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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·July 22, 2026

Airbus elevates hybrid-electric integration with LEIA Project

Airbus, with partners from across the European Union, the UK and the US, is pursuing its ambition to pioneer a...
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Philippine Airlines
Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·July 21, 2026

Philippine Airlines to order nine more Airbus A350-1000s

Farnborough, United Kingdom, 21 July 2026  – Philippine Airlines (PAL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for nine A350-1000...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation News
·July 20, 2026

Turkish Airlines Signs Multi-Year Agreement with CAE

Turkish Airlines Signs Multi-Year Agreement with CAE Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other airline,...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·July 19, 2026

​India’s ePlane e200X: Can This Compact Electric Aircraft Transform Urban Air Mobility? 

India’s ePlane Company has unveiled the compact e200X electric aircraft, aiming to make rooftop urban air mobility practical. While its...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·July 18, 2026

​Iran-Israel-US Conflict Disrupts Gulf Aviation While Tourism Shows Resilience 

Renewed hostilities involving Iran, Israel and the United States are disrupting Middle East aviation, prompting airlines to reroute flights and...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·July 17, 2026

​United Airlines Reinvents Economy Again with New ‘Elbow Room’ Seats on Airbus A321XLR 

United Airlines has unveiled an innovative Economy Plus seating option for its new Airbus A321XLR fleet, replacing the middle seat...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·July 17, 2026

​Lufthansa Picks Lorenza Maggio to Lead Brussels Airlines 

Lufthansa Group has appointed Lorenza Maggio as the next CEO of Brussels Airlines, placing one of its most experienced executives...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·July 17, 2026

​LIAT Reconnects Guadeloupe and Jamaica, Opening a New Chapter for Caribbean Tourism 

LIAT Air’s new nonstop service between Guadeloupe and Jamaica marks a major step in Caribbean connectivity. Beyond shortening travel times,...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·July 17, 2026

​ARC Report Shows Americans Are Traveling in Record Numbers—But International Visitors Are Not 

ARC’s latest ticket sales report confirms Americans continue to travel in record numbers despite higher airfares. But the data reflect...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·July 17, 2026

​Government Responds as JetBlue Ends Nonstop JFK Flights to Antigua 

The Government of Antigua and Barbuda says JetBlue’s decision to end nonstop JFK service after October 31, 2026, reflects broader...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·June 19, 2026

​A New TUI in the North? Norwegian’s Acquisition Sparks Industry Debate 

Norwegian’s acquisition of Nordic Leisure Travel Group transforms the airline into a vertically integrated travel powerhouse spanning airlines, tour operators,...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·June 14, 2026

​Air Zimbabwe Returns to London After 14 Years, Restoring a Vital Link to Zimbabwe 

Air Zimbabwe is set to return to the UK market after a 14-year absence, launching nonstop flights between Harare and...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·June 14, 2026

​Riyadh Air Takes Flight: A New Era Begins for Saudi Aviation 

Riyadh Air has officially begun operations, turning years of planning into reality. The Kingdom’s new national carrier launched with its...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·June 14, 2026

​ILA Berlin 2026 Breaks Records with Major Aerospace, Defense and Space Deals 

ILA Berlin 2026 concluded its professional days with a record number of strategic agreements, industry partnerships, and technology announcements. From...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·June 14, 2026

​BermudAir Expands Turks and Caicos Service with Six New Winter Routes 

Experience Turks and Caicos and the Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority have welcomed BermudAir’s major winter expansion, introducing new...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·June 14, 2026

​Ryanair Threatens Belgian Capacity Cuts Over Planned Aviation Tax Hike 

Ryanair has warned it will cut 20 routes and remove five aircraft from Belgium if the federal government doubles its...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·June 8, 2026

​Lebanon Reopens Qlayaat Airport as Second Civilian Gateway, Boosting Tourism and Aviation Resilience 

