April 18, 2025
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Global Aviation Sets a Passenger Seat Record in 2024

2024 marked a historic milestone in global commercial aviation, with the highest number of passenger seats available on flights in a single year, according to Cirium data.

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Air Travel Up 8% in November Despite Supply Chain Challenges

IATA has released data for November 2024, showing air travel rose 8% despite supply chain challenges restricting airline capacity.

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MH370: Ocean Infinity and a New Search for the Missing Airliner

With a new search for MH370 looming, we look at Ocean Infinity, the exploration group contracted by the Malaysian government, and the developments since the last major search for the missing airliner in 2018.

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One Year After Boeing 737 MAX Door Incident: FAA Administrator Reflects on Changes

FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker has provided his analysis of the year following the dramatic Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX door plug incident.

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From Seattle: Can Boeing Bring Themselves Back in 2025?

As we enter 2025, we ask the following – Can Seattle-based Boeing bring themselves back to glory, or at least have a better year in 2025? The American planemaker had a difficult 2024. From the Alaska Airlines door plug blowout to the regulatory scrutiny that followed as a result, this was the last thing they

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Revealed: The World’s Most Punctual Airlines in 2024

Aeromexico has claimed the coveted title of Most On-Time Global Airline in 2024, followed by Saudia and Delta Air Lines, per Cirium's 2024 On-Time Performance Review.

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Understanding Fuel Dumping by Commercial Aircraft

In this article we examine to reasons for fuel dumping by commercial flights, and the possible environmental issues of the procedure.

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ICAO Unveils Bold 25-Year Vision for Global Aviation’s Future

ICAO has revealed its ambitious 2026-2050 Strategic Plan, setting out a plan for a safer, more secure, and sustainable global aviation system.

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Commercial Aviation in 2024: The Highest Number of Fatalities Since 2018

2024 was a sombre year for aviation safety, with the highest number of fatalities since 2018. 318 people lost their lives in air crashes across the year.

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Air Travel: The Busiest Aviation Routes in 2024 Revealed

OAG data reveals the busiest air routes in 2024. We take a look at the Top 10 busiest international and domestic routes, and the US domestic air travel market.

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