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Despite operational challenges, German airports look to future with big infrastructure investments
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (760+ words) German aviation is moving into a more measured phase of adjustment, where sustained cost pressures are shaping, rather than simply constraining, the pace and direction of recovery. Elevated taxes, charges and environmental measures are likely to continue influencing airline behaviour,…...
Resilient but rewritten: the new economics of air transport
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (220+ words) The global aviation industry entered 2026 on firmer footing - but far less certain ground. What was once a story of recovery has evolved into one of recalibration, as geopolitical fragmentation, uneven economic performance and shifting consumer behaviour begin to redraw the…...
Indian airport concessions set to restart; Bangalore Airport to join the fray as a bidder?
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (238+ words) The long delayed third tranche of Indian airport privatisations is almost upon us, the Indian government presumably having learned from the first two rounds (2006 and 2020/2021), which did not always go to plan. With the biggest airports already privatised by concession…...
European airlines: top 12 LCCs further grew their passenger lead versus non-LCCs in 2025
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (143+ words) Europe's top 12 low cost airline brands collectively carried 598 million passengers in 2025, which was a year-on-year increase of 6%. Non-LCCs carried 416 million passengers - an increase of less than 3%. The top dozen LCCs extended their lead over the top 12 non-LCCs to 182 million passengers…...
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1+ week, 1+ day ago (13+ words) Private credit takes flight: Redefining airport infrastructure finance beyond equity'CAPA - Centre for Aviation...
Brasilia airport: re-concession will follow Rio Galeão's, but with smaller airports part of the deal
1+ week, 3+ day ago (982+ words) The Brazilian airport concession programme, jointly with Japan's the longest running in the world at 15 years as at 2026, has recently reactivated following a period of governmental introspection brought about by the return to power of the socialist President Luiz In'cio…...
PLAY appoints Globe Air Cargo France and Nordic GSA as GSSAs
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (201+ words) Want More News Like This? CAPA Membership provides access to all news and analysis on the site, along with access to many areas of our comprehensive databases and toolsets. PLAY appoints Globe Air Cargo France and Nordic GSA as GSSAs…...
Lagos airspace temporarily closed due to airport fire
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (190+ words) CAPA's Aviation Industry News comprehensively covers the commercial aviation industry by providing users with over 1,000 news briefs per week. Lagos airspace temporarily closed due to airport fire CAPA publishes more than 1,000 global News Briefs every week, covering all aspects of…...
NAMA restores operations with backup systems following fire at Lagos Airport
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (263+ words) Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria announced a temporary airspace closure after a fire at Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport Terminal one affected the control tower and departures area, ... NAMA restores operations with backup systems following fire at Lagos Airport CAPA…...
Thai Airways to equip 787s with NSG Skywaves IFC solution
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (264+ words) Thai Airways expected deliveries of its 45 Boeing 787-9 aircraft order to commence in early 2028 instead of mid 2027, following a purchase agreement signed in Feb-2024. The airline also secured ... Thai Airways to equip 787s with NSG Skywaves IFC solution CAPA publishes more than…...