SGS concludes 1439H Hajj season with farewell to 1,242,833 pilgrims
Saudi Ground Services successfully enabled the transport of 1,242,833 pilgrims, and handled nearly 2,593,786 pieces of luggage during the Hajj season that concluded in September 2018
UK aviation industry cries foul over taxes on long-haul flights
UK's aviation industry has revolted against the government's decision to increase taxes on long-haul flights, saying APD is taking a toll on global Britain
JFK airport’s terminal 4 welcomes Kenya Airways
“We are excited to welcome Kenya Airways—one of the leading African carriers—to Terminal 4,” said Roel Huinink, president and CEO of JFKIAT
Cathay Pacific data breach: What can airlines do before fliers lose trust?
Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific has experienced one of the biggest data breaches in aviation history, with the data of 9.4 million passengers being leaked
Emirates, Etihad merger might create world’s largest airline
If the deal takes place, the new operation will be much bigger than American Airlines Group, which has a market value of $19.2bn
China to seek more private investment in general aviation airports
The country’s government stated that it will encourage policy banks and financial bodies to offer diverse services and promote growth of the aviation sector
Rotortrade announced partnership with Indocopters at HELI POWER India 2018
Indian operators will benefit from a suit of warranty services available on select Rotortrade helicopters
Transport Canada invests in measures to reduce air emissions
The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport was in Ottawa to announce the funding for two Transport Canada Programs
ITF report instigates call for investigation into awarding of ICTSI contract in Australia
The ITF report documents how ICTSI profits from partnerships with dictators implicated in crimes against humanity including Sudan, Syria and the Democratic Republic of Congo
Two US airlines cut China routes as state-backed rivals turn up pressure
Increasingly tough competition from aggressively expanding, state-backed Chinese rivals was stated as the reason
July marked busiest ever month for business aviation activity in Europe
Business aviation departures in Europe recorded their busiest month ever in July, reaching a total of 94,002, according to WingX’s most recent Business Aviation Monitor