March 2024 passenger demand up 13.8% compared to last year
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights. The news comes after IATA recorded 2023 to be a ‘record breaking year of safety for global air transport’. Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), was up 13.8% compared to March 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 12.3%...
Global Airlines acquires used A380 for transatlantic passenger operations
A new entrant to the airline world, Global Airlines, has taken the unusual step of purchasing rather than leasing its first aircraft, opting for an A380 as launch platform for its passenger operations. The landmark deal will see the start-up airline initially acquire four A380 aircraft from Doric Aviation, with more mooted to follow. Global Airlines plans to operate the A380 on transatlantic routes with services starting in early...