Passenger Transportation Services

Major U.S. Airlines on Thursday urged Congress to pay air-traffic controllers in the case of a partial shutdown. The?industry was severely disrupted during a 43 day standoff last year. A dispute over Homeland Security could lead to a partial government shutdown in the United States as early as Saturday. "Congress must understand the real-world consequences that will impact the American people if planes are unable to fly because of a shutdown," said Airlines for America, a group representing American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines. Southwest Airlines and other major carriers. As we saw three month ago, shutdowns put significant...

American Airlines announced on Thursday that it will resume flights? daily? Service to Venezuela is subject to government approval and security assessments. This comes just weeks after the U.S. military captured Venezuela's leader. After a meeting with Delcy Rodriquez, the acting president of the United States, Donald Trump asked the Transportation Department on Thursday to lift the restrictions currently preventing U.S. flights. Trump stated that "American citizens can go to Venezuela very soon, and will be safe." American has suspended its service in 2019 following the U.S. ban on flights. The United States attacked Venezuela earlier this month and captured...

Air India announced on Thursday that it has ordered 30 Boeing narrowbody jets and converted a part of its A321neo A321XLR order with Airbus into 15 long-range A321XLR aircraft, adding momentum to Air India's turnaround effort. The announcement at India's Civil Air Show in Hyderabad is an unusual bright spot for?the formerly state-owned carrier, which has been under regulatory scrutiny since a deadly crash occurred last year?and after a series of safety lapses. Air India has ordered 20 737 MAX 8, and 10 737 MAX 10, from Boeing. This brings its total order with the U.S. planemaker to 250. Boeing...

Horizon Aircraft, a maker of air taxis, announced on Thursday that it had partnered with RAMPF Composite Solutions for the manufacture of the main body?of its Cavorite hybrid electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. Why is it important? Electric vertical takeoff-and-landing aircraft (eVTOL), or electric vertical takeoff-and landing aircraft, are competing for regulatory approval. They also want to lock in their suppliers for a market they believe will be a growth area. KEY QUOTES Horizon CEO Brandon Robinson said that early adopters are expected to be air ambulance, emergency service and critical cargo operators, who often lease aircraft. Military and...

Southwest Airlines on Wednesday forecast a stronger-than-expected profit in ?2026 and signaled a solid start to the year despite U.S. winter storm disruptions, saying ?an ?overhaul of its business model was beginning to gain traction. The airline has shifted away from its old practices, such as unassigned seats and free checked baggage, and said that it is benefiting from more customer-focused offers, reliable operations, and early positive results of the changes it implemented last year. Southwest is expecting a profit adjusted of at least $4.00 per share. Analysts' expectations average $3.19. Analysts had predicted a profit of 33 cents per...

Air Canada announced Wednesday that it has expanded its winter 'network' to Europe and Latin America. The airline will begin new flights from December of this year to Ecuador's capital Quito using the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Airlines in North America are increasingly relying upon premium cabins, business travel and loyalty programs to increase their bottom line. Mark Galardo is president of cargo for Air Canada. "We will continue our'strategic' expansion into Latin America by taking advantage of the continued demand strength and cargo opportunity, and leveraging a brand new Airbus A321 XLR Base at our Toronto-Pearson Global Hub to enable...

Delta Air Lines announced on Tuesday that it will purchase 31 Airbus widebody jets as part a long-term strategy to modernize its international fleet, and support future growth. Delivery will begin in 2029 on 16 A330-900s as well as 15 A350 900s. Delta announced that the deal includes a new order, the conversion of ten previously held options to?firm purchase' and options for an additional 20 widebody aircraft. Delta has been focusing on newer, more fuel-efficient aircraft to reduce fuel burn?and gradually replace older Boeing 767s and early-generation Airbus A330s following the retirement of its?777 fleet. Delta is focusing on...

National Transportation Safety Board: The Federal Aviation Administration had a number of failures prior to a deadly collision in January 2025 between an American Airlines regional plane and an Army Black Hawk helicopter at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport that killed 67 people. The FAA's safety culture needs to be reformed and the agency has not acted on a recommendation that helicopter traffic should be moved away from Reagan,?the board stated during a one-day hearing. Jennifer Homendy, Chair of the NTSB, said that FAA should've known about a problem. She cited repeated failures. The data was available. Homendy stated that...

