Category: Opinion
Five Key Risks That Will Shape 2026
By Marie Owens Thomsen, IATA’s Senior Vice President, Sustainability & Chief Economist In January 2025, the air transport industry was facing significant headwinds and none more
Read MoreFestus Keyamo: Aviation Reformer On the Threshold of History
Barrister Festus Keyamo By Tunde Moshood History often pauses to take stock when leadership, timing, and courage intersect to alter the course of an industry. As
Read MoreUnderstanding Airline Metrics
A brief introduction to the most common airline metrics. By Vanni Gibertini Munich Airport in Germany. : Key Takeaways: One of the most important aspects in
Read MoreIt’s turbulent but not dangerous
By Captain Evarest Nnaji A message for the International Civil Aviation Day. As we mark International Civil Aviation Day, it is important to reinforce
Read MoreWhy Airline Pilots Should Buy Their Own Airplane
Ryan Ewing As an airline pilot, you spend countless hours in the cockpit of commercial jets, navigating the skies and delivering passengers safely to
Read MoreNigeria’s Aviation Sector Takes Flight as Minister Festus Keyamo Drives Landmark Insurance Reform for Sustainability
Barrister Festus Keyamo By Obafemi Bajomo In a decisive move that signals the federal government’s commitment to a sustainable and globally competitive aviation ecosystem, the *Honourable Minister of
Read MoreWill The Airbus A390 Be A Success?
Paul_Hartley According to industry insiders, Airbus is set to officially announce the long-rumored Airbus A390 later this year. A twin-jet adaptation of the existing four-engined
Read MoreUganda Airlines Is Now Using The World’s 2nd Oldest Active Airbus A320
By James Pearson The aircraft was built in 1989. Summary Uganda Airlines uses the CRJ900, A330-800, and – for now – the A320. The wet-leased A320 will primarily
Read MoreA year in the life of the Airbus A380
Chris Lomas What does the global A380 fleet look like in 2024? Which airlines operate the most A380 flights? Which airports are most frequently
Read MoreLessons from recent Middle East airspace closures
Ian Petchenik As Iran launched a retaliatory attack on Israel last weekend, airspace in the region was restricted, impacting thousands of flights that normally navigate
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