Cover Story
Top of the world’s airport class
For Dubai Airports Corporation, which operates the UAE’s two airport complexes, Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC), the onset of the pandemic was no different than it was for everyone. Read More »
Main Story
Adoption of a collective long-term global aspirational goal (LTAG) of net-zero carbon emissions from aviation by 2050 took 2,500 delegates from 184 member States and 57 organizations two weeks of intensive diplomacy to formulate. Read More »
Main Story
Non-CO₂ emissions responsible for 66% net aviation impact on climate
A recent University of Bristol report argues revised air traffic control procedures and aircraft operations could reduce the climate impact of aviation by as much as 20% in the next five to 10 years. Read More »
Main Story
Taking the heat out of Sustainable Aviation Fuel flying is an important part of airlines becoming greener, global aviation’s Honeywell Aerospace, believes. Read More »
Main Story
Sustainable Aviation Fuel is critical to aviation’s drive to be greener but there are countless other measures that contribute to making airlines, airports and others in the sector environmentally friendly. Read More »
Main Story
Singapore Changi Airport holds steady on 2030 emissions goals
Despite the increasing numbers of passengers Singapore’s Changi Airport expects to pass through its terminals in the years ahead, it remains committed to achieving zero-carbon growth by 2030, capping absolute carbon emissions at 2018 levels and achieving Net-Zero emissions by 2050. Read More »
Special Report
Stampede ahead as airlines rebuild networks
It’s a stampede. Almost daily airlines across the Asia-Pacific either are announcing the re-introduction of routes suspended during the pandemic or launching destinations from changing market conditions. Read More »
Special Report
East Asia slows recovery at region’s airports
For Asian airlines desperate to see one of their key markets, China, reopen after a long pandemic winter of restrictions, 2023 should deliver some relief. Read More »
Addendum
China remains stubborn outlier as neighbouring nations re-open international borders
At press time, China’s international flights were 6% of their pre-pandemic capacity, although there were signs Mainland airlines might soon be cut a break by Beijing. Read More »
Addendum
Sovereign wealth fund acquires Etihad Aviation Group; former TAP CEO moves to Gulf carrier
After a very expensive and failed attempt at establishing Abu Dhabi as a major Middle East airline hub, followed by a resuscitation of the Etihad Aviation Group in the last four years, the carrier is embarking on the next stage of its development. Read More »
Addendum
New frontiers at India’s top airlines
In recent months, the helms of India’s two most important airlines took on a very different public and leadership face. Read More »
Addendum
Willis Lease Finance rebrands after significant growth
Florida-headquartered Willis Lease Finance has united its multiple businesses under new branding, WLFC, to demonstrate its offerings that now extend to 120 countries and have a portfolio value US$2 billion. Read More »
Addendum
SIA Group leads tributes to airline’s late founding managing director Lim Chin Beng
The first Singapore Airlines managing director, Lim Chin Beng, who passed away aged 90 on October 21. Read More »
Comment
More SAF and more government investment in SAF
The commitment at the International Civil Aviation Organizations 41st Assembly in Montreal to work towards net-zero emissions for aviation by 2050 is a milestone on the long road to turning the industry green. Read More »