Gordon Smith

Turkish Airlines isn’t just building an airline – it’s building influence. Ahead of the company's centenary in 2033, the carrier is refining its soft power playbook.

Airlines and airports are working hard to stabilize operations after a dramatic 24 hours. Monday’s operational fallout was not universal, but ongoing airspace restrictions will continue to have a broad impact.

Disruptions introduce unpredictability into a system where buffer times are minimal by design.

In this Australian version of David versus Goliath, Goliath always wins — at least until now. After years in the long shadow of Qantas, Virgin Australia appears to be closing the profitability gap. 

Following a rare public update after last week’s crash, we now have a clearer view of how Boeing plans to manage consumer, customer, and regulatory relationships.

With Boeing on the sidelines, Airbus had a clear runway on day one at Le Bourget. The industry's cautious footing speaks volumes.

Just two weeks ago at the IATA AGM in Delhi, the aviation world was celebrating a new golden age for Indian aviation. Last week, the mood abruptly shifted as the industry confronted its worst nightmare. For all the marvels of air travel – its economic influence, its cultural influence, all the jobs it provides, all the joy it provides – there’s nothing more distressing than a fatal accident. Our sympathies go to all affected by the Air India tragedy. In this week's issue, we explore Air India's turnaround plan as it grapples with last week's crash.

The cause of Thursday’s crash remains unclear, but one thing is certain: Air India faces a critical test in managing the narrative and minimizing unhelpful speculation.

Despite political noise and some short-term booking softness, IAG appears bullish on U.S. demand. CEO Luis Gallego says the real problem isn’t a “Trump Slump,” but a shortage of aircraft throttling global growth.

Forget the hydrogen hype – at least for now. Rolls-Royce says sustainable aviation fuel is the only viable path to cutting emissions for long-haul air travel in the next 20 years.