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East Midlands Airport released (05-Aug-2026) new data prepared by York Aviation showing the airport delivered GBP6.2 billion (EUR7.23 billion) of economic value to the UK in 2025, an increase of more than GBP2 billion (EUR2.33 billion) from 2024, "driven mainly by its unrivalled freight operation which supports the success of firms in high-value sectors like advanced manufacturing and life sciences". Highlights include:

• Cargo operations accounted for GBP3.4 billion (EUR3.96 billion) of the airport's economic impact in 2025;
• East Midlands Airport handled more than 400,000 tonnes of cargo in 2025, a 12.5% year-on-year increase;
• East Midlands Airport "accounted for more than a third of all cargo growth across the UK" in 2025;
• GBP13 billion (EUR15.15 billion) worth of goods for export passed through the airport in 2025, "underlining its importance for high-value, time-sensitive and supply-chain-critical goods";
• East Midlands Airport supported 7500 jobs on site and more than 52,000 jobs throughout the UK economy in 2025, up by 7000 jobs from 2024.

East Midlands Airport MD Steve Griffiths commented: "I'm proud of the huge contribution the airport makes to the economy... driven largely by the growth in our fantastic cargo operation that plays such a vital role in the UK's international trade". Mr Griffiths added: "Alongside our plans to grow our cargo operation to maximise its potential, we are in ongoing talks with airlines to expand our passenger network". [more - original PR]

Alliance Airlines COO Paul Doherty, speaking at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit Australia Pacific, commented (28-Jul-2026) on the demand in regional destinations, stating: "People are looking for unique experiences". Mr Doherty added: "It's getting people to understand that there's more than just the big destinations", noting: "There's other places to go and see. There's other things to do". [more - CAPA TV]

Gulf Air announced (05-Aug-2026) plans to commence Bahrain-Kuala Lumpur service on 29-Sep-2026. The airline plans to "operate an enhanced flight schedule to Kuala Lumpur in the period leading up to [the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Malaysia on 02/03/04-Oct-2026] race weekend, providing additional capacity and greater flexibility for fans and travellers attending the event" and confirmed: "Following the race period, the service will continue as part of Gulf Air's permanent network, operating on a regular schedule to support connectivity between the two nations". The route is unserved at present, according to OAG. [more - original PR]

Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency (Russia FAVT), via its official VKontakte account, announced (03-Aug-2026) it annulled Izhavia's Air Operator's Certificate (AOC), effective 01-Aug-2026.

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) GM infrastructure division Matthew Schroder, speaking at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit Australia Pacific, stated (28-Jul-2026) "This industry in particular is sensitive towards rising geopolitical conflicts and energy fluctuations, noting the current conflict is "temporary". When asked if the ACCC needs more power, Mr Schroder responded "no", adding: "But I believe there should be more regulation of larger airports... a lot of regional airports are losing money".

Air India appointed (05-Aug-2026) Tewolde Gebremariam as CEO and MD. Mr Gebremariam previously served as Ethiopian Airlines CEO. He replaces Campbell Wilson in both roles. [more - original PR]