Lebanon has officially reopened René Moawad Airport in Qlayaat as the country’s second civilian airport. The project aims to stimulate...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·June 8, 2026

​Air Canada-Abra Alliance Could Turn Canada Into the New Gateway Between South America and the World 

Air Canada and Abra Group have unveiled plans for a strategic partnership that could transform Canada into a major gateway...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·June 8, 2026

​Global Airline Profits Halved in 2026 as Middle East War and Fuel Crisis Reshape Aviation 

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Roberto Alvo, CEO of LATAM Airlines Group, has taken up duties as...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·June 6, 2026

​Togo Emerges as Africa’s New Aviation Hot Spot as Leaders Gather for AFCAC Air Transport Convention & Expo 2026 

Togo is stepping into the spotlight as the future hub for African aviation. The African Air Transport Convention & Expo...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·June 6, 2026

​Air Transat Launches Historic Montreal–Agadir Non-Stop Service as Morocco Expands Global Air Connectivity 

Air Transat will launch the first-ever non-stop flight between Montreal and Agadir on June 12, creating the first direct air...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·June 5, 2026

​The Hidden Link Between Transportation and Tourism Security 

Tourism and transportation are inseparable, shaping how travelers experience destinations worldwide. From aviation security and passenger frustrations to maritime safety...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·June 5, 2026

​WTTC Executive Committee Endorses Bold Global Agenda, Marking a Potential Shift in Tourism Governance 

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has approved eight strategic priorities through its Executive Committee following consultations with more...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·June 4, 2026

​TSA Launches Revolutionary Remote Screening Program in Boston, Offering Blueprint for Future City Airport Terminals 

The TSA has launched the nation’s first remote airport security screening facility in Framingham, Massachusetts, allowing select Boston Logan passengers...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·June 3, 2026

​ICAO Pushes for Stronger Global Strategy to Achieve Net-Zero Aviation Emissions 

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has launched Aviation Climate Week in Montréal, bringing together governments and industry leaders to...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·May 31, 2026

​Henry Harteveldt to Deliver Keynote on Airline Trends Impacting Caribbean Tourism at Caribbean Week in New York 

Henry Harteveldt, one of the travel industry’s most respected aviation analysts, will keynote the Caribbean Marketing Conference during Caribbean Week...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·May 31, 2026

​The Biggest Self-Inflicted Crisis in U.S. and Global Aviation is About to be Triggered by Trump? 

A Trump administration proposal to halt international flight processing at airports in sanctuary cities could trigger unprecedented disruption across aviation,...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·May 29, 2026

​AI Is Quietly Transforming the Entire Aviation Industry 

Artificial intelligence is transforming aviation at every level — from AI-assisted cockpits and predictive aircraft maintenance to biometric airports and...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·May 29, 2026

​WestJet COO Diederik Pen to Retire After Leading Major Airline Transformation 

WestJet has announced the planned retirement of Executive Vice-President, Chief Operating Officer and President of WestJet Airlines, Diederik Pen. Expected...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·May 28, 2026

​AI Is Quietly Transforming the Entire Aviation Industry 

Artificial intelligence is transforming aviation at every level — from AI-assisted cockpits and predictive aircraft maintenance to biometric airports and...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·May 26, 2026

​Fuel, Flights, and Food: The Expanding Tourism Fallout from the Hormuz Crisis 

European airlines insist summer travel remains secure despite the escalating Iran crisis and instability around the Strait of Hormuz. But...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·May 25, 2026

​Air Peace Connects West Africa to Barbados in Historic Move 

Air Peace has launched a historic direct route linking Lagos, Barbados, and, possibly, Antigua at a later time, creating the...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·May 24, 2026

​Belarus: The Overlooked Outbound Tourism Market Destinations Should Not Ignore 

Belarus may be one of the world’s least understood travel markets, but its outbound tourism sector is growing steadily. Belarusian...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·May 24, 2026

