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Airport charges and En-route charges from RDC Aviation are now integrated into Simpfly’s Flight Brief Suite, putting cost data inside pre-flight planning.

RDC Aviation https://rdcaviation.com https://rdcaviation.com/news/rdc-september-2026-aviation-emissions-report-germany/ 2026-10-19T14:56:21+00:00 2026-10-19T15:13:38+00:00

Germany’s aviation emissions in focus: Lufthansa, Frankfurt and the most CO2-efficient carriers and airports. Plus September 2026 global data.

Gareth Kitching https://www.linkedin.com/in/garethkitching/ https://rdcaviation.com/news/germany-flight-fares-winter-2026/ 2026-10-16T15:19:28+00:00 2026-11-04T09:48:49+00:00

For the first time in three years, flights to Germany are priced higher in winter than summer. RDC Aviation’s forward fare data explains why.

Iain Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/iainfsmith/ https://rdcaviation.com/news/frankfurt-fares-by-cabin-and-destination/ 2026-10-07T07:27:50+00:00 2026-11-04T09:49:24+00:00

Business to North America averages €2,562. Middle East First earns €0.98/km. RDC Aviation breaks down Frankfurt fares by cabin, region and booking window.

Iain Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/iainfsmith/ https://rdcaviation.com/news/rdc-aviation-expands-air-fare-intelligence-with-premium-cabin-data/ 2026-10-06T07:45:48+00:00 2026-10-06T15:56:13+00:00

RDC Aviation adds Premium Economy, Business and First Class to its air fare intelligence, covering 467 airlines and 95% of global capacity.

RDC Aviation https://rdcaviation.com https://rdcaviation.com/news/the-cost-of-flying-the-long-way-round/ 2026-09-29T08:41:38+00:00 2026-10-15T10:53:53+00:00

Avoiding restricted airspace on Istanbul-Delhi reduces en-route charges by 12% but raises the breakeven fare by 16%. RDC models the full route economics.

Iain Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/iainfsmith/ https://rdcaviation.com/news/rdc-pace/ 2026-09-24T08:01:17+00:00 2026-09-24T11:47:34+00:00

PACE joins RDC Aviation, giving airlines, airports, lessors and financial institutions verified emissions data and carbon analysis in one platform

RDC Aviation https://rdcaviation.com https://rdcaviation.com/news/rdc-august-2026-aviation-emissions-report-japan/ 2026-09-08T15:26:29+00:00 2026-09-22T09:52:35+00:00

Japan aviation market analysis in RDC's August 2026 report. Global passenger CO2 reached 76 million tonnes, with Japan ranked 5th largest market

Gareth Kitching https://www.linkedin.com/in/garethkitching/ https://rdcaviation.com/news/how-important-are-premium-cabins-for-generating-airline-revenues/ 2026-08-25T07:19:36+00:00 2026-09-22T09:52:35+00:00

For some carriers on London-Shanghai and Hong Kong routes, premium cabins account for the vast majority of ticket revenue. Apex data explains why.

Iain Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/iainfsmith/ https://rdcaviation.com/news/rdc-july-2026-aviation-emissions-report-portugal/ 2026-08-10T14:53:58+00:00 2026-09-22T09:40:08+00:00

RDC's July 2026 aviation emissions report focuses on Portugal. Global emissions reached 76m tonnes, with TAP Air Portugal the country's most efficient carrier.

Gareth Kitching https://www.linkedin.com/in/garethkitching/ https://rdcaviation.com/news/uk-airport-charges-changes-2025-26/ 2026-08-04T15:20:28+00:00 2026-09-22T09:52:34+00:00

UK airport charges rose an average 4.86% in 2025-26, but Heathrow and Edinburgh tell markedly different stories. We look at what's changed.

Lois Whittle https://rdcaviation.com/news/rdc-june-2026-aviation-emissions-report-mexico/ 2026-07-10T12:02:42+00:00 2026-09-22T09:52:34+00:00

Mexico generates 975k tonnes of aviation CO2 monthly, ranking 17th globally. RDC's June 2026 report covers Volaris, airport emissions and compliance trends.

Gareth Kitching https://www.linkedin.com/in/garethkitching/ https://rdcaviation.com/news/rdc-may-2026-aviation-emissions-report-united-states/ 2026-06-15T07:34:12+00:00 2026-09-22T09:52:33+00:00

The US produces 15.4m tonnes of aviation CO2 monthly, ranking 1st globally. RDC's May 2026 report covers CARE Index rankings, compliance gaps and YTD trends.

Gareth Kitching https://www.linkedin.com/in/garethkitching/ https://rdcaviation.com/news/airport-charges-and-loop-product-forum-2026/ 2026-06-11T15:34:32+00:00 2026-06-30T07:47:52+00:00

Get hands-on with the latest AirportCharges and LOOP features. RDC's 2026 Product Forum in Dublin — built for charges, billing and analytics teams.

RDC Aviation https://rdcaviation.com https://rdcaviation.com/news/what-is-the-cost-of-closed-airspace/ 2026-06-03T10:52:07+00:00 2026-10-12T10:55:18+00:00

How does closed airspace affect flight costs and emissions? RDC analyses routing alternatives, overflight fees and fuel burn using en-route charges data.

Nick Harper https://www.linkedin.com/in/ncharper/ https://rdcaviation.com/news/rdc-april-2026-aviation-emissions-report-hungary/ 2026-05-21T09:19:45+00:00 2026-09-22T09:52:32+00:00

RDC's April 2026 aviation emissions report focuses on Hungary. Global emissions reached 65m tonnes, with 62% outside formal compliance schemes.

Gareth Kitching https://www.linkedin.com/in/garethkitching/ https://rdcaviation.com/news/how-many-countries-have-government-taxes-for-aviation/ 2026-05-05T14:25:39+00:00 2026-09-22T09:52:31+00:00

92 countries worldwide impose government taxes on aviation. See which regions lead, how taxes vary by airport and travel class, and where rates differ most.

Nick Harper https://www.linkedin.com/in/ncharper/ https://rdcaviation.com/news/rdc-march-2026-aviation-emissions-report-ethiopia/ 2026-04-28T13:10:55+00:00 2026-09-22T09:52:31+00:00

RDC's March 2026 aviation emissions report focuses on Ethiopia, where emissions grew 35% versus 2019

Gareth Kitching https://www.linkedin.com/in/garethkitching/ https://rdcaviation.com/news/rdcs-february-2026-aviation-emissions-report-singapore/ 2026-03-23T09:14:04+00:00 2026-09-22T09:52:30+00:00

Singapore ranked 18th for aviation CO2 in Feb 2026 with Scoot leading on efficiency. Global emissions hit 62m tonnes, full market analysis inside.

Gareth Kitching https://www.linkedin.com/in/garethkitching/ https://rdcaviation.com/news/what-are-airport-fees-and-charges/ 2026-03-11T10:35:57+00:00 2026-08-07T14:23:45+00:00

Airport fees and charges explained: runway, passenger, security, environmental and government taxes levied on airlines at 3,000+ airports worldwide.

Nick Harper https://www.linkedin.com/in/ncharper/