Air New Zealand reported a 2.1% reduction in capacity for October 2024 compared to the same period last year, attributing the decline to maintenance requirements, parts shortages, and an ongoing cabin upgrade program.
Brussels Airlines (Belgium) has announced a 10% increase in flights to sub-Saharan Africa for the summer 2024 schedule, bringing the total to 56 weekly flights. This expansion is part of the airline’s broader strategy to strengthen its presence in the region, supported by the deployment of its 11th long-haul aircraft.
EVA Air, Taiwan’s prominent international carrier, has released its October 2024 traffic results, showcasing a mixed performance. Passenger numbers rose by 2.6% year-over-year to 1.0 million, reflecting steady demand. However, the airline reported a 3.7% decline in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), signaling reduced distance traveled by paying customers.
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has reported strong operational results for October 2024, carrying 1.6 million passengers. The airline also achieved a Passenger Load Factor (PLF) increase of 1.0 percentage point, reaching 87% for the month.
Air China has reported impressive growth in operational metrics for October 2024, highlighting a significant recovery and strong demand across its network. The carrier recorded a 14.5% increase in Available Seat Kilometers (ASKs) and a 22.1% rise in Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPKs) compared to the same period in 2023.
Supernova Airlines, a Ukraine-based carrier, has successfully completed its first cargo charter flight utilizing a Boeing 737-800F. This inaugural flight represents a significant achievement for Supernova Airlines as it expands into the air cargo sector, aiming to meet the increasing demand for logistics and freight services within and beyond Ukraine. The Boeing 737-800F, a popular choice for cargo…
Copa Holdings, the parent company of Copa Airlines, has reported its October 2024 traffic results, showing positive growth in Available Seat Miles (ASMs) and Revenue Passenger Miles (RPMs). ASMs saw an increase of 6.6%, while RPMs rose by 6.5% compared to the same period last year. However, the load factor (LF), which indicates how full flights are on average, experienced a slight decline…
LATAM Airlines Group, based in Chile, reported strong passenger growth for October 2024, with a total of 7.1 million passengers, reflecting an 11.1% increase compared to the previous year. The airline also saw Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPKs) rise by 14.9% and Available Seat Kilometers (ASKs) by 14.8%. Additionally, the Passenger Load Factor (PLF) held steady with a slight increase of 0.1 points to 85.7%, indicating high seat occupancy across LATAM’s…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the United States has announced a 30-day suspension on US airlines operating in Haiti after reports that three commercial jetliners were struck by gunfire. This restriction reflects the FAA’s heightened safety precautions following these incidents, which underscore escalating security risks for aviation in Haiti. With the temporary ban, the FAA aims to protect passengers, crew, and aircraft amid…
Grupo Aeromexico has released its October 2024 operational results, showing a 0.9% decrease in passengers to 2.0 million. Despite the slight drop in passenger numbers, the airline saw growth in other key performance indicators, including an 8.9% increase in Available Seat Kilometers (ASKs) and a 9.1% rise in Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPKs). The airline’s load factor (LF) also saw a slight improvement, up 0.1 points to 85.4% for…
