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The Sustainable Fuels Global Summit 2026 (SFGS2026) will take place from 11-12 March 2026 in Rotterdam, Netherlands, bringing together a wide range of stakeholders from across aviation, shipping, fuel production, investment and government to address how sustainable fuels can move from early deployment into large-scale commercial use in the transport sector. The summit has been…
Falko, an aircraft lessor and asset manager focused on the 50–150 seat aircraft segment and one of the longest-established specialists in this sector globally, has reported the closing of a US$672 million financing facility in December 2025 for its Falko Regional Aircraft Opportunities Fund II (Fund II). The facility will be used to refinance existing…
Belgrade Airport handled 8.911.987 passengers in 2025, representing its busiest year on record. The figure marks an increase of 6.5% in 2024 or growth of over 544.000 travellers. The number of commercial aircraft movements grew 3.9% to 89.480. During 2025, Air Serbia was the largest carrier by available seats, while the ATR72-600 was the most…
Amman, December 2025: Airport International Group announced that Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) has successfully maintained its 4-Star Airport Rating following the latest SKYTRAX World Airport Audit. SKYTRAX — the renowned London-based international air transport rating organization — once again recognized QAIA’s continued delivery of good-quality staff service and product standards across core airport operations.…
The total global passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 5.7% in November 2025, compared to November 2024, according to International Air Transport Association (IATA) data. Middle Eastern carriers saw a 9.6% year-on-year increase in demand. Capacity increased 9.2% year-on-year, and the load factor was 81.4% (+0.3 ppt compared to November 2024).…
Yemenia Airways resumed flights from Aden International Airport in southern Yemen on Sunday after a three-day suspension, the Transport Ministry said. The resumption followed directives from Transport Minister Abdul Salam Saleh Humaid and the airline’s board chairman, Nasser Mahmoud, the ministry said in a statement. Yemenia’s deputy general manager for commercial affairs, Mohsen Haidara, said…
Ethiopian Airlines Group has signed a strategic agreement with Nucore Technologies, a company that specialised in providing software solutions for advanced back-office automation, integration, reporting and analytics capabilities to travel agencies, OTAs, aggregators, and corporate customers. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in Ethiopian Airlines’ digital transformation journey, positioning B2B as a key strategic area.…
Air hubs in Türkiye’s megalopolis, namely the IGA Istanbul Airport and the Asian-side air gateway Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport, set new records in passenger count with a total of 132 million people served at the end of 2025, according to the State Airports Authority General Directorate (DHMI). The IGA Istanbul Airport handled 80.4 million passengers…
King Abdulaziz International Airport (Jeddah Airport) recorded notable growth in operational performance during November 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. The total number of passengers reached 4.86 million, marking an increase of 8.6 per cent, while the total number of flights reached 25,900, reflecting a growth of 10.6 per cent. The airport recorded…
Qatar Airways Group announced the appointment of Mr. Hamad Ali Al‑Khater as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective Sunday, 7 December 2025. Mr. Al‑Khater succeeds Engr. Badr Mohammed Al‑Meer. Mr. Al-Khater joins Qatar Airways Group from Hamad International Airport, where he has served as Chief Operating Officer. In that role, he was responsible for ensuring the…