Etihad Airways targets Africa with six new routes (including two to the RDCongo) to boost Asia corridor

Etihad Airways has unveiled a major expansion into Africa, announcing six new destinations as part of a broader strategy to capture growing demand for connectivity between Africa, the Middle East and Asia. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier will launch routes linking Zayed International Airport with Accra, Asmara, Lagos, Kinshasa, Lubumbashi and Harare between November 2026 and

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Air Canada cuts routes as fuel crisis hits airline economics

Air Canada has suspended six routes and reduced capacity as surging jet fuel prices—linked to conflict in the Middle East—render some services “no longer economically feasible.” The airline said fuel prices have more than doubled since the start of the Iran conflict, forcing adjustments across its network. The cuts affect both domestic and international routes,

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Ostend-Bruges Airport environmental permit annulled, uncertainty ahead

The Council for Permit Disputes ("Raad voor Vergunningsbetwistingen") has annulled the environmental permit for Ostend-Bruges International Airport, intensifying an already long-running conflict over noise and environmental impact. The ruling targets a key legal flaw: the permit allowed operator LEM Ostend-Bruges to judge for itself whether additional environmental impacts from increased flights were acceptable. The Council

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ADP Group posts modest March growth amid geopolitical uncertainty

Groupe ADP reported moderate passenger growth in March 2026, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East began to weigh on operations across parts of its network. Total group traffic reached 27.8 million passengers, up 1.0% year-on-year, while traffic at Paris Aéroport grew more strongly, rising 3.4% to 8.3 million passengers. The group said traffic performance

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KLM trims European flights as fuel costs surge and policy pressures mount

KLM will cut around 80 return flights from its European network at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol over the coming month, citing sharply rising jet fuel costs that are making some short- and medium-haul routes financially unviable. The reduction represents less than 1% of KLM’s European operations and mainly affects high-frequency routes to cities such as London

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Liège Airport reports strong Q1 cargo growth amid volatile market conditions

Liège Airport recorded a solid start to 2026, with cargo volumes and aircraft movements rising sharply in the first quarter, confirming the momentum seen last year despite an uncertain global backdrop. Between January and March, the airport handled 7,247 aircraft movements, up 7% year-on-year, while cargo volumes climbed 16% to 342,845 tonnes. Growth remained strong

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Cathay Pacific sees strong demand in March as fuel costs surge

The Cathay Group reported robust growth in both passenger and cargo traffic in March 2026, as shifting global travel patterns boosted demand. However, a sharp rise in jet fuel prices is placing significant pressure on the airline’s cost base. Passenger numbers at Cathay Pacific rose 24% year-on-year in March, with first-quarter traffic up 20%. The

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