The UK High Court has dismissed an appeal from the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) over temporary airport slot regulations for the Summer 2026 and the Winter 2026/27 seasons. It was confirmed that the ministers were entitled to relax the ‘use it or lose it’ slot rules for airlines during those periods. Gatwick Airport sought a […]
Travel Radar•Michelle Owusuaa27 JulThe Lufthansa Group has opened its new Hangar One visitor and conference centre at Frankfurt Airport (FRA), giving members of the public the chance to explore 100 years of aviation history through an interactive exhibition. The 6,000-square-metre attraction officially opens to visitors on August 1 and combines historical aircraft, interactive displays and event spaces, while […]
Travel Radar•Layla Hamis27 JulFocusing on expanding the strategic partnership for improving connectivity, Air India and Saudia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU supports travel links between India and Saudi Arabia with the intent to expand destinations and flight routes. Phased approach to the partnership between Air India and Saudia The agreement between H.E. Engr. Ibrahim […]
Travel Radar•Nibras Malik26 JulAmerican Airlines has scaled down its 2026 profit forecast, due to the expense of jet fuel hastily increasing. The airline forecasted its profit by assuming the price of fuel, which has revealed to be incorrect twice within a timeframe of a few months. Fuel expenses The recent rise of fuel costs is down to geopolitical […]
Travel Radar•Gimbiya Barde26 JulThere has been some new significant developments on commercial hybrid-electric and hydrogen aircraft involving major aerospace companies that was revealed at Farnborough Airshow 2026. GE Aerospace announced the completion of the first test flights of hybrid-electric passenger aircraft. GE Aerospace and NASA Aircraft Hybrid-Electric Testing GE Aerospace was first awarded the Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration […]
Travel Radar•Michelle Owusuaa26 JulContour Airlines is launching its first fifth-freedom route, that connects Douglas-Charles Airport (DOM) on the Island Dominica to the Port of Spain in Trinidad and Tobago. This is the first move for Contour Airlines to grow in the Caribbean market. New Dominica-Trinidad flights strengthen Caribbean routes The operations will start on Oct. 5, 2026 and […]
Travel Radar•Michelle Owusuaa26 JulLatvia’s airBaltic is seeking short-term financing from bondholders, as the state-backed airline raises its finances to avert risks. It is seeking out short term financing as financial pressure rises. AirBaltic seeks emergency funding as concerns for financial stability grows The carrier, backed by Germany’s Lufthansa, is seeking “interim financing” (a temporary financial solution) while it […]
Travel Radar•Michelle Owusuaa26 JulAs the campaign to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) reaches a critical regulatory breakthrough, local business leaders are issuing a direct challenge to new Prime Minister Andy Burnham. With a crucial public consultation on reinstating airspace now underway, the pressure is on the government to provide the national backing and infrastructure investment required to secure […]
Travel Radar•Zoe Weyrauch-Gosling25 JulRyanair has confirmed a 50 million euros investment at Shannon Airport (SNN) as part of a wider airport expansion that will deliver a new four-bay maintenance hangar and a dedicated engineering academy, generating 80 apprenticeships and training opportunities for more than 400 aircraft mechanics from 2027. The project, backed by Enterprise Ireland, will expand Ryanair’s […]
Travel Radar•Zoe Weyrauch-Gosling25 JulMerlin Labs, a U.S.-based developer of autonomous flight technology, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to co-develop, integrate and certify AI-assisted autonomous flight technology for commercial cargo aircraft. IAI’s expertise gives Merlin a foothold in cargo conversions The agreement forms part of Merlin’s product family for large, multi-crew aircraft, Condor, […]
Travel Radar•Sunil Raj Kumar25 JulScotland’s regional carrier Loganair is preparing for a shift as it moves towards becoming Europe’s first commercial airline to operate an all-electric fleet. The airline has purchased five all-electric aircraft, with the option of adding five more, and plans to launch the service in 2029. The announcement, made earlier this week at the Farnborough International […]
Travel Radar•Zoe Weyrauch-Gosling25 JulA Polish flight was forced to make an emergency landing following the sudden incapacitation of one of its pilots. The incident occurred on Thursday, July 23, 2026 and prompted an unexpected diversion to Milan so the plane could make an emergency landing for the incapacitated pilot to receive medical attention. Pilot taken ill unexpectedly An […]
Travel Radar•Olivia Jarvis25 JulGautam Adani, Asia’s second richest person, and primary owner of the Adani Group, has initiated a massive strategic pivot that could upend India’s aviation market. Just months after his company publicly dismissed the low-margin airline sector, the $89-billion magnate is now petitioning the government to ease rules preventing airport operators from launching airlines. A Market […]
Travel Radar•Zoe Weyrauch-Gosling24 JulQantas Group and Melbourne Airport have reached a commercial agreement that will pave the way for more flights, a new international business lounge and major airport upgrades as part of MEL long-term expansion plans. The agreement supports the airport’s A$4.5 billion international terminal expansion programme and includes a 15-year commitment linked to Melbourne Airport’s third […]
Travel Radar•Layla Hamis24 JulOn July 22, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board announced that it had not ruled out age or service issues as causes or contributing factors to an incident that occurred earlier this month. This contradicts a statement made by the CEO of the airline operator involved in the incident, Ryanair. An investigation is currently underway […]
Travel Radar•Melissa Thomas24 JulSingapore Airlines (SIA) said it is open to investing more money into Air India. It has ruled out any issues related to its investment in Air India despite the airline’s mounting losses. Singapore Airlines Sees ‘Tangible Progress’ in Air India In its July 17 response to questions from the Securities Investors Association (Singapore), SIA said […]
Travel Radar•Jinnie Ye24 JulQatar Airways has postponed the launch of its highly anticipated flights to Bogotá El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and Caracas Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS), delaying the carrier’s expansion into two new South American destinations. The Doha-based airline had planned to inaugurate the twice-weekly triangular service between Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Bogotá and […]
Travel Radar•Hannah Sass24 JulHong Kong-based The Cathay Group has released its traffic figures for June along with its financial performance figures for the first half of 2026. The Group’s four main business streams comprise airline Cathay Pacific and cargo operator Cathay Cargo (both CX), low-cost carrier HK Express (UO), and the Cathay Lifestyle brand. Growth momentum The Group […]
Travel Radar•Kate Angel24 JulEmbraer has announced new C-390 Millennium training capabilities for Sweden and Austria, expanding the support infrastructure available to the European operators of its military transport aircraft. The announcement was made at the Farnborough International Airshow on Monday, July 20, 2026. Sweden will receive a comprehensive training package that includes a Level D Full Flight Simulator […]
Travel Radar•Hannah Sass23 JulThe majority of Britain’s airports have increased their drop-off fees for drivers ahead of summer’s travel peak. In contrast, international airports around the world have maintained their fees and do not plan to change them. The Modified Fees Airports across the UK have recently increased their drop-off fees significantly. Research has found that over three-quarters […]
Travel Radar•Gabriela Ribas23 Jul