Aviation Innovation

easyJet has selected Bird Aviation's Larnaca facilities for long-term base maintenance services covering its A320 family aircraft

Cluj Airport plans to install new eGates to reduce waiting times and offer a premium Fast Track experience for passengers

Air India's new Easy Connect service from Amritsar allows passengers to connect to 27 international destinations through Delhi with a single check-in and baggage transfer

Bucharest's two airports welcomed more than 8.45 million passengers during the first six months of 2026, marking a new traffic record for Romania's capital

IATA, CANSO, and ACI have launched a global initiative to reduce runway incursions through improved reporting, stronger local safety teams, and greater collaboration

The FAA plans to streamline commercial space licensing as rocket launches and spacecraft operations keep surging. The proposal would waive requirements tied to 13 federal laws

Etihad signed partnership agreements with three airlines in July 2026, significantly expanding connectivity across Southern, West, and Central Africa

Rome Fiumicino Airport has inaugurated OPEN, a smart business hub featuring 70 offices and space for 600 aviation professionals

Lufthansa's new Hangar One visitor center opens on August 1 at Frankfurt Airport, offering interactive exhibits, historic aircraft, and flight simulators. Admission: €8

Saadia Zahidi has been appointed as the ninth Director General of the International Air Transport Association, the first woman to hold the position. She will take office on November 1, 2026