Airline Industry Trends

FlightAware data shows business aviation movements up 7% year-over-year in Q4 2024, with charter and fractional operators reporting strong demand from corporate and high-net-worth clients....

Wizz Air announced plans to launch service to 12 new destinations from its Abu Dhabi hub, expanding the ultra-low-cost carrier’s Middle East presence against legacy...

Global cargo volumes declined 3.2% year-over-year in November according to IATA data, extending the freight recession that began in late 2022 following pandemic-era demand spikes....

Qatar Airways announced a new daily frequency to Auckland, becoming the longest scheduled flight by any airline at 9,032 nautical miles using Boeing 777-200LR aircraft....

Aircraft fuel consumption represents the single largest variable cost for airlines, typically accounting for 20-30% of total operating expenses. The physics of flight, engine efficiency,...

Flight delays represent one of aviation’s most visible and costly challenges, affecting millions of passengers annually while costing airlines billions of dollars in operational inefficiencies....

Complete Guide to Airshow Safety for Families Attending an airshow with your family creates memories that last a lifetime. The roar of jet engines, the...

Fuel costs as a percentage of airline operating expenses dropped to 24.8% in Q4, marking the lowest level since 2020 as jet fuel prices stabilized...

JetBlue announced a 12% reduction in its Boston hub operations beginning February 2025, citing persistent profitability challenges on leisure routes facing intense ultra-low-cost carrier competition....

Global airline load factors reached 85.3% in November, according to IATA’s latest traffic report, matching pre-pandemic levels for the first time during a traditionally slower...