Riyadh Air has secured slots for 15 destinations from Riyadh during the northern summer 2026 season, offering the clearest indication yet of the Saudi startup’s potential launch network as it works toward full commercial operations.

High oil prices are also a huge concern to an air cargo industry that was dealing with tariff turmoil before the Israeli and U.S. attacks on Iran in February.

Airlines and airports must implement more robust crisis management and traffic management programs and systems.

Airlines in Brazil are unsure of how they will comply with the government’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) mandate that takes effect in 2027.

GOL Linhas Aéreas aims to maintain its core LCC business model and value-airline brand identity even as the Brazilian carrier navigates major changes.