Global Aviation

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Emirates SkyCargo reports 11% growth in UK exports, carrying medicines, aircraft parts, seafood and premium food to global markets

Air India has strengthened its global partnerships with a new codeshare agreement offering seamless travel to Baku and beyond

German airline Condor is expected to land at Ben Gurion Airport on Saturday, launching a daily route between Tel Aviv and Frankfurt, and from there to many global vacation destinations

The Hellenic Tourism Association's Research Institute reports a slight increase in the number of international flights in the first six months of 2026 compared to the same period last year

Air Canada has received IATA certification for safely transporting lithium battery shipments, supporting the growing demand for electronics and EV products

A new WTTC report urges destinations to prioritize resident satisfaction and sustainable tourism growth over visitor numbers alone

IATA reports global air cargo demand rose 8.5% in June, with North America leading growth and Asia trade lanes remaining strong

Aena posted a net profit of €1.002 billion in H1 2026 as passenger traffic rose and Spain benefited from shifting travel demand amid global uncertainty

New cooperation between Etihad and Africa World Airlines will connect West Africa to Etihad's global network of 118 destinations

Saudia recorded the world's highest on-time performance in June with a 92.38% on-time performance. Europe and North America saw sharp operational declines

IATA said demand fell 2.2% year-on-year in May as Middle Eastern carriers recorded a 28.8% drop in international traffic

The global airline industry is set to see profits cut in half in 2026, according to IATA, as Middle East disruptions and surging fuel prices sharply increase costs and squeeze margins worldwide

OAG data shows routes in Asia overwhelmingly led global air traffic in 2025, while international rankings were also dominated by short-haul Asian flights. The Jeju–Seoul Gimpo route topped OAG’s 2025 list with 14.4 million seats

Quarterly Air Transport Chartbook: IATA reports modest passenger gains, stronger cargo demand, and widening regional differences, with Asia Pacific and Africa leading the quarter