​Saudia Becomes First Middle East and Africa Operator of the Airbus A321XLR 

Saudia has become the first airline in the Middle East and Africa to operate the Airbus A321XLR, marking a major...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·May 24, 2026

​Hong Kong International Airport Expands Capacity With Terminal 2 Reopening 

Hong Kong International Airport has reopened its rebuilt Terminal 2, with 15 airlines relocating check-in operations ahead of the summer...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·May 21, 2026

​Europe’s Air Connectivity Stalls in 2025 as Airlines Face Mounting Regulatory and Cost Pressures 

European air connectivity growth nearly stalled in 2025, with route expansion slowing to just 1%, according to IATA. Airlines blame...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·May 21, 2026

​Seychelles Strengthens Tourism and Aviation Leadership with Key Appointments 

Seychelles has announced key leadership appointments in tourism and aviation, naming veteran tourism executive Vesna Rakić as CEO of the...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·May 20, 2026

​Maxamation Combines AI and Human Expertise for Airline Revenue Growth 

Maxamation has launched RM Flight Management, a fully managed revenue-optimization service that helps airlines increase profitability without expanding internal teams....
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·May 17, 2026

​Gulf Airlines Face Long Climb Back After War, Says Former Etihad Chief James Hogan 

Former Etihad Airways CEO James Hogan warns Gulf airlines including Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad may require up to two...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·May 15, 2026

​Aviation’s Climate Reckoning Demands Action, Not Delay 

Global aviation stands at a critical crossroads as governments and industry leaders prepare for ICAO Aviation Climate Week. ICAO Secretary...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·May 13, 2026

​Lufthansa City Center International Partners with Acai Travel to Advance AI Automation 

Lufthansa City Center International has partnered with Acai Travel to introduce AI-powered automation tools across its global travel agency network....
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·May 10, 2026

​Airlines Rebuild for a More Fragile World 

At the CAPA Airline Leader Summit in Berlin, airline executives warned that aviation’s biggest challenge is no longer demand recovery...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·May 7, 2026

​Thailand Risks Losing Competitive Edge as Airport Charges Rise 

Thailand’s proposed airport charge increase is drawing criticism from tourism operators already struggling with rising costs and slower demand. Industry...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·May 6, 2026

​Canada Lands Historic Airbus Deal as It Repositions Against U.S. Economic Dominance 

Canada’s record-breaking Airbus-AirAsia agreement for 150 A220 aircraft marks more than a manufacturing victory. It reveals a broader Canadian strategy...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·May 6, 2026

​Europe’s Summer of Anxiety: War, Oil and the Fragile Future of Global Tourism 

As tensions surrounding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz disrupt aviation and energy markets, Europe’s tourism industry faces mounting uncertainty...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·May 4, 2026

​From Safari to Beach: Air Tanzania Opens Seamless Travel Route to Seychelles 

Air Tanzania has launched its inaugural Dar es Salaam–Seychelles route, marked by a ceremonial welcome at Seychelles International Airport. The...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·May 4, 2026

​BREAKING: Fresh Iran Strike Raises Fears UAE Airspace Reopening Could Be Short-Lived 

A fresh Iranian missile-drone strike on the UAE in the last 3 hours has raised urgent questions about the stability...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·May 4, 2026

​Boeing’s Comeback Challenge: Safety Fears, Airbus Rivalry, and Lost Trust 

Boeing faces renewed scrutiny after safety failures and production issues, while Airbus gains ground globally. Political tensions during the Donald...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·May 3, 2026

​The End of Cheap Flights: Spirit’s Fall and the New Reality of Air Travel 

Spirit Airlines’ sudden collapse marks the end of ultra-cheap air travel in the United States. As fares rise and competition...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·May 3, 2026

​Airline 2050: Beyond the Seat – Building the Future-Ready Airline 

Airline leaders at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit – Airlines in Transition outlined how the industry must evolve beyond seat...
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