General Aviation
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Profitability in Aviation Sector to Strengthen in 2025, But Supply Chain Issues Persist
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) unveiled its financial outlook for the airline industry in 2025 during the Global Media Day. According to the report, despite ongoing cost and supply chain challenges, profitability is expected to improve: • Net Profit: Expected to reach $36.6 billion in 2025 with a net profit margin of 3.6%. This represents an increase from the…
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Corendon Plane’s Tire Burst After Landing in Alanya
Corendon Airlines flight #XC7665 from Brussels to Gazipaşa Alanya experienced a tire burst on one of its left rear tires after landing. The flight was operated with a Boeing 737 aircraft registered as 9H-TJB. After landing at Gazipaşa Alanya Airport, it was discovered that one of the left rear tires had burst. No injuries were reported from the incident. The…
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Annual 1 Billion Euros | Is İGA Istanbul Airport Paying Rent?
🔊 Selahattin Bilgen, CEO of İGA Istanbul Airport, made statements regarding rent payments in a program he attended on Bloomberg HT. Bilgen’s statements: 🛫 So far, as İGA Istanbul Airport, we have made payments of 1 billion 233 million euros to the General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMİ). 🛫 This year, we plan to make payments exceeding 883 million…
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Qatar Airways Closes In on Major Boeing, Airbus Widebody Order
Qatar Airways PJSC is nearing a decision on a major widebody order split between Boeing Co. and Airbus SE, according to people familiar with the matter. The Middle East carrier is looking at ordering about 200 jets, with a decision possible as soon as the Farnborough Air Show in the UK late next month, said the people, who asked not…
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Nigeria is no longer indebted to foreign airlines
The controversy over the actual amount Nigeria owes the foreign airlines has finally been put to rest as the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has finally confirmed that Nigeria has paid 98 per cent of the trapped funds. The Director General of IATA, Willie Walsh dropped the information during a world press conference at the ongoing 80th Annual General Meeting…
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Accelerating the Decarbonization of Aviation
In a significant push towards decarbonizing the aviation industry, experts emphasize the urgent need for increased production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). SAF is seen as a critical component in reducing the aviation sector’s carbon footprint, but current production levels fall significantly short of future targets. The Current State and Challenges Presently, SAF production stands at approximately 1.5 million tons,…
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Airlines and aircraft manufacturers in the US will have to put a second barrier in front of the cockpit
US President Biden has signed legislation proposed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requiring a second barrier in front of the cockpit and the existing door. This rule was one of the recommendations made by the 9/11 Commission more than two decades ago. The cost of the second barrier for commercial aircraft flying in the US is estimated at US$35,000…
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Majid Khan attracted six airlines to Saudi Arabia as soon as he took office
Majid Khan, formerly Vice President of Aviation Development at İGA (Istanbul Airport), has been CEO of the Saudi Air Connectivity Program (ACP) since the beginning of this year. ACP, under the Ministry of Tourism of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, was established to provide access to the Kingdom from underserved countries worldwide. ACP works at the center of tourism and…
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Have Turbulence Incidents Increased ?
We are in the transition period from spring to summer. During this period, an increase in wind activity is observed across the Northern Hemisphere. This causes turbulence events to occur more frequently in airplanes. This is also explained scientifically. However, there is no information that turbulence can cause a plane to crash. As long as your seat belts are fastened…
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