uncertainty surrounding air travel in the Gulf as regional security risks remain under close review. The French carrier announced that its services to and from the Saudi Arabian capital will......

Boeing challenges Airbus loan package as US-EU aircraft subsidy tensions return

Boeing has urged the United States government to seek further explanations from the European Union over a €3 billion ($3.43 billion) loan package granted to Airbus, reopening a long-running dispute over aircraft subsidies between the two aerospace giants. The American aircraft manufacturer has......

Canada partners with Pratt & Whitney Canada to strengthen aerospace industry

The Canadian government is partnering with Pratt & Whitney Canada to support the growth and competitiveness of the country's aerospace sector, the Industry Ministry announced on Monday. The initiative involves collaboration with the Canadian unit of RTX, one of the world's major aerospace......

airBaltic seeks emergency financing from bondholders as financial pressure intensifies

Latvia's national airline airBaltic is seeking short-term financing from its bondholders as it works to stabilize its finances and reduce the risk of default, according to a company notice reviewed by Reuters. The state-controlled carrier has called a meeting of bondholders for August 3 to discuss......