All articles by Patrick Atack

Patrick Atack is Editor on the Transport desk, looking after the Ship Technology, Airport Technology, and Railway Technology sites. He's covered education, business, and general news at various TV stations and online outlets. You can reach him at patrick.atack@globaldata.com

Patrick Atack

Signal: Germany leads transport jobs (in Europe)

Between May and August, 20,000 more jobs opened in Germany than in any competitor.

Fiji Airways receives its new Airbus A350 

The Island of Beqa will increase capacity on popular routes between Fiji and Australia and New Zealand/Aotearoa. 

Google joins Shell and Amex-powered SAF programme 

Google has signed up to the SAF programme as part of its stride to become carbon neutral across its operations and value chain by 2030.

Air Canada Q2 results recover but airline missed passenger expectations 

Air Canada’s operating costs increased overall compared to Q2 2022 but were mitigated by fuel prices dramatically returning to 2021 levels.

Russia’s aviation sector is sanctioned, so where are all the flights going?

Turkey has received more than 6.8 million arrivals from Russia, which is more than four million more than the next most popular destination, China. 

“Irrational” domestic flights dominated Antwerp in 2022

Concerns raised about internal flights in Belgium are both environmental and economic.

Western Global cargo carrier filed for bankruptcy protection

The carrier, which said it serves 400 cities in 135 countries, hopes to reduce its debt load by $450m (£353m).

Deals: Connect Airlines’ MoU hints at further major investment 

While Connect is waiting on FAA approval no formal deal can be signed to codeshare or set up joint operations. 

Shipping company MSC to acquire 100% of Italian cargo airline

AlisCargo Airlines confirmed the transaction was the first part of a 100% acquisition by Swiss cruise and freight liner MSC.

Israeli flag carrier EL AL reports first 30% SAF flight

The 15-hour flight from Seattle’s King County International Airport-Boeing Field to Tel Aviv was the first El Al flight to use SAF.