SkyTeam announced (20-Jan-2025) the following changes to its lounge access policy for Elite Plus, first class and business class customers, effective 01-Apr-2025:. Elite Plus customers travelling on domestic flights will gain lounge access for the first time. Domestic lounge access will initially be available at selected lounges of Air France, China Eastern Airlines, Garuda …

Jan 12, 2024 · Boeing's 737MAX-9 grounding is only the latest in a series of supply chain challenges that have beset commercial aircraft production in recent years.These difficulties have been well documented elsewhere. This report presents data on passenger aircraft deliveries and the order backlog, both on a global scale and for the two leading manufacturers.

Jul 18, 2024 · It is over two years since CAPA - Centre for Aviation published its last global airport construction and investment survey; one of several such reports during the past decade. At that time, many construction activities were suspended, or had been cancelled altogether, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, although in some instances they did continue.

CAPA Profiles. CAPA Profiles help you identify new business opportunities and make better business decisions, by providing accurate and up-to-date data on airports, airlines, suppliers, investors, MROs, lessors and countries/territories around the world.

Nov 20, 2024 · Donald Trump's election to be the 47th US president will eventually, when the dust settles, raise questions about his government's stance on airport infrastructure and privatisation, and whether the national air traffic service should continue to be run by the FAA.. These topics are frequently raised in the US, where privatisation in particular is minimal.

Aug 21, 2023 · The world's airlines have to recruit significant numbers of new pilots annually, according to forecasts from Boeing, Airbus and the flight training provider CAE.. CAPA - Centre for Aviation analysis of these forecasts suggests that the annual intake of new pilots needs to be around 7% to 9% of the existing active pilot population.. Asia Pacific is expected to need the …

Jan 11, 2023 · The global airline industry is recovering from the challenges of the past few years, with capacity and traffic approaching pre-pandemic levels, and no net reduction in the number of airlines. However, the industry lost 80% of its all-time accumulated profit in the years 2020-2022. Other key numbers include EU air fare inflation at 28%, Boeing and Airbus deliveries set back …

Jul 23, 2024 · This second part of a biennial inspection of infrastructure and investment projects at existing and new airports concludes with an examination of the Americas, the Middle East and Africa.The Asia Pacific and European regions were investigated in Part 1.. Although such activity has reduced everywhere, investment in existing North American airports remains solid, …

Jul 11, 2024 · Hong Kong's International Airport, commonly known as Chek Lap Kok, has been big, bold and brash since it opened in 1998, exactly 26 years ago.. Rushed to beat the deadline for the transfer of sovereignty from the UK to the Peoples Republic of China, the airport was constructed on an artificial island reclaimed from the sea.It became one of the world's top 10 …

3 days ago · Background . Wizz Air planned to expand its fleet from 208 to 500 aircraft by 2030 to 2032, creating opportunities for new base airports and potentially establishing new airline companies 1.The airline aimed for a 15% to 20% annual fleet growth, with a strategic objective of a 500 aircraft fleet by 2032 2.Additionally, Wizz Air increased its market share in Central and …