JetBlue Airways on Tuesday posted a ?bigger-than-expected fourth-quarter loss, citing factors including inclement weather and the government shutdown, and the carrier's shares tumbled ?8% ?in afternoon trading. New York-based carrier said that the quarter was marked with a large number of unforeseeable external events. However, growth in premium categories helped boost revenue. U.S. carriers are looking to high-end product and loyalty programs to offset the tepid demand for main cabins in 2026. Joanna Geraghty, CEO of the airline, said on a earnings call that "macro-uncertainty" impacted industry demand and results last year. She added that this hindered the airline's efforts...

Boeing reported a profit for the fourth quarter on Tuesday. This was due to the sale of its digital services provider as well as a rise in?jet production and increased deliveries. Investors' reactions were dampened by the fact that losses in two of its largest divisions exceeded expectations. The company recorded a $565'million charge for its KC-46 aerial-refueling-tanker program because of higher estimated costs. Boeing increased production of its most popular jetliners – the 737 MAX & 787 – and reported positive free cash flow — a metric closely monitored by investors. Boeing was able to end the year in...

American Airlines announced a profit forecast for 2026 that was above analyst expectations. The company cited a stronger demand for premium seating, a recovery in corporate travel, and higher loyalty revenue. This month's winterstorm has caused more than 9,000 cancellations for the Texas-based airline, making it its largest weather-related disruption ever. Experts predict that the storm, which swept over over two dozen U.S. States over the weekend will result in insured losses between just under $1 billion and single-digit millions. Cirium data shows that U.S. flights were cancelled at a rate of 7.07% Tuesday. Dallas Fort Worth Airport, New York...

Boeing and Israel's Technion University announced on Tuesday that they are beginning to develop Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs) from feedstocks such as green hydrogen and CO2 to allow?the aviation industry's growth over the long term. SAF, which is primarily made from used cooking oil or waste, can reduce emissions by a significant amount compared to traditional jet fuel. It is still two to five time more expensive than conventional jet fuel. Boeing and Technion announced that following completion of the initial feasibility phase development would begin, and move towards "competitive production". Boeing has committed that it will deliver commercial aircraft...

Airbus announced on Thursday that it expects Indian airlines to triple the size of their fleets, to 2,250 aircraft, over the next decade. This is due to a resilient economic growth and an expanding middle class, as well as a surge in first-time flyers. Boeing's Wednesday outlook for India and South Asia projected that the airlines in this region, which is a major battleground between Airbus and Boeing, will require 3,300 new planes by 2044. IndiGo and Air India, the two largest domestic carriers in India, are closely watching the regional forecasts of the aircraft manufacturers. India is the world’s?third...

By Charlotte Van Campenhout AMSTERDAM - On Tuesday, a Dutch court overturned a ruling from 2021 that classified all Uber drivers as employers, and stated that each driver 'can be treated independently entrepreneurs. The Amsterdam court said that six drivers who joined the ride-sharing company in its appeal were self-employed and not employees. This is because they invested in their vehicles, had the freedom to decide their working hours, and could accept or refuse rides. Uber's spokesperson stated that the ruling was a "clear victory" for thousands of Dutch drivers who have fought to protect their status as "independent workers"...

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration issued a series warnings on Friday to airlines to be cautious when flying over Central America and parts of South America. It cited the risk of possible military activities and GPS interferance. The FAA has issued Notices to Airmen for Mexico, Central America, Ecuador, Colombia, and certain portions of the eastern Pacific Ocean. The agency said that the warnings will begin on Friday and last for 60 days. These warnings are coming amid increased tensions in the region between the United States, and other regional leaders, after the Trump administration?mounted a large-scale buildup of military...

Air India has warned that possible disruptions to its A350 routes could occur due to engine damage sustained by one of their long-haul aircraft after it encountered "a foreign object" Thursday. Air India has six Airbus A350s that fly lucrative routes between India's New Delhi, London, New York, and Newark. This makes the airline susceptible to disruptions if an aircraft is suddenly grounded. The airline said that the damage occurred while the plane was taxiing through dense fog at New Delhi. The carrier did not provide any further information on the 'foreign object' or possible routes affected. Air India stated...

