airline news

The latest IATA World Air Transport Statistics report registers record passenger volumes led by the US and China, with significant premium cabin growth.

The International Air Transport Association objects to the European Union's plan to extend the Emissions Trading System to international flights.

Hobart Airport undergoes a A$200 million terminal expansion to support widebody aircraft, while Travelex deploys new foreign exchange ATMs.

Erbil Airport experienced significant flight disruptions due to regional security constraints, affecting Turkey, Jordan, Gulf, and European connections.

Embraer's 2026 Market Outlook projects a global demand for 8,500 new sub-150-seat regional jets valued at $650 billion by 2045.

Delta Air Lines launches nonstop flights connecting Los Angeles (LAX) and Manila (MNL) starting March 28, 2027.

Delta Air Lines Flight DL2279, an Airbus A321-211 from Philadelphia to Atlanta, diverted to Charlotte due to unspecified operational issues on July 17, 2026.

Severe convective weather and wildfire smoke triggered 164 flight cancellations and 626 delays across major Canadian airports on July 18, 2026.

Brazil's key airports in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Foz do Iguaçu register 63 delays and 31 cancellations on July 18.

Bahrain International Airport faced widespread flight disruptions with 10 cancellations and 44 delays affecting Gulf Air, Emirates, and Saudia on July 18, 2026.

The Federal Aviation Administration certified the sliding privacy doors on American Airlines' new Flagship Suite cabins, ending a months-long regulatory hold-up.

Wildfire smoke drifting south from Canada reduces visibility in US airspace, triggering over 4,800 delays and 120 flight cancellations.