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IATA, via its official LinkedIn account, stated (29-May-2026) "Latin America's aviation sector is at a pivotal moment, combining strong growth potential with persistent structural challenges". IATA reported a "notable increase" in economic activity in the region driven by aviation, noting rising regional exports and an expansion of international services is boosting connectivity, with Latin American airlines recording an 8.6% year-on-year increase in traffic in 2025. IATA continued: "Significant challenges remain - from high operating costs and regulatory complexity to infrastructure constraints, congestion and underinvestment". The association stated the sector made "meaningful progress" from 2014 to 2024, including a 47% decrease in regional airfares, an 18% increase in connectivity and a 38% increase in ASKs. IATA concluded: "Latin America is set to become a key region for aviation. Unlocking its full potential will require stronger economic collaboration and sustained investment".

Corendon Airlines chief commercial officer (CCO) Paul Schwaiger stated (29-May-2026) the carrier does not plan to expand its fleet in the current environment. Mr Schwaiger noted: "We are stably positioned. First, we would like to expand our financial resources. But when we grow again, then we will look for additional 737 MAX aircraft". [more - Aviation Week]

Castlelake confirmed (29-May-2026) it is "in the early stages of considering a possible offer" for easyJet, but clarified: "No approach has been made to the board of easyJet". The lessor added: "A further announcement will be made as and when appropriate". [more - original PR]

IATA Economics reported (29-May-2026) the global air cargo map is evolving with "new corridors growing in importance", noting Central Asia is "transitioning into an intercontinental bridge". Details include:

• Regional volumes in Central Asia more than doubled since 2019. In comparison, Hong Kong remained "broadly stable" and Frankfurt declined approximately 5%. Central Asia's scale rose from just under one 10th of Hong Kong's throughput to nearly one fifth, and from less than one fifth of Frankfurt's volumes to more than two fifths;
• Much of this expansion stemmed from direct transit, mirroring the Anchorage technical stop model. The share of such movements increased from 59% to around 65% of total air cargo in the region. International inbound and outbound cargo also increased, although inbound flows remain "substantially larger";
• Across the combined inbound, outbound, and direct transit segments, Kazakhstan consolidated its position as the primary gateway as total volumes increased 149% in 2024, compared to 2019;
• Uzbekistan was the fastest growing market, expanding by 182% over the same period and overtaking Kyrgyzstan due to "helpful infrastructure investments". The increase in outbound volumes in 2024 also suggests that the region is "evolving beyond simple technical stopovers toward more active connections and consolidation functions linking Europe and China";
• IATA stated Central Asia's rise "highlights how airspace constraints and the resulting network optimisation are redistributing traffic toward new intermediary corridors". While direct transit stops may generate limited local economic spillovers, sustained growth in inbound, outbound, and connecting flows strengthens the airport ecosystems and regional logistics capabilities over time. [more - original PR]

Lufthansa announced (28-May-2026) plans to introduce its Allegris cabin interior to additional destinations in winter 2026/27. Boeing 787-9 aircraft with the Allegris cabin will be available services from Frankfurt to Vancouver, Houston, Denver, Atlanta, Detroit, San Jose, Seoul and Kuala Lumpur, and to Chennai from Mar-2027. New Allegris destinations from Munich will include Singapore, Washington and Cape Town. Lufthansa also plans to increase frequency from Frankfurt to Rio de Janeiro, San Jose, Bogota, Lagos and Hyderabad, and from Munich to São Paulo, Mexico City, Johannesburg and Washington in winter 2026/27. [more - original PR]