Airbus delivered 793?planes last year, a 4% increase, and is on track to remain the largest?planemaker in the world despite recent industrial snags. Airbus has warned that it is facing a "continued dynamic and complex operating environment", as its deliveries are edging beyond the revised goal of 790 jets. This was lowered last month from 820 due to an issue with a Spanish supplier of fuselage parts. Airbus reported that it won 1,000 'gross orders' last year or 889 net orders after cancellations, both of which are higher than 2024. Boeing is set to release its own full year data...

France's aerospace sector expressed concerns on Thursday about the "weaponisation of global supply chains" as major powers pursue their geopolitical goals. It also warned that rare earths remain a possible pressure point, despite an?U.S. - China trade truce. Olivier Andries is the president of France's GIFAS aeronautical association and CEO of Safran. He said that 90% of the industry’s needs for rare elements are supplied by China. "There's a trend to weaponise the supply chain and use the dependence on critical supplies as a means of creating a geopolitical edge. This is especially true for 'rare earths, which is a...

Snow and ice brought misery for travellers in north-west Europe on Wednesday, but joy to others who set off to explore a snowy Paris on skis and sledges. Storm Goretti, which blew in from the Atlantic Coast, hit Paris at dawn, with heavy snowfall that caused further flight cancellations, traffic jams, and transport disruption. As shops prepared for the first New Year's sales, the city's buses were suspended. Tourists and locals alike enjoyed the rare sighting of snow-covered Paris. Some even took the opportunity to ski along the Champs de Mars gardens and down the slopes at Montmartre. "It's exceptional,...

Five people died on French roads after being struck by freezing weather on Tuesday. Snow and ice conditions forced the cancellation of hundreds flights in the Netherlands. A computer outage caused a disruption to the entire rail network in the Netherlands. All services were suspended on Tuesday morning. After 0900 GMT trains began to run in some parts of the Netherlands, but there were still problems in the area around Amsterdam. The high-speed Eurostar service to Paris from Amsterdam was either cancelled or delayed. Over?400 flights have been cancelled at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, the majority of which were by Air...

Snowfall in the Netherlands on Monday disrupted air and train traffic, and all trains in and around Amsterdam were stopped. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, one of Europe's busiest hubs cancelled almost 500 flights on Monday morning, and expects that number to rise throughout the day. Snow and freezing temperatures had forced the airport to cancel hundreds of flights every day since Friday. Snowfall in large parts of The Netherlands on Monday morning caused major traffic problems. No trains ran in the area around Amsterdam, and public transport was affected in many areas. Even though the authorities advised that people should stay...

A power failure caused the suspension of train services in the Channel Tunnel, which connects Britain with continental Europe. This has created chaos during peak travel times for winter holidays. A fault in overhead power supply caused a 'disruption' that disrupted plans for thousands of?passengers? in London, Paris and Amsterdam, during the busiest week of travel of the year. Eurostar, the high-speed rail operator, posted a statement at 1530 GMT on its website stating that the tunnel of 50 km (31 miles) was partially reopened. Services were gradually resumed. It warned passengers, however, that the fault continued. Eurostar said that...

Carsten Spohr, CEO of Lufthansa, said that the airline plans to expand transatlantic flights in order to take advantage of strong demand from key U.S. markets and promote its new premium seats. In an interview with Lufthansa in Frankfurt, he stated that "we have been able to shift the point of sale?to?almost 60 percent now coming from Europe and only 40 percent from the U.S. This used to be the opposite for many years." Spohr stated that the majority of U.S. growth has come from smaller cities as opposed to hubs like New York. Lufthansa will, for example, increase its...

Carsten Spohr said that the German airline group Lufthansa expects a?6% increase in supply for its passenger airlines operating on its "long-haul" routes by 2026. The CEO also stated that it expected to receive a new widebody aircraft every other week, which would help boost growth. Lufthansa wants to expand its international routes and internationalize its company as part of its broader strategy aimed at achieving a profit margin increase between 2028-2030 of 8-10%. Spohr said that the capacity growth will be limited on shorter haul routes where they are seeking efficiency. Spohr, at the offices of?Lufthansa in Frankfurt, said:...