In this article, Rachel Gardner-Poole OBE, Chief Sustainability & Growth Officer at EmPower Flight, discusses the importance of diversity in training when it comes to the future of aviation. When...
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Aircraft scarcity is strengthening the case for the secondary market says Raphael Haddad, President of pre-owned commercial aircraft and engine trading, Jetcraft Commercial. Amid geopolitical tensions, resulting airspace restrictions and...
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LARA spoke to Angus von Schoenberg, Industry Officer at TrueNoord, about how the once-clear boundary between regional jets and mainline narrowbodies is rapidly dissolving. The Embraer E2 family and Airbus...
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By Joachim Zintl, Senior Advisor & Partner at Travel in Motion, and Philip Fernandes, SVP Product Strategy at Accelya A traveller books a low-cost flight from London to Barcelona. Alongside...
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Turboprop lessor Abelo has confirmed three additional ATR 72-600 options from the agreement signed at the Dubai Airshow in 2023. This milestone further strengthens Abelo’s commitment to modern, efficient regional...
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According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), global airlines are projected to earn a record USD 41 billion in net income this year, with low-fare carriers (LFCs) acting as...
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In the 30 years since its first commercial flight, easyJet has become a formidable force in the European low-fare airline arena. From the humblest of beginnings, the carrier is now...
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This week the UK regional carrier Eastern Airways sent a shockwave across the industry by terminating all operations and announcing its intention to apply for administration. We asked Piotr Grobelny,...
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The collapse of Iceland’s PLAY Airlines this week left thousands of travellers stranded and around 400 workers facing unemployment. The drama caught many in the industry off-guard but, as the...
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Regional fully electric and hybrid-electric aviation isn’t quite here yet, but it’s coming, and these aircraft manufacturers are working hard to make it soon. Grace Hardy speaks to some of...
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Porter Airlines is a Canadian regional airline providing impressive levels of service while remaining in the economy fare market. Grace Hardy interviews CEO Michael Deluce. This article, “Reasonable and refined”...
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CFM International’s LEAP engine family promised impressive fuel efficiency and superior performance. But as the early units approach their first performance restoration shop visits, have they delivered on value,...
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On AI Appreciation Day 2025, Rob Munro takes a personal look at how the rise of Artificial Intelligence will impact the low fare and regional market over the next five...
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Virtual reality is emerging as a popular pre-simulator component in pilot training programmes globally, but does it offer real-world benefits? Joanna Bailey investigates its effectiveness. This article, “ Game-changer or...
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The proposed D328eco, set to go into production in 2027, has raised eyebrows among regional aviation experts, but could the new kid on the block really create a “platform to...
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The Airbus A321XLR’s arrival, marked by wall-to-wall media coverage and much talk of “game changer” status, is enthusing airline executives to the point of hyperbole. “The future of travel is...
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In-flight connectivity on low-fare airlines and regional carriers is becoming more prevalent. Bernie Baldwin reports on how and why the market has shifted. " From 'nice to have' to 'must...
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Philippines low-fare airline Cebu Pacific is on a growth path, with massive fleet and network developments under way – and sustainability at the root of its plans. Emma Kelly reports...
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Fuel-efficient open fan engines have been tried before, but noise issues proved to be a barrier to adoption. Now, with the help of the world’s most powerful supercomputers, such drawbacks...
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The global pilot shortage has intensified pressure on the industry to train pilots quickly while maintaining high standards. Keith Mwanalushi finds out how training providers are rising to the challenge....
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