Morocco welcomed 15.7 million tourists between January and September 2026, as expanding airline networks strengthened access to its cities and coast. The supplied tourism figures show a 5% increase against the same period in 2025, representing approximately 717,000 additional visitors. Meanwhile, easyJet, Ryanair, Royal Air Maroc and other carriers are expanding services independently across European
Ryanair confirmed on 5 October 2026 that an industry association has brought an Irish High Court action seeking licence suspension. The airline maintains that it meets European ownership and control requirements and will contest the claim. The announcement disclosed litigation rather than an operational suspension. It identified no cancelled routes, passenger instructions to rebook or
Germany will significantly reduce its air traffic tax starting July 2026 in a major effort to strengthen the country’s aviation sector, lower airline operating costs, and improve competitiveness within the European travel market.
Facing mounting operational pressures in 2026, Turkish Airlines has announced a strategic reduction in flight frequencies across several regional and long-haul routes, particularly affecting destinations in the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
Italy’s ITA Airways launches its 2026–2030 strategy to expand global routes, renew its fleet, and lead aviation sustainability, backed by Lufthansa Group synergies.
Japan Airlines and partners complete Phase 1 of SAF Scope 3 environmental value trading to promote sustainable aviation and decarbonization in August 2024–March 2025.
Kazakhstan and China strengthen tourism and trade with a strategic Air Astana–China Southern Airlines codeshare agreement, expanding routes and connectivity.
FAA investigates near-collision on Southwest flight from California to Las Vegas, reigniting urgent debates over air travel safety and airspace modernization.
Airport information system market surges as US, China, India, and Japan adopt AI, IoT, and automation to meet rising global air traffic demands and enhance efficiency.
WELLINGTON, July 27, 2025 — Air New Zealand has taken a significant leap in global airline innovation by becoming the first carrier in Aotearoa to partner with OpenAI, marking a milestone in its digital transformation strategy. The collaboration, announced earlier this month, positions the airline among global leaders like Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, British
Mexico City, July 23, 2025 – Volaris, Mexico’s largest ultra-low-cost carrier, is anticipating a travel demand resurgence in the latter half of 2025, despite posting a significant loss in the second quarter and dealing with a grounded fleet amid ongoing engine issues. In its latest earnings report, the airline expressed cautious optimism for recovery, driven
