Global Aviation

Europe’s Travel and Tourism sector is forecast to grow 3.1% in 2026, outpacing the global economy as WTTC’s summit opens in Malta

Emirates has launched daily year-round flights between Helsinki and Dubai, operating the route with its Airbus A350 and offering onward connections worldwide

WTTC has unveiled the program for its 26th Global Summit in Valletta, with more than 100 speakers discussing AI, tourism, investment and travel

Global air passenger demand fell 0.8% in August, with a sharp drop in Middle East traffic offsetting growth across Europe and other regions

Alaska Airlines plans to join American’s Atlantic and Pacific Joint Businesses, expanding potential connections to Europe and Asia pending regulatory approval

Alaska Airlines is expanding its global network, premium cabins, lounges, loyalty program and cargo business under its Alaska Accelerate strategy

Mazda produced 90,105 vehicles in August, with production in Japan up 0.9% and production outside the country up 13.4%. Europe saw a 44.2% increase in sales, while the U.S. saw an 8.9% decline

Hilton is expanding its global portfolio with new hotels in Hawaii, Mexico, Spain, Singapore and Malaysia, alongside major renovations in the US

MSC Cruises has become the Global Cruises Partner of the 38th America's Cup, which will take place in Naples, Italy, in 2027

Conrad Hotels & Resorts has launched a global 1/3/5 program, giving guests locally curated experiences designed around how much time they have available

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